Whats for dinner??

tamheath

My hubby doing low carb and I'm with him on that, as carbs are quite a trigger food for me. One cup of pasta will NOT happen with me! :blushing: Looking for some different dinner ideas to shake it up a little. Even if NOT low-carb, but healthy, what will be on your plate tonight?

arfletcher

http://www.thatsfit.ca/2008/09/25/holistic-recipe-of-the-week-warm-spinach-and-quinoa-salad

This is what we are doing for dinner! Yummy and the quinoa is VERY filling.

afluegel

Baked Meatballs with Tomato Sauce!

Preheat oven to 375. combine 5 oz of 95% ground beef (i use 96%), 1 slice of whole wheat bread crumbled into bread crumbs, 1/4 cup egg beaters and 1/4 cup diced onions. Make into 6 meatballs. Brown meat on stove and finish cooking in oven for 20min. Top meatballs with 1/2 cup of tomato sauce and serve with 1 cup steamed veggies.

I found this recipe in the curves book and it is part of the higher protein diet. I love this dinner and so does my husband.

tamheath

That one looks good! Here's one I've had recently that I love, love, love! Makes a great lunch the next day, and a great fancy appetizer served in a martini glass.


MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL (Allrecipes)

Ingredients
2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 cups tomato and clam juice cocktail
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1/4 cup prepared horseradish salt to taste
1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted and chopped
Directions
Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Stir garlic, red onion, and cilantro. Mix in tomato and clam juice cocktail, ketchup, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, and horseradish. Season with salt. Gently stir in avocado. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours. Serve in one large bowl or ladle into individual bowls.

Amount Per Serving Calories: 258 | Total Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 295mg
Servings Per Recipe: 6

htebaram

Love pasta? Try using it as a side dish with a grilled chicken breast or other lean meat/fish, along with a salad or fresh steamed vegs.

DawnOf1969

Tonight I needed something quick and easy so we're having chili dogs, but healthified:

Sara Lee Whole Grain hot dog buns
Hebrew National 97% Fat Free hot dogs
Wolf Turkey Chili
Cabot 75% reduced fat sharp cheddar

I know many people will argue against "fat free" or "reduced fat" etc. and that the sodium in this meal is relatively high, which it is. But I watch my sodium in my other meals and although i'm a little over for today, on most days I'm under so it all evens out in my mind.

I dont plan on giving up chili dogs for the rest of my life so I had to healthify them in some way.

DawnOf1969

Double post.

AndreeT

I'll be making my own version of Chicken Parmesan on a bed of spaguetti squash! Sorry no recipe to share as I've never made it before! lol Wish me luck! :happy:

mother23ts

I grilled some salmon yesterday so I will have 3 oz of fish ans 1 cup of grilled veggies. Light and delicious. Grilling just makes food taste more flavorful.

tamheath

I dont plan on giving up chili dogs for the rest of my life so I had to healthify them in some way.

I am SO with you on that point!

tamheath

Look at all these great thoughts! Thanks!