Anyone know any good dinner ideas?

Chazz0r

I always seem to be stuck finding something to have for dinner, can anyone suggest something?

Thanks

NMandaMarie

My quick go to is chicken or fish with a veggie and a side.

lindainak

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/portobello_philly_cheese_steak_sandwich.html

jerinsmommy

Load up on veggies. I like to combine peppers, onions and cabbage. Add some diced chicken breast. I keep my veggies in the freezer so I don't need to add any oil when I cook them. Yes, even the cabbage can be frozen. When everything is done add your favorite sweet and sour sauce. Enjoy.

reikichris

One of my favorites is Parma Rosa Pasta with Vegetables.

Use the Knorr Parma Rosa Mix (the Garlic and Herb is really good, too) with no margarine and fat free milk. Mix it with steamed vegetables (onions, julienne carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.) and toss with Bow Tie or Tri-color rotini pasta. Top with Parmesean Cheese.

Very simple. Only takes about 20 minutes to make. The calories change depending upon what vegetables I have that day, but it is low cal and lo fat.

sarahs_irish

I do a quick stir fry. You can use fresh vegetables if you have the time. But I just grab a bag of stir fry vegetables from the frozen section, cook my boneless skinless chicken or lean beef in a little bit of terriyaki sauce and add my vegetables. It really good with just a little bit of soy sauce too. I don't add any oil, i just use the juice in the wok or the pan from the meat and left over terriyaki sauce. If you want a little bit of carbs to go with it, cook some of those rice noodles or soba noodles. They are really good and a little goes a long way. Really quick and easy to cook. You just soak them in hot water for 5-10 minutes. Throw it all together in the same pan you cooked your vegetables and chicken with and you've got a really healthy meal. Fast too.

Cristy_AZ

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/158675-jillian-michaels-s-fat-burning-meal-plan-from-self-com

LaDiablesse

I always keep brown rice and stir fry veggies handy. Toss in about 3 ounces of chicken breast or and egg white and a little soy sauce. Quick and easy.

catherine1979

Here are some of my favourites:

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/rustic-cabbage-soup-recipe.html

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/000110.html

http://rasamalaysia.com/chicken-biryani-recipe/

http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2011/01/aloo-gobi-potato-cauliflower-curry-with-coconut-milk/

http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2009/03/brown-rice-bowl-with-vegetables-roasted-chickpeas/

http://www.theppk.com/2011/01/broccoli-curry-udon/

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/asian/best-simple-supper-miso-soup-with-rice-poached-egg-136147

erica79

Load up on veggies. I like to combine peppers, onions and cabbage. Add some diced chicken breast. I keep my veggies in the freezer so I don't need to add any oil when I cook them. Yes, even the cabbage can be frozen. When everything is done add your favorite sweet and sour sauce. Enjoy.

I have never heard of feezing veggies so you don't have to add oil. Does this work well? Do the veggies still taste as good?

KadieA

My quick go to is chicken or fish with a veggie and a side.

Mine too!

You can also look into those steam bag veggies. Choose one that hasn't been seasoned so you can season it the way you want. They're pretty inexpensive too.

anubis609

Load up on veggies. I like to combine peppers, onions and cabbage. Add some diced chicken breast. I keep my veggies in the freezer so I don't need to add any oil when I cook them. Yes, even the cabbage can be frozen. When everything is done add your favorite sweet and sour sauce. Enjoy.

I have never heard of feezing veggies so you don't have to add oil. Does this work well? Do the veggies still taste as good?

Yeah, the veggies will still taste fresh. What happens is that when they're frozen, the heating process creates a natural moisture when the veggies thaw, so they don't stick to the pan when you stir-fry them. An alternative to using oil, would also be to use some chicken broth [low sodium, preferably].

jerinsmommy

When you freeze your veggies, they make their own juice as they thaw in the pan so you don't need any oil. I use fresh onions, but you can freeze them also. I get peppers and cabbage at the farmer's market when they are fresh. I load up when they are at the cheapest price and then clean them and freeze them. For peppers, cut in half or dice, clean and freeze. The smaller pieces take up less room in the freezer. For cabbage, I clean it and core it. Then I use my food processor to shred it. Put in gallon bags and freeze. I don't notice a difference in taste. I would suggest to just buy 1 head of cabbage and try it. If you don't like it, you aren't out much. You could just freeze half and use the rest fresh.

