Lunch for under 400 calories

lindsay1982

I cooked a mixture of black beans, corn, onions and red pepper cooked and served it over quinoa. Very filling and comes in at 394 calories and is high in protein and fiber.

Sounds good, but what the heck is QUINOA?????

GoChips333

1/2 lb. of extra lean beef + 1/2 packet of taco seasoning = Approx. 325-350 cals. High protein.

sh2010

Salad (Lettuce, Tomatoe, Cucumber) with 5 tsp Low Calorie Italian Dressing (10 cals per tsp)

and I added 4 slices of this thin cut turkey deli meat to it (the brand is Buddig) which is only 10 calories per slice

Trim Plus Shake with 1 cup 1% milk = 245 cals

Didn't count it all up, but pretty sure it's close to 400

sh2010

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sh2010

I cooked a mixture of black beans, corn, onions and red pepper cooked and served it over quinoa. Very filling and comes in at 394 calories and is high in protein and fiber.

Sounds good, but what the heck is QUINOA?????

A quinoa grain is flat and has a pointed oval shape. The grains exist is several colorations, including yellow, red, brown and black. When cooked, quinoa expands to about three or four times its size. It also has a unique texture; the grain itself is smooth and creamy, but the tail of the grain has a crunchy texture.

When preparing quinoa, you should rinse it first to remove any powdery residue. The simplest way to do this is to place the grains in a strainer and rinse until the water runs clear. For a roasted flavor, toast the quinoa in a dry skillet for about five minutes.

To cook, bring one part quinoa and two parts liquid to a boil; cover and reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes or until the grains are translucent. You can also use a rice cooker to prepare quinoa. Some people cook and eat quinoa as they would oatmeal. As a breakfast food, combine the quinoa with honey, nuts or berries.


(It is VERY yummy, I like to eat mine mixed with a bunch of steamed veggies)

LivyJo

I'm a big fan of the Safeway Eating Right label. Their frozen meals are very good, good portion, low sodium, and low calorie. 250-400 depending on what you have. I had Chicken Poblano today, and it was yummy!

cattiemac

Sounds good, but what the heck is QUINOA?????

Quinoa is an alternative to rice and other grains. It is a great source of energy and is gluten free! It's so yummy as a side dish when it's cooked with broth in place of the water.

anibabaa

My worst fear with canned soups and food products is the amount of sodium in them. Waaaaayyyyyyy to high.

lindsay1982

I cooked a mixture of black beans, corn, onions and red pepper cooked and served it over quinoa. Very filling and comes in at 394 calories and is high in protein and fiber.

Sounds good, but what the heck is QUINOA?????

A quinoa grain is flat and has a pointed oval shape. The grains exist is several colorations, including yellow, red, brown and black. When cooked, quinoa expands to about three or four times its size. It also has a unique texture; the grain itself is smooth and creamy, but the tail of the grain has a crunchy texture.

When preparing quinoa, you should rinse it first to remove any powdery residue. The simplest way to do this is to place the grains in a strainer and rinse until the water runs clear. For a roasted flavor, toast the quinoa in a dry skillet for about five minutes.

To cook, bring one part quinoa and two parts liquid to a boil; cover and reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes or until the grains are translucent. You can also use a rice cooker to prepare quinoa. Some people cook and eat quinoa as they would oatmeal. As a breakfast food, combine the quinoa with honey, nuts or berries.


(It is VERY yummy, I like to eat mine mixed with a bunch of steamed veggies)

Sounds good, but what the heck is QUINOA?????

Quinoa is an alternative to rice and other grains. It is a great source of energy and is gluten free! It's so yummy as a side dish when it's cooked with broth in place of the water.

Thanks!! I was a little perplexed...:S I will need to try it, b/c it would be a good alternative to rice. You have both helped me understand it. Have a great day!!

amberc1982

They aren't really bad if that is about the only sodium you get during the day.

My worst fear with canned soups and food products is the amount of sodium in them. Waaaaayyyyyyy to high.

karmasBFF

My worst fear with canned soups and food products is the amount of sodium in them. Waaaaayyyyyyy to high.

The sodium in the CAmpbell's Select Harvest Light is 460. Not sure if this is considered too high but considering this is only 1/5 of my total intake, I think its pretty good! Check it out! They are yummy!