Well, I'm back. My last post was made in February 2011, and life has been quite busy since then. I have moved from a townhouse into an actual 4 bedroom home, worked two temp jobs (that equaled about nine months), and continually started and stopped dieting. My New Years Resolution this year was to not give up and to do everything in my power to continually lose weight. I have lost 36 pounds since mid November, and I am well on my way to becoming a healthier, happier me. Due to lack of work at the company where I was working, my temp job ended. I have applied at a few different places and hope to hear something soon. For the time being however, I am enjoying staying at home, searching for new recipes, and having a little extra time to work on me! As I write this blog, I am planning my weekly meals. I always grocery shop on Friday afternoons when I am working, but I have now decided to shop on Thursdays and use Fridays to do any food prep before the weekend so that I can spend time with my hubby. Each week, I find myself searching for recipes with a similar theme. I don't know why. Maybe it's cravings, maybe it's craziness. Either way, it's what I do! This week the theme is: Restaurant Favorites.
I love take - out. I love Chinese food, Mexican food, anything on the menu at Cheddars - but let's face it, the traditional foods that I enjoy at restaurants are not exactly Weight Watcher friendly. Granted I could order grilled veggies or baked chicken, and while those foods are yummy and healthy, when I go to a restaurant I'm highly unlikely to order a healthy entree. So, I'm challenging myself this week to find recipes or create recipes for my restaurant faves. Here are the entrees for the week. I will post the recipes after I try them to ensure that what I am actually posting is yummy and worth the time!
Friday: Sesame Chicken, veggie lo mein, and pesto zucchini
Saturday: Shrimp Egg Rolls (baked, not fried), veggie lo mein, and homemade spicy Chinese mustard sauce
Sunday: Chicken Wonton Tacos, black beans
Monday: Shrimp Tacos with roasted corn slaw, roasted potatoes and cabbage
Tuesday: Chicken Egg Rolls, veggie lo mein
Wednesday: Chicken Santa Fe (think taco soup with chicken a kick) with rice, sliced veggies
Thursday: Fish Tacos with roasted corn slaw, roasted potato wedges, and stir-fried collards
* It also appears that this weeks theme centers around Chinese restaurants, and you will notice that I am cooking veggie lo mein 3 different times, but I love it, my hubby loves it, and it's EASY!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
When You Don't Have Time to Eat at Home......Eat at Chic - Fil- A
Currently, I am unemployed - but I hope to find a job in the very near future. While I have been out of work, cooking 3 meals a day for my hubby and for myself has been rather easy. Frankly, I have all the time in the world. I know, however, that for most people it isn't so easy. When you have a full time job, children, and extracurricular activities to attend, you might find yourself throwing your hands up and going out to dinner - simply because you do not have time to cook. Jason and I love to eat dinner out as well, and with all of the healthy options out there now, it's easier than ever to enjoy a dinner out. Here are some of my favorite suggestions!
Chic - Fil - A
Chic - Fil - A
- Char-grilled Chicken Sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes. ( I usually pull off the tomatoes and eat those separately simply because I don't like tomatoes on sandwiches. These sandwiches come with a Honey Roasted BBQ sauce that is delicious, but it's one point per packet. Therefore, I usually eat mine with a few packets of hot sauce and one packet of their low fat mayo. I'll even bring fat free mayo from home to the restaurant to eat so that the sandwich is only 6 points. If you add a bbq packet or mayo packet, don't forget to add the points.)
- Side Salad with cheese and one packet fat free honey mustard (3 points). This salad is really delicious and goes great with the sandwich as cited above.
- Roasted chicken noodle soup (4 points). Delicious, filling,and a more than enough for a serving. Goes great with a salad. They even had a soup and salad combo on their menu now.
- Chicken Nuggets (The 8 pack is only 7 points.) This goes great with a side salad as well.
- Large salads range from 4 to 6 points. Bring your favorite dressing from home or order a fat free version from the restaurant.
- Sauces: Buffalo is 0 points per cup. Each cup of barbeque is 1 point. The fat free honey mustard dressing could be used as a dipping sauce, and it's one point. All others are 3 or 4 points each so avoid those.
- Fruit Cup is 0 points and goes great with the sandwich, soup, or salad.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
When the craving hits, you just have to think outside the box!
