Saturday, February 8, 2014

Yummy healthy lunches?




Emily J


Here's the deal, I brown bag it for lunch at school. haha.

I'm a vegetarian and generally I eat a PB and J sandwich on whole wheat bread, some sort of fruit, and either some nuts or something of that maner.

Any ideas on how I can spice it up? I'm just trying to eat healthier and would like some ideas!

I'm vegetarian BTW and I don't have access to the microwave.



Answer
Delicious Vegetarian Panini Sandwich Filling Recipe Ideas
Provolone cheese, fontina cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, pre-sautéed red onion and mushroom, fresh basil and chopped olives.
Havarti cheese (terrific in paninis), mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, fresh tomatoes, and pesto spread.
Havarti-dill cheese, sliced onions, sliced tomatoes, sliced zucchini. If desired, try a sauce made with mayo, horseradish & mustard of choice. (Perhaps on Sourdough bread)
Sliced firm tofu, sliced, zucchini slices, red bell pepper slices, Swiss cheese, fresh spinach or basil leaves. Use a hearty panini bread that can stand up to the moisture in the tofu.
Plain hummus, baby spinach, grilled mushrooms, tomatoes, chopped onions, shredded aged cheddar cheese.
Whole-wheat pita pocket, vegetarian refried beans, sliced roasted red pepper, sliced olives, mild salsa, sliced cheddar cheese. Mexican flavor!
Sourdough bread, sliced zucchini, sliced yellow squash, sliced red bell pepper, provolone cheese, fresh basil leaves, mayonnaise. Drizzle of Italian dressing.
Spread pesto sauce inside of a baguette. Add mozzarella cheese. Super easy and fast!
Gorgonzola cheese, provolone cheese, sliced black olives, sliced green peppers, diced onion, fresh basil and Dijon mustard & mayonnaise spread.
Whole-wheat pita pocket, shredded mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and mashed or sliced avocado.
Mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, sliced black olives, sliced green peppers, and pre-sautéed mushrooms.
Sautéed sliced onions (golden and slightly). Sautéed sliced mushrooms. Fill a pita with jack cheese, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
For a great, fast breakfast (or lunch or dinner), fill panini with scrambled eggs and cheese. Add veggies, mild green chilies, salsa, or condiments of choice.
Mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, sliced black olives, sliced green peppers, and pre-sautéed mushrooms (or pizza filling of choice â even pineapple).



ENJOY
BELLA

Healthy caming recipes?




Erica


Im looking for recipes to use when camping and using a fire pit or table top grill. I need ones that are somewhat healthy thanks.


Answer
1. Pancakes: Mix up whole-wheat pancake mix before you leave, using dried egg and dried buttermilk, so all youâll need to add at the campsite is water. The wheat fiber will keep you full and energized for an active day of hiking, biking, boating and late-night campfire conversation.

2. Hearty oatmeal: Try my yummy make-ahead recipe (below). Itâs less sugary than packaged instant oatmeal.

3. Trail mix: Make your own trail mix with an assortment from the bulk foods aisle of your supermarket, including nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and carob or chocolate chips. The trail mix can double as a sprinkle on oatmeal.

4. Tuna melts: Make tuna melts on crackers or toasted bread with tuna from a pouch and slices of individually wrapped cheese on top. Heat on grill until cheese melts.

5. Grilled-cheese sandwiches or panini: Toast them over the hot fire.

6. Veggie dogs or turkey dogs: Theyâre better for you than regular hot dogs.

7. Veggie ramen: Combine ramen noodles and chopped fresh vegetables (or freeze-dried ones) and low-sodium hot broth made from a powder or liquid concentrate. (If you use the flavoring packets that come with the ramen noodles, only add in about half the packet to cut back on sodium. I promise, itâll still be plenty flavorful!)

8. Rice pilaf or couscous: Prepare according to package directions; combine with your choice of fresh vegetables, mushrooms, dried fruit and nuts.

9. Kebobs: Thread pieces of mushrooms, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, fresh fruit, extra-firm tofu or seitan, chicken or beef onto metal or wooden skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and/or brush with a marinade. Cook over an open fire until the vegetables soften and meat is cooked through.

10. Potatoes: Before leaving for your trip, cook whole potatoes in the oven or microwave until theyâre just tender when pierced with a fork; pack whole. Prepare at campsite as stuffed potatoes (cut slits in the potatoes and stuff with cheese and shredded beef jerky) or cut up potatoes and sauté in butter or a little oil to serve with breakfast.

11. Hobo stew: On a large piece of aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray or brushed with oil, arrange small chunks of meat, if desired, assorted fresh vegetables, onions, and fresh garlic or garlic powder. Top with a pat of butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and gather up sides of aluminum foil to make a sealed pouch, allowing some room at the top for steam. Cook in the coals for about 10 minutes.

12. Chili: Make chili in a camp oven with cans of beans, tomatoes and corn, seasoned with powdered chili spice. Bring cornbread mix to make in a cast iron skillet, or make it at home.

13. Grilled fish: Packed in ice for the first night, salmon or tilapia will make a luscious dinner cooked over the fire. Try my easy yet fabulous recipe (below) for Foil-Wrapped Trout with Arugula and Onions.

14. Grilled fruit: Grilling really brings out the flavor of stone fruits, for a satisfyingly sweet finish. Halve peaches, plums or other stone fruit and remove the pit. Grill cut side down until the fruit begins to brown and soften, then turn over and grill a few minutes on the other side, sprinkling with brown sugar if desired.

15. Baked apples: Core apples, fill with brown sugar and raisins and top with a pat of butter. Wrap in aluminum foil, set in coals and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes.




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