mmensah

you can make stuff turkey

2 green bell pepper
1lbs ground turkey or ground lean beef
lowfat spaghetti sauce

if you know how to make stuff peppers use that receipe it is good low in fat

mcdebbie

good idea on freezing, have you tried freezing tomatoes? Am wondering how they come out.

jerinsmommy

Yes. I freeze tomatoes too. Just wash, core and freeze them whole. You can also dice them. When I thaw the tomatoes, I put them in the blender to puree. Then use this to make chili or whatever recipe that calls for tomato juice. You can also dice the tomatoes and use them in chili or sloppy joes. I like making my own spaghetti sauce. Any vegetable that is frozen has to be cooked once it is thawed. For instance, you wouldn't be able to use frozen cabbage for cole slaw.

erica79

interesting. Thanks for the tips. I am going to try freezing my veggies this weekend :happy:

WolforA

I also use pineapple juice, doesn't burn or turn sticky and really doesn't eveporate! It works and tastes great esspecially with chicken! I havn't used oil in over a year.

clewliss

grilled chicken, smoked salmon, or another kind of baked fish with a vegie and salad!!! Soup a couple times a week- It's working!

Indi1015

Turkey Burgers with feta and spinach (I think this is close to an Atkins receipe) - my favorite dinner!

1lb lean ground turkey
1 container of LF feta crumbles
1 Egg
1/2 cup chopped Spinach (I use fresh)
1/4 cup of chopped onions
dash of cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper
optional 1 tbsp of finely chopped black olives

Mix all of the above ingredients and form burger patties. Spray a pan with cooking spray and cook.
Put turkey burger on an whole grain English muffin with a slice of tomato and 1/2 tbsp of lite Ranch dressing

I usually eat this with a small side salad with Newman's Own Lite Balsamic Vinagrette.

Hope you all enjoy this as much as I do!

MassiveDelta

tonight Im making baked chicken with a light panko breading, seasoned brown rice, Fresh Asparagus in cream sauce. with a side salad

MassiveDelta

Turkey Burgers with feta and spinach (I think this is close to an Atkins receipe) - my favorite dinner!

1lb lean ground turkey
1 container of LF feta crumbles
1 Egg
1/2 cup chopped Spinach (I use fresh)
1/4 cup of chopped onions
dash of cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper
optional 1 tbsp of finely chopped black olives

Mix all of the above ingredients and form burger patties. Spray a pan with cooking spray and cook.
Put turkey burger on an whole grain English muffin with a slice of tomato and 1/2 tbsp of lite Ranch dressing

I usually eat this with a small side salad with Newman's Own Lite Balsamic Vinagrette.

Hope you all enjoy this as much as I do!

Scratch what I wrote this ^ is what Im making

Indi1015

Awesome! I promise you won't be disappointed, I usually make about 5 or 6 patties on Sunday and freeze them for dinner throughout the week. Just a note, the egg is to keep the burgers together when cooking them. The recipe calls for a whole egg, but I usually mix the egg and then only add half to the mix. Enjoy!

jessicavsjessica

soup soup soup soup soup!!! make a few batches on a sunday and they'll see you through the week. i like to add lots of spice to keep them interesting. if you cant bear to eat it without dunking something in it, steer clear of bread but have some low salt crackers instead.

stock up on fruit and seeds for snacking, and chop up some oranges into segments and freeze them = sugar free ice lollies.

Amanda42657

Skinnytaste.com is my fav site! I just made the Cream of Zucchini Soup and it is great! She has tons of stuff on there and gives you all the nutritional info as well!

fbref9

How about turkey bacon blt's.

We use Jennie O turkey bacon and load it up with lettuce and tomato with some .... add some light/low fat mayo. Depending on the type of bread you use, each sandwich could be less than 200 per sandwich. I like using Stop & Shop's whole wheat sandwich thins which are only 100 calories.

Give it a try!

MrsKelly73

we did this tonight! and I do the same thing, I get the oriental frozen veggies. But I made sticky rice to go with it. LOTS of veggies and filled me up!!