So, last night as I was lying in bed trying to sleep and ignore my husband's snoring, I saw a commercial for a local restaurant. They were advertising their mozzarella sticks filled with oooey, gooey, cheesy goodness! At 1:00 am, the craving hit me. I wanted some mozzarella cheese sticks. I rolled over in the bed, convinced myself that I could wait to figure out what I would do about this craving after a good night's sleep, and went off to dream land. I literally dreamed this recipe up. There I was, in my dream, standing in the kitchen making my own healthy version of the snack that I fell asleep craving. This morning, for breakfast, I ate some raisin, date, and walnut oatmeal with Fat Free Half and Half and Brown Sugar Splenda, and then I went about making my morning snack - mozzarella cheese sticks!
"Faux" Cheese Sticks
Okay, here is what I did. First, I pulled two low fat cheese sticks out of the fridge and opened them. I then split each cheese stick into fourths - long ways. I coated each in egg beaters (you could use an egg white if you have one of those instead). Next I crushed up 2 tablespoons of cheddar flavored french fried onions in my food processor and rolled my cheese in the crumbs. I baked them on 425 until the cheese began to melt. YUM, YUM, YUM! I ate mine plain, but you could eat them with some pizza sauce in the jar. The two cheese sticks with the eggbeaters and onions were only 3 points. YUM!
"Faux" Cheese Sticks
Okay, here is what I did. First, I pulled two low fat cheese sticks out of the fridge and opened them. I then split each cheese stick into fourths - long ways. I coated each in egg beaters (you could use an egg white if you have one of those instead). Next I crushed up 2 tablespoons of cheddar flavored french fried onions in my food processor and rolled my cheese in the crumbs. I baked them on 425 until the cheese began to melt. YUM, YUM, YUM! I ate mine plain, but you could eat them with some pizza sauce in the jar. The two cheese sticks with the eggbeaters and onions were only 3 points. YUM!
Monday, February 7, 2011
In the Swing of Things...
I do believe that last week was the quickest moving week of all time. I haven't blogged in about a week, and for that I am sorry. Sometimes life just gets in the way when we get busy living. Over the past few days, I have cooked some delicious meals - all of which I will tell you about below. Happy reading and delicious eating!
Raisin,Date, and Walnut Oatmeal
At last, I have found another flavor of oatmeal that I enjoy. I bought the Publix brand raisin,date, and walnut oatmeal just for kicks - thinking that I would hate it. BUT - I love, love, love it! Here is how I made mine. I took 2 packs of the oatmeal. I topped the dry oatmeal with about 1 tablespoon of Brown Sugar Splenda and stirred in almost one whole cup of boiling water. I then tossed the oatmeal in the microwave for about 1 minute and 15 seconds. I took the oatmeal out and stirred in 1/4 of a cup of fat free Half and Half. Yum, yum, yum - hearty, delicious, and very filling! (8 points total)
Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
First, I pulled out a Artistan Flatbread (that I bought from Publix) and tossed it in a baking pan. I set the oven on 425 so that it could preheat. I mixed together 2 tablespoons of ketchup with 2 teaspoons of mustard. I spread about 1/2 of this mixture all over the top of the flat bread. I then took the remaining sauce and stirred in 2 ounces of ground turkey breast that I browned and drained the other day. I added the turkey to the pizza. I then topped the pizza with 2 tablespoons of low fat shredded cheese, 2 tablespoons of the real bacon bits, 2 tablespoons of Cheddar flavored french fried onions, and 2 tablespoons of diced pickles. I baked the pizza for about 8 minutes at 425! Delicious! (8 points total)
Spinach and Garlic Saute
First of all, let me say that I love spinach. Love it, love it, love it! As a child I wouldn't go near it, and now I cannot figure out why I hated it. Maybe because I didn't like that cartoon "Popeye" - but I digress. Anyway, I love it. My favorite way to eat it is as follows. First I take 3 cloves of garlic. I peel them and dice them up. I toss them in a pan that has 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil. To the pan, on top of the garlic I add about 4 cups of spinach, a little salt and pepper. I saute the spinach and garlic over medium high heat until the spinach wilts. Enjoy! (1 point total because of the oil) * Spinach is filled with fiber, and garlic is a heart healthy food. I eat this almost everyday with my lunch. I buy 3 or 4 bags of spinach a week, but don't tell Popeye or Olive Oil because I'm not trying to fight anyone. hehe
Baked Sweet Potatoes
First, I preheat my oven to 450 degrees. Then I take sweet potatoes (medium, one per person) and scrub them clean. I then wrap them in foil and throw them in the oven for about 1 1/2 hours. I then remove the potatoes from the oven and throw away the foil. Next, I slice the potato in half and mash it up. I top the potato with about 1 tablespoon of Brown Sugar Splenda (yes,yes,yes - they make this. Praise the Lord!) and Healthy Squeeze butter ( I used to be able to find this everywhere, but now I can only find it at Bi -Lo. It's in a regular sized squeeze bottle with a green sticker. If you use it, you will never miss "real" butter. If you can't find this butter, the butter spray works okay.) The whole potato is 4 points with the toppings, and it is so delicious!
