Post your QUICK go to recipe

NaytM84
NaytM84 Posts: 38
edited October 7 in Recipes
Everyone has that certain recipe that is FAST AND VERY EASY to make especially when time is not on your side yet you still want healthy food. What is YOUR go to recipe during this time?! I sure would like some ideas!!!! Post photos if ya got em too! Food porn is also enjoyable!
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  • PrettyDemi
    PrettyDemi Posts: 13
    PB & J with the good jelly made w real fruit, smart balance PB and whole grain bread, of course ;)
  • NaytM84
    NaytM84 Posts: 38
    How is that SB peanut butter, I have cravings for peanut butter and I dont wanna buy it and find out it tastes yucky
  • alisonhindes
    alisonhindes Posts: 5
    TOFU STIR FRY

    WHOLE GRAIN RICE - UNCLE BENS 10 MIN BOIL IN A BAG
    FROZEN STIR FRY VEGGIES - GREAT VALUE
    SUPER FIRM TOFU CUBED - ANY BRAND
    LOW SODIUM SOY SAUCE - GREAT VALUE
    SIRACHA - GREEN TOP WITH A ROOSTER ON IT :)

    TAKES 10 MINUTES AND SUPER FILLING :)
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Tacos is my go to food.
  • Momkat65
    Momkat65 Posts: 317 Member
    scrambled eggs with leftover veggies
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    I like to take some tuna, chop up a celery stalk, some red onion, and add mustard. Mustard has no calories and is zestier than mayo! Put it in a Flat Out Hungry Girl Fold It - 100% Whole Wheat With Flax with some lettuce and tomato. Super yummy and really filling!
  • shydaisi
    shydaisi Posts: 788 Member
    Quesadillas!
  • chelsifina
    chelsifina Posts: 346 Member
    Fry 2 strips of bacon til crispy. Blitz 1 stalk celery, 1 carrot, 2-3 cloves garlic, handful of parsley, red pepper flakes, and some fresh rosemary stripped of the spring in a food processor, then saute in the bacon fat (having drained off excess until only 2T of fat in the pan) until veggies are softened. Toss in one can of cannellini beans (drained and rinsed) until beans are warmed. Salt if desired, and squeeze some lemon over it when off the heat. Serves 2, 350 cals per serving.
  • firesoforion
    firesoforion Posts: 1,017 Member
    Keep some boiled eggs around, then if I want something quick and easy, thaw some frozen spinach (I use about half a package), put some garlic and dill, roll it up in a low carb high fiber tortilla (La Favorita for 50 calories), add hot sauce or not. Or cheese, or not. Or put salsa, even instead of spinach. Or not.
  • chelsifina
    chelsifina Posts: 346 Member
    Fry 2 strips of bacon til crispy. Blitz 1 stalk celery, 1 carrot, 2-3 cloves garlic, handful of parsley, red pepper flakes, and some fresh rosemary stripped of the spring in a food processor, then saute in the bacon fat (having drained off excess until only 2T of fat in the pan) until veggies are softened. Toss in one can of cannellini beans (drained and rinsed) until beans are warmed. Salt if desired, and squeeze some lemon over it when off the heat. Serves 2, 350 cals per serving.

    sorry - serves 1 at 500kcals. Sometimes I eat half of this for a small meal, but usually finish it off by the end of the day.
  • unmitigatedbadassery
    unmitigatedbadassery Posts: 653 Member
    So easy a caveman can do it.

    Bag of frozen veggies (I like broccoli, cauliflower and carrots)
    2 or 3 eggs
    1tbs olive oil or coconut oil

    Microwave the veggies in the bag - steam bags are great but regular frozen veggie bags microwave well in about 6 minutes.
    Cook the eggs over easy (or another if you prefer)
    Season both as needed.

    Pour the veggies in a large bowl and top with the eggs. The yolks will create a very rich sauce (if you cooked over easy/poached) that's fantastic over the veggies. Eat.

