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Food rut
Hey guys! I'm new to this board but was hoping to jump on to see what everyone is cooking!
I feel like I get stuck in food ruts -- I never really complain but I'll go through food phases where I will literally eat the same thing at least once a day for maybe a month or more! Right now, I'm stuck on avocado toast -- I cut out a piece of a baguette, toast it, and spread on some avocado sprinkled with salt, cumin, pepper and I add a splash of lemon juice. It's so tasty, hits the spot and it doesn't feel like it's super unhealthy.
But I need to get out of food ruts and start making myself other EASY recipes. Can anyone share with me what you're making that's quick and easy!?!
Re: Food rut
I used to think this way too, but then I thought, if I still want it, and it's healthy, and it hits the spot, then why shouldn't I keep eating it? I'm all for creativity (I try new recipes most of the week!), but sometimes you just want something you know is good.
BUT, if you are still looking to change for fast and easy meals/ snacks, I have a few suggestions. Maybe scrambled eggs or omelettes with any number of add-ins (spinach, tomato, peppers, green onions, etc)? Stir-fries with lots of veggies are a favorite of mine and can be served over either rice or whole wheat pasta. Plus, you can vary the meats and veggies to get like a million different combos.
For snacks, I pretty much just eat pita chips and carrots with hummus, or some fruit. I love fruit!
my read shelf:
Hi- I am new here (havent even introduced myself to this board yet), but thought I would share my favorite post-workout dinner. It's super easy and I have it twice a week when I get home from the gym.
Cut 1 red bell pepper and 1 green bell pepper into strips. Smash 3 garlic cloves, and cut 1/4 of an onion into whatever size peices you want. Arrange this on a peice of tin foil. Add some olive oil, and whatever spices you like (salt, pepper, and cumin are my fave!). Top with a small or medium sized salmon fillet (or tilapia), then season that and add some more olive oil. wrap it up in the foil and stick it in a 400* oven for about 10 minutes, or until the fish is done. I will alternate this with seasoned black beans and/or brown rice/quinoa. If you cook the rice, it takes a little longer, but there are microwaveable rice or quinoa packets you can buy. This meal takes less than 15 minutes if you make beans with it. And it's super yummy and healthy. I even slice up all of my veggies before hand so it takes less time to prep it.
I hope you try it out and like it!
I feel like I should do more of this. I bet it makes dinner super easy.
Also, I am trying really hard to like salmon, but it hasn't happened yet.:-(
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Here are some of my favourite fast and easy recipes for weeknight dinners...
Rainbow chicken: http://www.hungryjaney.com/2013/04/rainbow-chicken.html
Cottage Cheese Pasta: http://www.hungryjaney.com/2011/12/cottage-cheese-pasta-sauce.html
Vegetable enchiladas (makes lots and freezes well): http://www.hungryjaney.com/2011/02/vegetable-enchiladas.html
Cucumber sesame noodles (great salad to have in the fridge and pair with something on the grill) : http://www.hungryjaney.com/2010/04/cool-cucumber-sesame-noodles.html