Baked Tomatoes
This dish is my absolute favorite side dish. It goes great with anything,and it is - without a doubt - one of the easiest dishes to make. First, I wash some plum tomatoes (about 3 to 4 per person). Next, I slice the bottom off the of the tomato and then I slice the tomatoes length wise. (Just like you would slice a baked potato.) Next I place the tomatoes in a pan, flesh side up. I top each with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper. I then place one basil leaf on each tomato half. Then I top the whole dish with grated Parmesan cheese ( about 1/8 of a cup per person). Then I bake these in the oven uncovered at 450 for about 35 minutes. These are delicious. (6 to 8 halves is about 1 point) I cannot begin to even describe how delicious they are. You simply must try them, and let me know what you think!
BBQ Boneless Chicken
Pull out about 5 ounces of defrosted boneless, skinless chicken per person. Chop the chicken into big chunks and brown in a pan on the stove. To brown your chicken, first turn a pan on medium high heat and spray the pan with cooking spray. Salt and pepper the chicken and add it to the pan. Leave it alone. Let it cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. If you only flip it once and leave it alone, it will brown nicely. After browning the chicken, coat both sides in your favorite barbeque sauce (low points of course) and put it in a baking dish. Cover and bake for 20 minutes in about a 425 degree oven. Remove lid and bake about 5 minutes more. Serve and enjoy!
Raisin,Date, and Walnut Oatmeal
At last, I have found another flavor of oatmeal that I enjoy. I bought the Publix brand raisin,date, and walnut oatmeal just for kicks - thinking that I would hate it. BUT - I love, love, love it! Here is how I made mine. I took 2 packs of the oatmeal. I topped the dry oatmeal with about 1 tablespoon of Brown Sugar Splenda and stirred in almost one whole cup of boiling water. I then tossed the oatmeal in the microwave for about 1 minute and 15 seconds. I took the oatmeal out and stirred in 1/4 of a cup of fat free Half and Half. Yum, yum, yum - hearty, delicious, and very filling! (8 points total)
Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
First, I pulled out a Artistan Flatbread (that I bought from Publix) and tossed it in a baking pan. I set the oven on 425 so that it could preheat. I mixed together 2 tablespoons of ketchup with 2 teaspoons of mustard. I spread about 1/2 of this mixture all over the top of the flat bread. I then took the remaining sauce and stirred in 2 ounces of ground turkey breast that I browned and drained the other day. I added the turkey to the pizza. I then topped the pizza with 2 tablespoons of low fat shredded cheese, 2 tablespoons of the real bacon bits, 2 tablespoons of Cheddar flavored french fried onions, and 2 tablespoons of diced pickles. I baked the pizza for about 8 minutes at 425! Delicious! (8 points total)
Spinach and Garlic Saute
First of all, let me say that I love spinach. Love it, love it, love it! As a child I wouldn't go near it, and now I cannot figure out why I hated it. Maybe because I didn't like that cartoon "Popeye" - but I digress. Anyway, I love it. My favorite way to eat it is as follows. First I take 3 cloves of garlic. I peel them and dice them up. I toss them in a pan that has 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil. To the pan, on top of the garlic I add about 4 cups of spinach, a little salt and pepper. I saute the spinach and garlic over medium high heat until the spinach wilts. Enjoy! (1 point total because of the oil) * Spinach is filled with fiber, and garlic is a heart healthy food. I eat this almost everyday with my lunch. I buy 3 or 4 bags of spinach a week, but don't tell Popeye or Olive Oil because I'm not trying to fight anyone. hehe
Baked Sweet Potatoes
First, I preheat my oven to 450 degrees. Then I take sweet potatoes (medium, one per person) and scrub them clean. I then wrap them in foil and throw them in the oven for about 1 1/2 hours. I then remove the potatoes from the oven and throw away the foil. Next, I slice the potato in half and mash it up. I top the potato with about 1 tablespoon of Brown Sugar Splenda (yes,yes,yes - they make this. Praise the Lord!) and Healthy Squeeze butter ( I used to be able to find this everywhere, but now I can only find it at Bi -Lo. It's in a regular sized squeeze bottle with a green sticker. If you use it, you will never miss "real" butter. If you can't find this butter, the butter spray works okay.) The whole potato is 4 points with the toppings, and it is so delicious!
