food ideas please!

cjwolfjen

I've been at this a while, and I have my "safe" foods that I know will get me through the day. They are getting a little old though, and that is saying a lot because I am not picky and I can eat the same stuff all the time. However 100 days into this, and I'm feeling TIRED of these foods. I need any, and all, food ideas please. I'm not big on long detailed recipes, but rather short and sweet little meal or snack ideas.

Thanks guys!

CeejayGee

Try www.skinnytaste.com. Almost all of her recipes are SUPER EASY to make - many containing only a few ingredients. I've made tons of stuff from there and it always tastes super gourmet!!

red_hatorade

I am a big pasta fan, and have recently subbed zucchini for pasta. I have this neat chopper tool that comes with a julienne blade, so I use that to make my zucchini look like pasta, and top it with sauce and mushrooms. Super tasty and super low cal.

noexcuses1218

half a whole grain bagel, toasted, with real butter and a tsp of honey drizzled over it. less than 200 calories.

fresh strawberries, light cool whip, 1 tbsp hershey dark chocolate syrup.

fiber one cereal with blueberries and skim milk

salt-free rice cake topped with 1 tbsp smart balance peanut butter

MicMar66

I love thin 'n trim chicken sausages...apple cinnamin or red onion spinach -they are fantastic and 60 calories each.
Rice cakes with light cream cheese and hot sauce.
Melba toast with cottage cheese or hummus
Dannon light and fit yogurt - especially the toasted coconut vanilla
Pumpernickel toast
Kellog's fiber bars (very good but don't eat more than one a day!!!)
Baby - bel's
Air-popped popcorn and light chedder cheese (I pop mine in brown paper bags in the microwave)
Frozen grapes
No sugar added fudgesicle's

good luck! I know the feeling of being a bit "tired" of the same old same old.

MicMar66

I am a big pasta fan, and have recently subbed zucchini for pasta. I have this neat chopper tool that comes with a julienne blade, so I use that to make my zucchini look like pasta, and top it with sauce and mushrooms. Super tasty and super low cal.

Wow...that sounds really good! I may have to try this! Thx.

realme56

Hummus is mashed chick peas that are blended into a thick puree. Spread cold on just about anything. Sometimes I like to add chopped marinated artichoke hearts, chopped olives or any pickled veggies. For my pitas I tend to toast them and spread anything on top.

Cauliflower Soup/Sauce
small head cauliflower (30 cal)
3 tbsp parmesan cheese (60 cal)
1 tbsp garlic
salt & pepper to taste

Cook cauliflower till its mushy. Throw everything into a blender and blend until smooth. Add water till its at the right consistency. Heat and serve over whole wheat pasta for a satisfying low cal dinner!
I substitute parm with 3 packages of choice flavors of Laughing Cow Wedge cheese (or Weight Watcher) and use alternate seasonings to make variations. This makes a soup and I add crab (fake), ham or broccoli for a variations


BBQ Turkey
10oz Ground Turkey
one med. bell pepper chopped
1 tbl oil
6 Tbl BBQ Sauce
approx 1/2c servings

Grill Leftover Sandwich
2 mini pitas
3 oz chicken
1c mixed grilled veggies (I like carrots, pepper, onion)
2 wedges laughing cow cheese
Mix together when warm and spread on toasted pitas

Turkey Slider
2oz ground turkey
1/2 slice bacon finely chopped
Mix these together
0.5 oz cheese of choice
mini whole wheat pita

pepper/cabbage slaw
1c shredded cabbage
1/2c finely chopped bell pepper
1 tbsp soy sour cream
2tsp vinegar- apple cider, or similar light vinegar
stevia/truvia, S/P to taste

Tuna Spread
One packaged (cooked) TJ marinated tuna partially drained
2 tbl ff greek yogurt
2 tb soy sour cream
1 tb TJ green enchilada sauce

A few ideas for now

cheesesandwich

Try www.skinnytaste.com. Almost all of her recipes are SUPER EASY to make - many containing only a few ingredients. I've made tons of stuff from there and it always tastes super gourmet!!

Seconding this. Her recipe index is my go-to resource when I'm out of ideas.

jpeebs88

Also check out Hungry Girl - google her! She's got a show on food network now too!

MHoxworth

Yoplait light yogurt. Has protein, potassium, no fat and only 100 calories. Tastes great and there are a million flavors! And makes you feel full.