SamanthaCarter Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I can consistently get two out of three of those things, but really need to hit all three at once more often. Ideas please? Mostly dinner, but lunch ideas are good too. Hit me! Healthy = typical American definition. Omnivore, lots of veggies, some grain, adequate protein. Lowish carb. Nothing really banned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) I like egg roll in a bowl. My kids love it too, and they are not usually fans of cabbage. This is the recipe we use. You can use ground turkey, Italian sausage, etc. as well. https://www.tasteaholics.com/recipes/video/easy-crack-slaw-video/ Edited March 16, 2018 by umsami 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceseeker Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Chicken tacos! Quick if you do crock pot chicken tacos (chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning on low til chicken is done then shred). You can add black beans and corn to the crock pot to stretch it if your kids like those. Top with lots of veggies and a little cheese. Skip the tortillas if low carb or use baked corn tortillas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) Rice, sauteed veggies and any Adelle link or cubed chicken / other favorite meat / fish. I precook 2 cups of rice every week so it's ready to eat in the fridge (cooked amount more than doubles). This means quickly sauteeing veggies, adding rice to just warm up and cutting up a fully cooked link / sausage. Should not take more than 10 minutes. I keep tamari and teriyaki sauce on hand for an extra kick. Edited March 16, 2018 by Liz CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I haven't looked at it in a while but it might be worth seeing if your library has a copy of the cookbook Cheap, Fast, Good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Put a batch of veg on to roast with olive oil, salt and pepper, or other seasonings to taste (30 minutes). Cook wholegrain pasta (not more than 75g per person), drain and oil. While it's cooking, steam a green veg. Open a packet of smoked mackerel, flake and mix with the pasta. Serve roast veg, steamed veg with any dressing you fancy, wholegrain pasta with mackerel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Lots of crock pot soups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I've gotten out of the habit, but this worked for me. Stock the fridge with cooked brown rice, quinoa, some whole grain pasta for my pickier ones. A couple of sliced up chicken breasts sauteed in Season All, a couple baked plain for the kids who like sauces, and some cooked up taco meat. There's usually some cooked and cleaned shrimp in the freezer, too. I tend to forget to defrost it, though! A freezer full of vegetable pouches and some greens in the fridge. (But I have 2 who prefer to grab raw carrots, celery, and peppers from the drawer.) I try to keep tortillas and cheese blocks stocked. During sports seasons, we can get 6 people fed different plates and out the door faster this way than I can get 1 standard meal cooked, fed, and cleaned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Black bean tacos 1 can corn, drained 1 can black beans drained 1 can petite diced tomatoes, mostly drained 1 pack taco seasoning mix Mix together and heat through. Serve with lettuce, sour cream, cheese, onions, etc (whatever you want/have in hand) either over rice like a bowl or in soft tortillas. Super flexible as you can add left over chicken or beef or rice to the mix as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I do a lot of chick pea curries www.veganricha.com I have been meaning to try the eggroll in a bowl. Need to bookmark that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Chicken skewers. I dust ours with za'atar seasoning and pan fry in a little bit of olive oil. For dipping sauce while they cook I mix whole milk greek yogurt with lemon juice, garlic paste, olive oil and salt. A light salad on the side of arugula and chopped dates with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil dressing. The whole thing takes me about 15 minutes, less if I do tenders or bites and no skewers. We eat this hot or cold (for lunches) and serve with a few pita chips or soft pita wedges to round it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 chick pea or lentil curries vegetable stew stir fried vegetables, meat, and rice omelettes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBearTeacher Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Loaded baked potatoes Vegetable soup with protein added. Just put in whatever vegetables you have and add cheese, leftover chicken or precook end meatballs etc. for protein. Or, you could add pasta. Serve with crackers and/or bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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