Bored of same old meals... Need inspiration
lunch and dinner meals that are nutrient rich but go beyond boring grilled chicken with a side of veggies blah blah blah.
In other words... What are some of your favorite dishes that are on the healthy side but still delicious? I feel the annoyance with eating healthy is that I feel everything I eat will be bland. I know that can't be true but I just need some ideas.
In other words... What are some of your favorite dishes that are on the healthy side but still delicious? I feel the annoyance with eating healthy is that I feel everything I eat will be bland. I know that can't be true but I just need some ideas.
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My list for batch cooking and upcoming meals is:
Some kind of turkey chili
Chicken/zucchini nuggets
Turkey/zucchini meatballs
Enchilada stuffed peppers
Crockpot chicken cacciatore
Jalapeno popper soup
Sausage and vegetable soup
Creamy Italian chicken/tomato soup
Eggplant and zucchini rollatini
Thai red curry
Meatza
Some kind of casserole that I haven't decided yet
You may want to browse some healthy eating recipe blogs for ideas
www.skinnytaste.com
www.cookinglight.com
www.slenderkitchen.com0 -
Tofu tacos! Hard crumbled tofu browned in coconut oil with corn, black beans, canned tomatoes, cilantro, onion, garlic, and your favorite taco seasoning. I eat it in a romaine lettuce leaf with a bit of cheese and quark.0
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Queenmunchy wrote: »My list for batch cooking and upcoming meals is:
Some kind of turkey chili
Chicken/zucchini nuggets
Turkey/zucchini meatballs
Enchilada stuffed peppers
Crockpot chicken cacciatore
Jalapeno popper soup
Sausage and vegetable soup
Creamy Italian chicken/tomato soup
Eggplant and zucchini rollatini
Thai red curry
Meatza
Some kind of casserole that I haven't decided yet
You may want to browse some healthy eating recipe blogs for ideas
www.skinnytaste.com
www.cookinglight.com
www.slenderkitchen.com
Thank you! And I'm glad that the meals you posted seem like things I would try
Im a bit cautious when it comes to things that are foreign and I can't pronounce ... Not trying to be rude to those who like international dishes, they're just not all for me and seem overwhelming to find all the ingredients 0 -
White Bean Chicken Chili
Great Northern beans, chicken thighs or breast, carrot shreds, cilantro, onion, garlic, chicken stock seasoned with cumin.0 -
amandacanales wrote: »Tofu tacos! Hard crumbled tofu browned in coconut oil with corn, black beans, canned tomatoes, cilantro, onion, garlic, and your favorite taco seasoning. I eat it in a romaine lettuce leaf with a bit of cheese and quark.
Is there a substitution for the tofu you'd recommend? I can't stand the texture - I haven't had it often but when I have I didn't care for it
Thank you!0 -
And what is quark and meatza? I know I could google it but I'm already here lol0
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amandacanales wrote: »Tofu tacos! Hard crumbled tofu browned in coconut oil with corn, black beans, canned tomatoes, cilantro, onion, garlic, and your favorite taco seasoning. I eat it in a romaine lettuce leaf with a bit of cheese and quark.
Is there a substitution for the tofu you'd recommend? I can't stand the texture - I haven't had it often but when I have I didn't care for it
Thank you!
Well, I guess you could use lean ground beef, turkey, or chicken. I've also used diced chicken breast or thighs.
I pressed and drained the tofu overnight and browned it really well. Mixed with everything else, the texture is very ground beef like.
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amandacanales wrote: »White Bean Chicken Chili
Great Northern beans, chicken thighs or breast, carrot shreds, cilantro, onion, garlic, chicken stock seasoned with cumin.
That just might have to be my dinner tomorrow, that sounds delicious!0 -
Sometimes it helps to venture out by first buying a protein or a vegetable I haven't had before and google or pinterest a recipe. Lunches are easy peasy. I have leftovers from the night before. Sometimes I put it in a wrap to change it up a bit.0
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We often make tacos with just lean meat - we usually do ground turkey because it's cheap, but an extra lean ground beef or shredded chicken or even fish works. Whatever you like.
Meatza is basically a pizza with a ground meat crust instead of a traditional crust.
Quark - I don't think they sell it in the US, but if they do, I've never seen it!
What do you like to eat?0 -
I like things that would be I guess considered traditional American dishes. I'm a fan of slow cooker dishes or stir fries because you can combine tons of veggies with protein in a usually easy to make meal with lots of flavor.
My favorite ingredients would be...
Cilantro
Chicken prepared any way
Shellfish
Rice and pasta but I'd like to limit the pasta
Quinoa
Basil
Hot sauce on everything lol
Most veggies
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I imagine the traditional American dishes would include hispanic themed meals? Do you like pitas and flatbreads? How about eggs? Eggs really extend your choices. Onions? Do you like onions?
Cooking styles to try include braising and roasting. I'm guessing you've got sauces, baking and frying figured out.0 -
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These are some of my favorite recipe blogs/websites. Some are already pretty healthy and include the NI, others have good recipes that can be modified easily. I make a lot of what are kind of like casseroles but not in a gross cream of mushroom soup kind of way. Basically some kind of combo of meat, grain, veggie and good sauce that I can throw together easily and pop in the oven after work.
emilybites.com
skinnytaste.com
damndelicious.com
gimmesomeoven.com
laaloosh.com
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And what is quark and meatza? I know I could google it but I'm already here lol
Quark is a German cheese with a yogurt like consistency. It is less tangy but has a nice amount of protein (same as Fage Greek yogurt) and little or no fat. I really like the plain as a sour cream substitute. The flavors? Not so much. I buy it at Target in Texas.0 -
lunch and dinner meals that are nutrient rich but go beyond boring grilled chicken with a side of veggies blah blah blah.
In other words... What are some of your favorite dishes that are on the healthy side but still delicious? I feel the annoyance with eating healthy is that I feel everything I eat will be bland. I know that can't be true but I just need some ideas.
how about some beef...pork...chicken...fish, etc. a variety of marinades and/or spice rubs is great. I grill pretty much every night...I have chicken only maybe once or twice per week.0 -
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Thick cut rounds of zucchini topped with a bit of pizza sauce, slice of mushroom, reduced fat pepperoni and fresh or grated mozzarella...then broil until cheese is melty and browned. I like my zucchini to still have some texture.0 -
amandacanales wrote: »Zucchini Pizza Bites
Thick cut rounds of zucchini topped with a bit of pizza sauce, slice of mushroom, reduced fat pepperoni and fresh or grated mozzarella...then broil until cheese is melty and browned. I like my zucchini to still have some texture.
I made these on my grill the other day. So good. I also make zucchini boats.
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I imagine the traditional American dishes would include hispanic themed meals? Do you like pitas and flatbreads? How about eggs? Eggs really extend your choices. Onions? Do you like onions?
Cooking styles to try include braising and roasting. I'm guessing you've got sauces, baking and frying figured out.
Yes all that sounds good to me! I like Hispanic and Asian dishes just nothing too fishy0
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