need lunch and dinner ides. HELP!!

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pspetralia
pspetralia Posts: 963 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone have some EASY and yummy lunch and dinner ideas? I just joined MFP and seem to be stumped. I should also add that I'm not a big fan or salads.
Thanks for your help!!
Pam

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  • dakoerber
    dakoerber Posts: 308 Member
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    I would love to hear lunch ideas! That is also my toughest meal.
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
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    skinnytaste.com :D
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
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    http://tinyurl.com/3j3ku3l

    :smile:
  • sgiacherio
    sgiacherio Posts: 50
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    Here are some of my favorite healthy recipes.

    Spinach and Red Pepper Pita Pizza
    http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/spinach-pepper-pita-pizzas-recipe-mslo0610

    Curried Chicken Salad
    (I use canned chick instead of tofu)
    http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/curried_tofu_salad.html

    Yummy Enchiladas
    http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/recipe.aspx?recipeID=35748&Source=SearchResultPage&terms=enchilada

    Healthy Stuffed Peppers
    tons of flavor!!
    http://www.bethenny.com/2010/08/06/stuffed-peppers-recipe/

    Yummy Michelle (it's named for my friend who makes it)
    delish stir fry or lo mein type thingy
    yakisoba or chinese noodles, red and green peppers, mushrooms, extra firm tofu (or chicken), garlic and hoison sauce. Brown tofu and garlic. At same time, cook noodles to package directions. Dice and throw in veggies to tofu skillet (mushrooms last or their be too soft) just enough to steam them with lid on. Mix them all in a bowl with 3-5 tblspoons of hoison sauce (taste to liking). Add pepper or crushed red pepper.

    MY FAVORITE - A quesadilla takes me less than 5 minutes on the stove. One tortilla shell, 1/2 cup of shredded mex cheese, 1/2 cup of black beans (rinsed first to greatly reduce the sodium), chicken if you want (we have also used leftover pulled pork-YUM!). Fold in half. Cook on med-high until each side is brown. It's kind of like making a grilled cheese, but you don't need to grease the frying pan or butter the tortilla. These can be cooked ahead of time too then just reheated in a toaster oven.

    Grilled cheese is another option with low cal bread like an Arnold sandwich thin or a pita. Maybe cook some sandwich meat ham or turkey in with the cheese.

    Progresso soups! Peanut butter and honey sandwiches on Arnold sandwich thins, Chobani greek yogurt w/ berries or frozen mango chunks, Meat sandwiches with italian dressing instead of mayo, tuna salad, Tyson chicken patties or chicken breast tenders ...

    Hope I gave you some helpful ideas! Good luck!!
  • cindylooi
    cindylooi Posts: 20 Member
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    Oh thank you for the skinnytaste.com website, it looks promising. As for the lunch/dinner ideas, I think as long as you portion your meal you can still enjoy eating. Choose more lean meats like turkey and salmon to have for dinner with a side of veggies and about 1/2 cup of rice should be decent. You can always google healthy foods to eat and moderate it into your daily meals.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
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    This week my menu has included:
    Black bean quesadillas,
    whole wheat english muffin pizzas
    burger (w/ lean beef and whole wheat buns)
    grilled bone-in skin-on chicken breasts
    turkey ham
  • junsui
    junsui Posts: 1
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    Weight Watches has some great receipes that you can add to your food log. They are low in calories and are delicious.
  • nas24
    nas24 Posts: 880 Member
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    Tonight im cooking spaghetti squash and serving a light cream (white) spinach and mushroom sauce over. Meatless monday is what i shoot for every monday.
  • pspetralia
    pspetralia Posts: 963 Member
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    Thanks!!

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