Baked Tomatoes
This dish is my absolute favorite side dish. It goes great with anything,and it is - without a doubt - one of the easiest dishes to make. First, I wash some plum tomatoes (about 3 to 4 per person). Next, I slice the bottom off the of the tomato and then I slice the tomatoes length wise. (Just like you would slice a baked potato.) Next I place the tomatoes in a pan, flesh side up. I top each with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper. I then place one basil leaf on each tomato half. Then I top the whole dish with grated Parmesan cheese ( about 1/8 of a cup per person). Then I bake these in the oven uncovered at 450 for about 35 minutes. These are delicious. (6 to 8 halves is about 1 point) I cannot begin to even describe how delicious they are. You simply must try them, and let me know what you think!
BBQ Boneless Chicken
Pull out about 5 ounces of defrosted boneless, skinless chicken per person. Chop the chicken into big chunks and brown in a pan on the stove. To brown your chicken, first turn a pan on medium high heat and spray the pan with cooking spray. Salt and pepper the chicken and add it to the pan. Leave it alone. Let it cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. If you only flip it once and leave it alone, it will brown nicely. After browning the chicken, coat both sides in your favorite barbeque sauce (low points of course) and put it in a baking dish. Cover and bake for 20 minutes in about a 425 degree oven. Remove lid and bake about 5 minutes more. Serve and enjoy!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday Night Smackdown in the Kitchen! OOOOOO YEAH!
Tonight for dinner, I was inspired to cook something new. I used parts of a recipe I found online at www.weightwatchers.com, but then of course I added to it and changed it up a bit. My hubby was so pleased with dinner that he requested we have this meal every week. The best part of the meal is it was the easiest meal I have cooked in weeks! Can we have it again? Heck yeah!
Italian Skillet Chicken with Tomatoes,Basil, and Veggies
First, I defrosted about 3/4 of a pound on boneless, skinless chicken breast. I diced the chicken up and browned it for about 3 minutes on each side and pulled it off the heat. Next I diced up 2 small onions, 1 stalk of celery, 2 carrots, and 3 zucchini. I put 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil in my pan. Then I sauteed all of the veggies for about 10 minutes until they were nice and soft. Then, to the pan I added 2 large (14.5 ounce) cans of crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. I then stirred in 2 heaping tablespoons of basil (finely chopped). I added the chicken to the sauce and covered it. I let it simmer on medium low for about 15 to 20 minutes. I then served 1 1/4 cups of the sauce over 1 cup of the Smart Taste penne pasta for a 9 point dish.
Arugula Salad
Slice one small zucchini (length wise) in paper thin strips. Divide the zucchini among two plates. On each plate add 1 1/2 cups of arugula. (Arugula has a peppery and very distinct taste. By peppery, I do not mean hot. It is delicious) Next I top the arugula with 1 tablespoon of shredded Parmesan cheese on each salad. Finally, I make a lemony vinaigrette to go on top. I combine the juice of 2 small lemons with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and some salt and pepper. I stir the vinaigrette and divide it evenly among the two plates. Each salad is 2 points.
* For one additional point, I added 2 tablespoons of reduced fat feta to my pasta. Added a little extra flare and it's delicious!
* My husband said the sauce tasted like an Italian tomato soup. So for lunch tomorrow, I am gonna omit the chicken from the remainder of the sauce and serve it with a low-fat pimento cheese sandwich. Yum, yum, yum! 1 1/2 cups of the soup would be like 2 points.
Italian Skillet Chicken with Tomatoes,Basil, and Veggies
First, I defrosted about 3/4 of a pound on boneless, skinless chicken breast. I diced the chicken up and browned it for about 3 minutes on each side and pulled it off the heat. Next I diced up 2 small onions, 1 stalk of celery, 2 carrots, and 3 zucchini. I put 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil in my pan. Then I sauteed all of the veggies for about 10 minutes until they were nice and soft. Then, to the pan I added 2 large (14.5 ounce) cans of crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. I then stirred in 2 heaping tablespoons of basil (finely chopped). I added the chicken to the sauce and covered it. I let it simmer on medium low for about 15 to 20 minutes. I then served 1 1/4 cups of the sauce over 1 cup of the Smart Taste penne pasta for a 9 point dish.