    You're looking at roughly 350cal(2 eggs) to 420cal(3 eggs) with a shot of good fats, loads of veggies and no evil grains.

    P.S. I don't care about the 'bad' things from microwaving food grade plastic bags of veggies.
  • Tucansam8
    Tucansam8 Posts: 7 Member
    Couscous and frozen veggies. These days with the steamer bags I toss one of those in the microwave when I add the Couscous to the water. Wait the 5min mix it all together and I have a meal, plus leftovers... sometimes.
  • toxicasylum
    toxicasylum Posts: 34
    Fried egg on top of whole wheat toast with cheese.
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    I keep pitas in the freezer. I can almost always wrestle up some toppings to turn it into a pizza. They can go straight from freezer to oven.

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    http://happygoodtime.com/2011/10/27/guilt-free-pita-pizza-with-mushrooms-spinach-and-goat-cheese/
  • Mybetterme
    Mybetterme Posts: 80 Member
    sounds yummy!

    TOFU STIR FRY

    WHOLE GRAIN RICE - UNCLE BENS 10 MIN BOIL IN A BAG
    FROZEN STIR FRY VEGGIES - GREAT VALUE
    SUPER FIRM TOFU CUBED - ANY BRAND
    LOW SODIUM SOY SAUCE - GREAT VALUE
    SIRACHA - GREEN TOP WITH A ROOSTER ON IT :)

    TAKES 10 MINUTES AND SUPER FILLING :)
    [/quote]
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    tuna mornae

    1 can tuna
    1 can creamed corn
    bit of skim milk
    random spices

    2011%2B-%2B1
  • chatnel
    chatnel Posts: 688 Member
    frozen prawns
    frozen veggies
    udon noodles

    add prawns veggies to fry pan with coriander. chilli, garlic etc and then add noodles, finish with splash of soy/bbq sauce.

    Dinner done in 5 minutes!
  • TheGlen
    TheGlen Posts: 242 Member
    So easy a caveman can do it.

    Bag of frozen veggies (I like broccoli, cauliflower and carrots)
    2 or 3 eggs
    1tbs olive oil or coconut oil

    Microwave the veggies in the bag - steam bags are great but regular frozen veggie bags microwave well in about 6 minutes.
    Cook the eggs over easy (or another if you prefer)
    Season both as needed.

    Pour the veggies in a large bowl and top with the eggs. The yolks will create a very rich sauce (if you cooked over easy/poached) that's fantastic over the veggies. Eat.

    You're looking at roughly 350cal(2 eggs) to 420cal(3 eggs) with a shot of good fats, loads of veggies and no evil grains.

    P.S. I don't care about the 'bad' things from microwaving food grade plastic bags of veggies.

    ^^ similar to this...

    I always have frozen veggies to toss in a frying pan with coconut oil, whatever meat i have leftover (chicken/ham) and then toss the eggs in. Drop it all onto a plate, add some olive oil and salsa. Not the prettiest meal, but quick and nutritious.
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    We always have fresh veggies lying around and I don't mind the 5 mins it takes to slice and dice them...Although I do enjoy the pre-packaged broccoli slaw. It's awesome for omelets!

    Red onion, pepper, jalapenos, and green beans, usually, but whatever else. Stir fry until soft in some healthy oil. Add chopped spinach and shredded chicken or any other cooked meat if you have it handy and cover to steam for 2 mins. Add sriracha (a lot to taste, for me)
    Whisk 1 egg + 1/2 cup egg whites and toss that over top. Top with nutritional yeast, fold in two, and serve with salsa (homemade if you have it handy)...

    That's about 15 mins for me, enormous and filling!

    I also sometimes add kimchi with the veggies and fry until the liquid evaporates. No need for any spices or seasonings if you do that. I've also used roasted beets before and loved it.

