Need a dinner idea!

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angelajiniel
angelajiniel Posts: 115
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The only calories I get tonight are what I run off when I get home thanks to free lunch at Chipotle today. My Hubby is 6'3" 230# and eats "like a real man" (he wolfed down his burrito before I finished half of my salad at lunch!) and I'm out of ideas.

I need something that will fill him up and satisfy the real man food craving but also something I can eat about 350 of and feel full. I have chicken and ground beef currently thawed in the fridge. We aren't that big on veggies either, but I do have some asparagus...

Any help would be appreciated. I'm just too tired today to think :)

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  • kitn621
    kitn621 Posts: 215
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    if you have chicken that would be better than the beef. as far as what to cook do the asparagus...thats real good for you and the chicken just bake it. I will lay it in a casserole dish and cream of mushroom on it and let it bake till done. 350 degrees for 20-25 mins or until done....and serve with brown rice and the asparagus...yummy!!! i love it.
    I dont do alot other than spaghetti with beef so I dont know much with it.

    good luck
  • jljohnson
    jljohnson Posts: 719 Member
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    Someone on another thread suggested "Meatloaf Muffins." You make meatloaf and cook it in a muffin pan, to get individual servings. The recipe is posted in the Recipes section here. 2 muffins was 296 calories.
  • ksuworoff
    ksuworoff Posts: 2 Member
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    Mmmm...roasted asparagus (this is fantastic for broccoli too). lay your asparagus spears flat on a baking sheet, toss with salt, pepper and about a tablespoon of olive oil- if youhave PAM Olive Oil spray, even easier. Just eyeball the evoo. Roast in a 450 oven for 10 minutes, sprinkle lightly with shaved or grated parmesan cheese, roast again for 5 minutes. When finished, squeeze lemon juice over the top.

    Pound out your chicken breasts until they're 1/4" thick (a bit thicker is ok too). heat a non-stick pan (use one with a lid), coat lightly with olive oil or cooking spray. Season the chicken with salt, pepper or what ever seasonings you like. Pan "fry" the chicken until brown, about 2-3 minutes, flip over and cover, continue to cook until done, about another 3 minutes. Covering the chicken during the last bit of cooking will help it stay super juicy. Let it rest for a few minutes before cutting into it.

    I hope you try this...have fun with your spices!

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