Arugula Salad
Slice one small zucchini (length wise) in paper thin strips. Divide the zucchini among two plates. On each plate add 1 1/2 cups of arugula. (Arugula has a peppery and very distinct taste. By peppery, I do not mean hot. It is delicious) Next I top the arugula with 1 tablespoon of shredded Parmesan cheese on each salad. Finally, I make a lemony vinaigrette to go on top. I combine the juice of 2 small lemons with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and some salt and pepper. I stir the vinaigrette and divide it evenly among the two plates. Each salad is 2 points.
* For one additional point, I added 2 tablespoons of reduced fat feta to my pasta. Added a little extra flare and it's delicious!
* My husband said the sauce tasted like an Italian tomato soup. So for lunch tomorrow, I am gonna omit the chicken from the remainder of the sauce and serve it with a low-fat pimento cheese sandwich. Yum, yum, yum! 1 1/2 cups of the soup would be like 2 points.
Magnificent Monday Meal Time: Lunch
Planning breakfast and dinner come naturally to me. I could sit here and type a list of 20 things that I could eat for breakfast and hundreds of ideas for dinner. Breakfast ideas can range from traditional to wild and crazy. In the mornings, I am usually tired and eating because I need to. I don't wake up starving, but I know that I need to eat something to stay on point for the day. Usually I buy a variety of things and when I wake up, it just comes to me. Dinner is basically the same. I can think of a million things to do to chicken and veggies to make them healthy and delicious. But lunch, yes LUNCH, proves to be the meal that gives me the biggest challenge. Regular sandwiches and salads are alright I guess, but I need a good, solid, filling lunch to stay on track and within my point range. I have spent months creating lunch menu after lunch menu, and I am finally satisfied with what I've come with. My favorite lunch is a homemade, low-fat pizza. I like to think of my favorite fast food or restaurant burger and turn it into a healthy pizza using low-fat bread, ground turkey, and a few other ingredients. Today, I'd like to share 2 of those pizza recipes with you.
Buffalo and Blue Cheese Turkey Pizza
First, I get out a Rosemary and Olive Oil Flat Out and heat my oven to 425. Next, I mix together 2 tablespoons of ketchup and 1 tablespoon of Frank's Hot Wing Sauce. I spread this mixture onto the entire flat out. I then sprinkle on the following: 4 tablespoons browned,ground turkey breast that I have cooked and tossed lightly in the wing sauce, 2 tablespoons Treasure Cave Reduced Fat blue cheese, 2 tablespoons French's fried onions, and 2 tablespoons of diced pickles. I then cook in the oven for 10 minutes. The whole pizza is 7 points and it is delicious!
Pimento Burger Pizza
First, I get out a Rosemary and Olive Oil Flat Out and heat my oven to 425. Next, I mix together 2 tablespoons of ketchup and 2 teaspoons of mustard. I spread this mixture onto the bread. I then sprinkle on the following: 4 tablespoons of browned,ground turkey breast that I have cooked and drained, 1 tablespoon of Ruth's Light Pimento Cheese spread, 2 tablespoons of French's Fried Onions,and 2 tablespoons of pickles. I then pop it in the oven for 10 minutes. The whole pizza is 7 points and it is wonderful! You'll never miss those fast food burgers or pizzas!
* You can use any type of bread to keep the 7 point total as long as the bread is 3 points total. I also like to use the Toufayan Whole Wheat Pita Bread (the large one), or a pair of the Arnold thins.
* Don't use an English muffin. They get too soggy in my opinion.
* To reduce the point value by one, omit the French's Fried onions, especially if you don't like them.
* Not a fan of pimento cheese? Top with 3 tablespoons of reduced fat shredded cheese to keep the point value the same.
* Next, I am going to make a homemade Big Mac burger using Fat Free Thousand Island as my base, those little tiny onion pieces, pickles, ketchup,a flat out, and shredded cheese. I can't wait to try it!
Buffalo and Blue Cheese Turkey Pizza
First, I get out a Rosemary and Olive Oil Flat Out and heat my oven to 425. Next, I mix together 2 tablespoons of ketchup and 1 tablespoon of Frank's Hot Wing Sauce. I spread this mixture onto the entire flat out. I then sprinkle on the following: 4 tablespoons browned,ground turkey breast that I have cooked and tossed lightly in the wing sauce, 2 tablespoons Treasure Cave Reduced Fat blue cheese, 2 tablespoons French's fried onions, and 2 tablespoons of diced pickles. I then cook in the oven for 10 minutes. The whole pizza is 7 points and it is delicious!