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  • NaytM84
    NaytM84 Posts: 38
    everything sounds so yummy!!! especially that pita pizza which is a must now for me!
  • dchris99
    dchris99 Posts: 56 Member
    I make foil packets of chicken & veggys. Spray a large piece of foil with Pam, place flattened boneless skinless chicken breast on it sprinkle with spices add veggys-fresh, frozen, canned it doesn't matter. Close up bake on cookie sheet at 350* for 30 to 60 minutes depepnding on size & thickness of chicken.
    I do several of these on Sunday evening & have for the week, just pop in microwave for 2 minutes.
    I make them all different.... My favorite is chicken bacon (turkey bacon bits) ranch (powder or liquid dressing) with broccoli. Super yummy & little or no carbs & no cleanup.
  • kylee_marie
    kylee_marie Posts: 299 Member
    i love fast meals, and i usually just mix a bunch of stuff together. so if you are someone who doesnt like your food touching, my food isnt for you!

    last night i made: Spicy Turkey and Rice

    1 pouch uncle bens whole grain medley roasted garlic
    1/2 white onion diced
    1 can black beans
    1 can diced tomato with green chilies
    20 oz extra lean ground turkey

    brown turkey with diced onion, season (i used cumin, red pepper flake, S&P), add the rest in and heat up... enjoy!

    4 Servings: 374 calories/ 45 carbs/ 4 fat/ 43 protein

    very filling and spicy!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Actually just made this for the first time yesterday, but I know it will be on my go to list!

    Spinach, Butternut Squash & Tortellini Soup (an adaptation of a recipe from a recent email from Prevention Magazine)

    4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
    2 cups Water
    1 - 14oz. bag frozen tortellini
    1 - 16oz. bag frozen leaf spinach
    1/2 16oz. bag frozen diced butternut squash
    salt & pepper to taste
    shredded parmesan cheese

    Boil the broth & water, add tortellini. When tortellini begin to float, add the spinach & the butternut squash. Add salt & pepper. Allow to simmer until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. This makes 4 large meal sized servings at 290 calories each!
  • Victoriav99
    Victoriav99 Posts: 260 Member
    Chicken tacos!
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    Eggs
    Veggie stir fry
    Soup
    Chili
    Curry
    Salads
    Taco salad
    Baked potato
    Fruits and veggies out of hand

    Recipes? Usually I just make it up as I go!

    Pam
  • blueyegrl
    blueyegrl Posts: 248 Member
    Sweet potato in the microwave, throw on some salsa...BAM....dinner! LOL
  • paigele
    paigele Posts: 123 Member
    Mmmmm Good stuff- Thanks for dinner idea even my vegan will eat!:flowerforyou:
  • cashqueen33
    cashqueen33 Posts: 7 Member
    For you people with a sweet tooth!

    UPSIDE-DOWN CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE

    1 Jell-O Sugar free Chocolate Pudding Snack
    1 sheet (4 crackers) low-fat honey graham crackers, crushed
    2 TBSP Cool Whip Free


    Line the bottom of small dish with whipped topping. Evenly spoon pudding on top. Cover with crushed graham cracker crumbs. Voila!

    Makes 1 serving (135 calories, 2.5g fat, 280 mg sodium, 30g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 5g sugars, 3g protein)
  • Amy_nz
    Amy_nz Posts: 145
    Tomato and chickpea stew - done in ten minutes, delicious!

    Chop an onion and fry in a tiny bit of oil until soft (or leave the onion out altogether - doesn't matter!). Add a tin of tomatoes, drain and rinse a tin of chickpeas and add that too. Then you add whatever veges you've got floating around, or chorizo, or both (or neither). Season, and I always put in loads of chilli. You can add whever herbs or spices you have or fancy - it's very forgiving. Feeds two.

    Have on its own, or with rice. Particularly good with a little bit of plain yoghurt on top (especially if you've gone a bit overboard with the chilli. I almost always do.)

    I have no idea how many calories are in it, but surely it can't be bad!

    Edited for typo.
  • kimhurt
    kimhurt Posts: 313 Member
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