Q. I'm a terrible chef, but I'm moving into my own place soon and cannot rely on quick dorm food anymore :(
I don't want to develop unhealthy habits, so I've decided to begin cooking for myself. What are some recipes that are cheap, low-calorie/healthy, easy (around 5 ingredients or less), and fast?
Breakfast, lunches, dinners, desserts, drinks, et cetera: all suggestions welcome!
Thank you!
I don't want to develop unhealthy habits, so I've decided to begin cooking for myself. What are some recipes that are cheap, low-calorie/healthy, easy (around 5 ingredients or less), and fast?
Breakfast, lunches, dinners, desserts, drinks, et cetera: all suggestions welcome!
Thank you!
A. Check out this site to see what you like. http://www.cookinglight.com/
It is one of my favorites. You don't have to add all the ingredients for many recipes like the one below. I leave out the peppers and use any pasta sauce you like. I buy big basil plant at Trader Joe's for a just a couple of bucks. Using fresh ingredients as much as possible really makes a big difference. =)
Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
* 1/4 cup (about 2 ounces) sun-dried tomato pesto (such as Classico)
* 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
* 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon olive oil
* 1 (8-ounce) loaf ciabatta
* 12 large basil leaves
* 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
* 1/2 cup sliced bottled roasted red bell peppers
* 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
Preparation
Combine pesto and mayonnaise in a small bowl, stirring to blend.
Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken to cutting board, and cool slightly. Cut chicken lengthwise into thin slices.
Preheat broiler.
Cut ciabatta in half horizontally. Place bread, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove bread from pan. Spread pesto mixture evenly over cut sides of bread. Arrange the chicken slices evenly over bottom half. Top chicken evenly with basil leaves, and sprinkle cheese over top. Place bottom half on baking sheet, and broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Arrange bell pepper and tomato over cheese, and cover with top half of bread. Cut into 4 equal pieces.
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1185367
www.smoothieweb.com is a great site.
It is one of my favorites. You don't have to add all the ingredients for many recipes like the one below. I leave out the peppers and use any pasta sauce you like. I buy big basil plant at Trader Joe's for a just a couple of bucks. Using fresh ingredients as much as possible really makes a big difference. =)
Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
* 1/4 cup (about 2 ounces) sun-dried tomato pesto (such as Classico)
* 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
* 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon olive oil
* 1 (8-ounce) loaf ciabatta
* 12 large basil leaves
* 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
* 1/2 cup sliced bottled roasted red bell peppers
* 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
Preparation
Combine pesto and mayonnaise in a small bowl, stirring to blend.
Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken to cutting board, and cool slightly. Cut chicken lengthwise into thin slices.
Preheat broiler.
Cut ciabatta in half horizontally. Place bread, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove bread from pan. Spread pesto mixture evenly over cut sides of bread. Arrange the chicken slices evenly over bottom half. Top chicken evenly with basil leaves, and sprinkle cheese over top. Place bottom half on baking sheet, and broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Arrange bell pepper and tomato over cheese, and cover with top half of bread. Cut into 4 equal pieces.
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1185367
www.smoothieweb.com is a great site.
What is your best tasting lowfat/low-calorie healthy recipe?
Q. I am looking for healthy dishes. Soups, sandwiches, dinner dishes that I can make... But I want something that you have tried that tastes really good. I am open to any kind of food. Thanks!!!
A. Put a pork rub on Chicken breast marinated in BBQ sauce for 30 min or more. Then place on grill. Cook on medium for 30-45 min (depending on size of breast)
Cut broccolie florets and spray with Pam, sprinkle with salt and garlic. Skewer them and place on grill when chicken is about 2/3 done. Broccolie should be juicy and flavorful (not scorched) when taken off grill.
Cut broccolie florets and spray with Pam, sprinkle with salt and garlic. Skewer them and place on grill when chicken is about 2/3 done. Broccolie should be juicy and flavorful (not scorched) when taken off grill.
What are some good, healthy, low calorie recipes for side dishes?
Q. I have lost 30 lbs in 3 months, but it is getting boring - I eat mostly grilled veggies, grilled chicken and fresh frult.. anything to jazz it up - something that has worked for you.. THANKS!
A. I use a lot of the Ground Turkey - the one that is like 85/15 or something - it has very little grease but just cook it, drain it, rinse it to get the most grease out if you can and than put back in pan to warm up again
Turkey Salad w/ Salsa, tomato's, GREEN lettuce (not the white) Onion's if you like, Grated Cheese (just a little) & Blue Corn Chips (optional) I used Flax Seed Chips and crush them up mix w/ the salsa and other ingredients if you choose or eat like a normal salad
I used Fish a lot as well and most people don't believe this but Crab Cakes are very good for you and make a nice Mesculin Salad w/ grapefruit slices and a lil lemony type dressing - use organic w/ NO SOY
Take non processed shaved meats or raw type salmon cut a cucumber 1/4 to make a long cup - make sure to shave off rind (it isn't good for you) fill w/ cream cheese, meats, veggies like diced tomatoes for a cucumber bread roll type sandwich
Eat more veggies and less fruits - Fruit is fine but it is loaded w/ sugar and carbs - natural of course but it is better to eat more veggies than fruit - you most likely know this but just putting it in
Egg Whites or Lentil type Beans are another great option - good source of Fiber
Congrats on your 30lb weight loss
Turkey Salad w/ Salsa, tomato's, GREEN lettuce (not the white) Onion's if you like, Grated Cheese (just a little) & Blue Corn Chips (optional) I used Flax Seed Chips and crush them up mix w/ the salsa and other ingredients if you choose or eat like a normal salad
I used Fish a lot as well and most people don't believe this but Crab Cakes are very good for you and make a nice Mesculin Salad w/ grapefruit slices and a lil lemony type dressing - use organic w/ NO SOY
Take non processed shaved meats or raw type salmon cut a cucumber 1/4 to make a long cup - make sure to shave off rind (it isn't good for you) fill w/ cream cheese, meats, veggies like diced tomatoes for a cucumber bread roll type sandwich
Eat more veggies and less fruits - Fruit is fine but it is loaded w/ sugar and carbs - natural of course but it is better to eat more veggies than fruit - you most likely know this but just putting it in
Egg Whites or Lentil type Beans are another great option - good source of Fiber
Congrats on your 30lb weight loss
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