Pimento Burger Pizza
First, I get out a Rosemary and Olive Oil Flat Out and heat my oven to 425. Next, I mix together 2 tablespoons of ketchup and 2 teaspoons of mustard. I spread this mixture onto the bread. I then sprinkle on the following: 4 tablespoons of browned,ground turkey breast that I have cooked and drained, 1 tablespoon of Ruth's Light Pimento Cheese spread, 2 tablespoons of French's Fried Onions,and 2 tablespoons of pickles. I then pop it in the oven for 10 minutes. The whole pizza is 7 points and it is wonderful! You'll never miss those fast food burgers or pizzas!
* You can use any type of bread to keep the 7 point total as long as the bread is 3 points total. I also like to use the Toufayan Whole Wheat Pita Bread (the large one), or a pair of the Arnold thins.
* Don't use an English muffin. They get too soggy in my opinion.
* To reduce the point value by one, omit the French's Fried onions, especially if you don't like them.
* Not a fan of pimento cheese? Top with 3 tablespoons of reduced fat shredded cheese to keep the point value the same.
* Next, I am going to make a homemade Big Mac burger using Fat Free Thousand Island as my base, those little tiny onion pieces, pickles, ketchup,a flat out, and shredded cheese. I can't wait to try it!
Delicious Food Cures the Monday Blues!
Ah, it's Monday! A day that many people dread every Sunday night. For most people, Monday means going back to work and getting back into their daily routine. It used to mean the same thing for me until I left the teaching profession. Now Monday represents my first day of 5 that I have to be home finding something to occupy my time. After 4 months of being a "housewife", I really do need a job. My resume is floating throughout the county and I have some potential jobs lined up, so we will see what happens. In the meantime, my focus is on finding as many quick and easy breakfast and lunch options as I can, so that when I return to work, I will still have the time to fix healthy meals that tastes good and don't bore me.
Breakfast: Today I fixed peachy,creamy oatmeal. I have already listed this recipe in a post a few days back on 1/29/11. It was delicious and very filling!
Snack # 1: Miso Soup
I like to eat. No surprise there. Whenever, it's snack time, a few carrots just aren't going to cut it with me! I need a snack with some substance - something that is going to keep me full until my next meal time so that I will be less tempted to reach for junk! I love Miso soup, and it's so low fat and easy to make that I usually make a big pot every week. I eat it as a snack or as part of a meal with lunch or dinner.
First I put 6 cups of low sodium chicken broth in a pot, and I bring it to a boil. Once it boils, I reduce the heat to low. I toss in 4 cups of fresh spinach and 1 cup of firm tofu (diced). I continue to cook the soup on low until the spinach begins to wilt. Then I add a little salt and pepper and stir. Next, I pull out 2/3 of a cup of the hot liquid from the pot (liquid only). Then I stir in 3 tablespoons of miso paste into the 2/3 of a cup of liquid. Then I pour the miso liquid back into the pot, stir and serve.
* 1 1/2 cups of the soup is one point.
* I usually add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of French Fried Onions to the soup to make it even better, and I top it with a chopped scallion.
* The only place close to Aiken that I could find miso paste is at Earthfare in Augusta. I could never find it anywhere else.
Breakfast: Today I fixed peachy,creamy oatmeal. I have already listed this recipe in a post a few days back on 1/29/11. It was delicious and very filling!
Snack # 1: Miso Soup
I like to eat. No surprise there. Whenever, it's snack time, a few carrots just aren't going to cut it with me! I need a snack with some substance - something that is going to keep me full until my next meal time so that I will be less tempted to reach for junk! I love Miso soup, and it's so low fat and easy to make that I usually make a big pot every week. I eat it as a snack or as part of a meal with lunch or dinner.
First I put 6 cups of low sodium chicken broth in a pot, and I bring it to a boil. Once it boils, I reduce the heat to low. I toss in 4 cups of fresh spinach and 1 cup of firm tofu (diced). I continue to cook the soup on low until the spinach begins to wilt. Then I add a little salt and pepper and stir. Next, I pull out 2/3 of a cup of the hot liquid from the pot (liquid only). Then I stir in 3 tablespoons of miso paste into the 2/3 of a cup of liquid. Then I pour the miso liquid back into the pot, stir and serve.
* 1 1/2 cups of the soup is one point.
* I usually add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of French Fried Onions to the soup to make it even better, and I top it with a chopped scallion.
* The only place close to Aiken that I could find miso paste is at Earthfare in Augusta. I could never find it anywhere else.
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