On the Menu 4/15/11

Friday, April 15, 2011

Today's sandwich is a SparkRecipe: grilled cheese pizza sandwich, starting with my 60 calorie slices of multi-grain bread, I used Newman's Own spaghetti sauce, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, then added grilled veggies (onions, baby bellas), roasted red peppers, Italian seasonings & put sandwich in pan with no oil or butter--still browns! (who knew?)
Entire meal:
CAL: 386; CARB: 56; FAT: 11; PROT: 19

  

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A11PERSONALITY 4/20/2011 2:19PM

This looks so good. Report Inappropriate Comment

MYRTLEBEACHWINS 4/19/2011 9:02AM

Looks yummy, call me next time. Report Inappropriate Comment

GINGERVISTA 4/17/2011 11:41AM

I'd say the majority of my meals are SparkRecipes--either vegetarian or fish & I haven't made one yet that I haven't enjoyed. One of my faves is crustless spinach, onion & feta quiche with jalapeno cornbread (just add to the batter--mild jalapenos....I'm a wimp) with dab of butter; then I add a steamed veggie--usually broccoli & a fruit--orange, melon, strawberries or grapes. Talk about a FABULOUS meal!!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CELEST 4/17/2011 11:23AM

Yummy Im drooling. Report Inappropriate Comment

CHALLENGER75 4/15/2011 5:28PM

Looks delicious! Report Inappropriate Comment

BABYSTEPS84 4/15/2011 4:49PM

I did not know :) Oranges look so much yummier in slices, still don't understand that. Report Inappropriate Comment

WILLOW49 4/15/2011 4:40PM

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A Simple Meal 4/13/11

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Feel like a hot dog? How about a healthy choice of turkey or chicken dogs (if they're considered healthy). For me, I had a vegetarian Smart Dog on a whole grain, 110 calorie hot dog bun by Healthy Life, topped with ketchup & onions. Surround it with pickle, veggie (I had steamed cabbage) & fruit & you've got yourself a complete, healthy meal.
CAL: 289; CARB: 55; FAT: 2; PROT: 16

  

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BABYSTEPS84 4/15/2011 4:32PM

You have no idea how much I love hot dogs! I've never tried vegetarian hot dogs...I've done the burgers and chiken sandwiches... I'll think about it :) Report Inappropriate Comment

CHALLENGER75 4/13/2011 6:38PM

Looks yummy! Report Inappropriate Comment

ONE-HOT-MAMA1 4/13/2011 4:18PM

yum yum looks good Report Inappropriate Comment

LIZSPRINGSTEEN 4/13/2011 4:17PM

This looks so good, though I'd leave off the onions cuz I'm allergic. Thanks for the nice picture blog! Report Inappropriate Comment

MCK0582 4/13/2011 4:17PM

That looks really good-and well-balanced. A great warm-weather meal! Report Inappropriate Comment

On the menu 4/9/11

Saturday, April 09, 2011

This was yesterday's lunch: hummus sandwich & miso soup.
Sandwich has 2T hummus, onions, lettuce, tomato & roasted red peppers on a ww sandwich thin. Miso soup is veggie broth, scallions, baby bellas & 1T miso w/little Braggs (healthy version of soy sauce). Plus the sides: pickle, baby carrots & strawberries. And I was STUFFED after this healthy meal!
CAL: 251; CARB: 47: FAT: 6; PROT: 11

  

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XANADESHET 4/24/2011 12:09AM

This looks so delicious.... Unfortunatly I've been finding out i need to NOT eat foods with soy, gluten, and high goitrogenic foods... wish i would've seen this before i found that out! XD Report Inappropriate Comment

BABYSTEPS84 4/12/2011 8:14PM

Looks yummy. Are you going by the SP meal plan or is that a meal of your own design? Report Inappropriate Comment

RUBYTWOSDAY 4/9/2011 4:23PM

I've loved looking at all your lunch blogs! Keep posting! You're proving to me that meals can always be exciting and inventive! Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTBIRDY 4/9/2011 12:08PM

Nice! As I was driving into town this week, I saw tons of workers and tons of berry boxes, so it is strawberry city around here, glad you are getting to enjoy them too. Report Inappropriate Comment

On the menu 4/6/11

Wednesday, April 06, 2011

This is strawberries & greens, a recipe I adapted from one served at a restaurant in TX. I replaced blue cheese with feta, since I don’t like it. And you can use any kind of greens--I usually use spinach & combo of red & green leaf lettuce.
Feta 1 oz
Strawberries, fresh 1/4-1/2 c halves
Onions, sliced thin 1/8-1/4 c
Spinach 2 cups
Red/green leaf lettuce 2 cups
Pecans 5 halves, chopped
Newman’s Own
Raspberry Walnut 2 tbsp

Nutrients are for the higher quantities of strawberries & onions
CAL: 245; CARB: 19; FAT: 17; PROT: 7

  

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CAMELA_55 4/7/2011 7:30AM

Oh yum!! I've had that before! I didn't think I would like fruit in a lettuce salad, but it was delish!! Report Inappropriate Comment

WILLOW49 4/6/2011 4:50PM

I love salads with fruits. Yum! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALISCOTT 4/6/2011 2:48PM

I make a salad almost exactly like that all the time for lunch... except I'm always craving a tang and the Newman's dressing is too sweet for me, so I do a reduced balsamic vinaigrette:) Report Inappropriate Comment

On the Menu 4/5/11

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

This morning's breakfast, one I have often, is a fruit smoothie with fruits I've frozen & other nutritious ingredients.
1/2 c Greek yogurt
1 extra small banana
1/4 c mangos
1/4 c pineapple
5 large (or equivalent) strawberries
1/8 c blueberries
1 t raw cashew butter
1/2 t ground flax seed
1 t fish oil (I use Carlson's lemon flavored)
1 T POM (combo of pomegranate juice with blueberry or cranberry juice)
CALS: 332; CARBS: 53; FAT: 8; PROT: 15

  

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CHRYS13 4/5/2011 9:14PM

Yummy! I'm going to try this! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAMELA_55 4/5/2011 3:26PM

I love fruit/yogurt smoothies. I started drinking them myself and I just think how much better that is than a milkshake! Report Inappropriate Comment

CELEST 4/5/2011 1:25PM

One meal more intresting than the other......and nutritious. Yummy Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISEYDUCK 4/5/2011 11:48AM

Nice numbers! Great protein boost... love that Greek yogurt! :) Report Inappropriate Comment