Simple Food Fixes

ErrataCorrige

In an effort to get more protein and fiber I have been trying to eat more beans, but don't have time to make them from scratch. I have tried canned beans and thought they were so gross, but today I got an impulse and added a spoon full of salsa to a half cup of beans. What a difference! They tasted great, and it only added a couple calories! I am sure this is nothing new to some people, but it was a terrific find for me.

Please share with me your other food fixes you've discovered that make something you don't like into something great! I would love some inspiration!

emmyvera

I like to put beans in tuna salad and homemade chili.
Tonight I'm making Eatingwell.com Chili with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans.

caitlinlws

I like to add canned vegetables and brown rice to tomato soup....all things I would eat on their own but it makes something quick and easy like soup more of a substantial meal, and sneaks some extra servings of veggies in!

ctheslayer

Ooh, good post.

I put nuts and fruits in Greek nonfat yogurt. Alone, it's a little "uninspiring". I also like to use hummus as veggie dip. For quick meals at night, I put chicken breast with Trader Joe's masala sauce and put about 2 cups of frozen edamame to give the meal texture and added nutrients, not to mention the extra protein and fiber. For breading, I make my own mix of almond meal and soy flour. I dip the chicken in egg white followed by almond meal + soy flour mixture. I then bake the chicken. Beats using the high carb breading sold in stores.

littlemissunderstood

yummy:

http://ohsheglows.com/2010/07/01/maple-baked-beans/

edemame which you buy frozen and then boil or microwave (or not, sometimes I eat them frozen ) you can add a little soy sauce and rice vinegar

http://orangette.blogspot.com/2007/01/brown-bag-it.html

http://orangette.blogspot.com/2005/02/simple-and-unsexy.html (she's lying, those beans are totally sexy)

puree white beans with spices earth balance (well, you'll probably want butter), they're like mashed potatoes only better

Bluesmilie

That is wonderful feel free to add me as a friend, I could use some motivation and to stay focused

sweetheart03622

Make sure you give them a GOOD rinse, gets rid of the gross flavor a lot. Next time, add in the salsa, a little bit of chili powder, some cumin, and a small spoonful of plain, non-fat greek yogurt (or sour cream, if you want)... one of my favorite quick meals!

fitoverfifty

I like frying up some onions in a little bit of olive oil and a little soy sauce (la choy) They taste great with pinto beans :-)

Somenameioi

I know this is a post about quick fixes- but if you ever want to make your own beans- here is a really easy crock pot recipe! I made them twice last week. They don't need any oils or grease and are very tasty! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Refried-Beans-Without-the-Refry/Detail.aspx They took about 6 hours in my crock pot and I mixed in a little cotija cheese and they were really good. My kids loved them. I also love them with salsa!

I always use whole wheat everything and it adds in more fiber. I also use panko instead of bread crumbs- they have way less calories. I sometimes puree spinach and add it to canned tomato sauce. My kids don't know it's there and you can't really taste it but it adds a big nutrient boost.