What amazing new food did you discover this week?

kerrilucko
kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
edited September 20 in Food and Nutrition
mmmm couscous! It's my newest discovery :)
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  • wettak
    wettak Posts: 16
    If you like couscus, try quinoa. I like to cook mine in low sodium chicken broth...adds a lot of flavor!
  • all4tjs
    all4tjs Posts: 51
    Ground flax seed. It makes me soooo full!
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Quinoa is terrific! Just tried it two weeks ago.

    My current addiction is zucchini sauteed in a tiny bit of olive oil and tons of garlic. YUM.
  • karmasBFF
    karmasBFF Posts: 699 Member
    HOMEMADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE!! SOOOO YUMMY AND SOOO HEALTHY!!!
  • kellykat
    kellykat Posts: 180 Member
    I rediscovered peanut butter and avocado. So yummy!
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    If you like couscus, try quinoa. I like to cook mine in low sodium chicken broth...adds a lot of flavor!
    I will look for it next time we shop! I havnt tried it yet because I heard it has a very earthy flavour and that didn't sound very yummy to me.
  • amberc1982
    amberc1982 Posts: 468 Member
    mmmm couscous! It's my newest discovery :)

    I tried couscous a few weeks ago and wasn't a big fan of it. How did you make yours?
  • sblim
    sblim Posts: 99
    Quinoa is great.. We eat it quite often. You can also mix it with fruit drinks/shakes/etc (after boiling it a little bit) to add some protein and fiber. As far as recipes you can substitute it for rice. Something easy to make is add some low fat cheese, a little skim milk, and some broccoli and make a nice tasty dish.

    Recently, I discovered a fruit called a Tropical Melon. It is a hybrid of a cantaloupe and a honeydew. Personally I prefer the non hybrids but that's just me.

    Also, recently they had rambutan at the store.. I'm not sure what else it might be called but it looks like a sea animal outside but has a fruit inside that is sweet and quite good.

    Yes, I love fruit!
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    mmmm couscous! It's my newest discovery :)

    I tried couscous a few weeks ago and wasn't a big fan of it. How did you make yours?

    I just boiled it, added a little bit of butter and then topped it with a bit of sliced sausage and pasta sauce. I like the flavour, and it's not as heavy as rice.
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    Has anyone ever had a dragonfruit? i saw them at the store and was curious
  • simona1972
    simona1972 Posts: 355 Member
    Okay..this'll sound odd because it's SO obvious to a lot of people but....

    EGG WHITES

    I typically would eat the whole egg and limit myself to 1 a day. But now Im thinking of protein sources for snacks and egg whites is coming up a winner and it's pretty tasty [once you add a few drops of hot sauce].
  • ka_42
    ka_42 Posts: 720 Member
    dried apricots!
  • sblim
    sblim Posts: 99
    I've never had a dragon fruit, but in Peru there is a fruit that looks almost identical called "Tuna". It comes in a green and red variety with the seeds mixed in the fruit like the dragon fruit. I'm getting hungry.
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    I tweaked my banana recipe once again so that is has NO added sugar or added fat. Just bananas, whole wheat flour, oats, egg whites, unsweetened applesauce, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

    I top it w/ 1/2 tbsp of reduced fat peanut butter and it is even yummier!
  • wildkitty505
    wildkitty505 Posts: 222 Member
    You should try Israeli or Pearl Couscous too if you can find it. It is slightly larger and delicious!
  • jennai
    jennai Posts: 22 Member
    I found Thomas' bagel thins. It completely satisfies my bagel cravings, but for only 110 calories!
  • GingerSnark
    GingerSnark Posts: 153
    I tried couscous a few weeks ago and wasn't a big fan of it. How did you make yours?

    I make mine w/ lots of garlic, oregano & lemon. A touch of evoo too. Soooo good :) They even have a whole wheat version too.
  • foxywife75
    foxywife75 Posts: 59 Member
    In my house we've introduced so many new foods: salmon, chia seeds, psyllium seed husk, ground turkey, quinoa, agave, beans, cacao nibs, & soy milk :happy:
  • lvfunandfit
    lvfunandfit Posts: 654 Member
    I have discovered that I like eggplant. Low in calories, high in nutrients and great as a side! I baked it drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
  • karmasBFF
    karmasBFF Posts: 699 Member
    I have discovered that I like eggplant. Low in calories, high in nutrients and great as a side! I baked it drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

    Do you "salt" it to remove the bitterness? I heard you are supposed to do this but I cant even begin to determine the sodium count so I've never tried it!!!
  • amberc1982
    amberc1982 Posts: 468 Member
    I have discovered that I like eggplant. Low in calories, high in nutrients and great as a side! I baked it drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

    That sounds so good.
  • lvfunandfit
    lvfunandfit Posts: 654 Member
    no, they were super sweet
  • karmasBFF
    karmasBFF Posts: 699 Member
    no, they were super sweet

    Thank God!! I am going to try it very soon!!!! Im excited!
  • courtney_love2001
    courtney_love2001 Posts: 1,468 Member
    grilled portobello cap as a "burger." Now, it's no beefy burger, but it's a nice substitute that takes on any flavor that you choose to put on it. I basted with teriyaki and topped with a pineapple for a hawaiian portobello burger! And get this...the whole cap only had ~30 calories! BIG difference from the ~250 for the beef patty.
  • sblim
    sblim Posts: 99
    This thread got me thinking of all the different fruits I've had recently.. Another one I had for the first time lately was a Tumbo. It is like a passion fruit or granadilla but really bitter. I think that exhausts it.

    courtney_love2001 - I wished I liked mushrooms, but I can't stand to eat them.
  • wettak
    wettak Posts: 16
    I found Thomas' bagel thins. It completely satisfies my bagel cravings, but for only 110 calories!

    Where have you found those? I've checked several grocery stores in my area and have had no luck!
  • karmasBFF
    karmasBFF Posts: 699 Member
    I found Thomas' bagel thins. It completely satisfies my bagel cravings, but for only 110 calories!

    Where have you found those? I've checked several grocery stores in my area and have had no luck!

    If you cant find the thins (at Jewel, Walmart, Target), the mini bagels have essentially the same nutritional values. I like the minis better because they just FEEL like you get more. But both are really good! The bagel thins are great for breakfast sandwiches!
  • Kyliemish
    Kyliemish Posts: 29
    Bought a dragon fruit this week, they are so beautiful and colorful...and they taste so refreshing and delish too!
  • SwissTracey
    SwissTracey Posts: 34 Member
    I have discovered that I like eggplant. Low in calories, high in nutrients and great as a side! I baked it drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
    How long to you roast it for? and what temp?
  • lvfunandfit
    lvfunandfit Posts: 654 Member
    I peeled it, sliced it to 1/4 inch slices, then layed out in a pan rubbed/drizzled olive oil and sprinkled Parmesan cheese. I baked them at 400 til they were golden brown and gooey. YUM!

    I just found this recipe for eggplant

    http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/oven_roasted_eggplant.aspx
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