[wyrillco]

We mentioned this in another thread...<br><br>
But let's all share our easy go-to stuff for when we don't have time to cook.

 

[muzicgrl]

Microwaved "baked" potato. I like it with lowfat cheese and nonfat sour cream or that frozen cheese broccoli stuff (thats really low cal). Its warm, quick and filling.

 

[sistergoldenhair]

Thawed salmon fillet in the grill pan, with a little teriyaki brushed on.<br><br>
While it's cooking I microwave a 90 second pouch of brown rice and a ~5 min package of frozen mixed veggies (Green Giant makes some I like). I mix all the veggies and rice and divide into two servings, so I have one ready for next time.<br><br>
This takes about 10 minutes to make, is satsifying and nutritious. The whole thing is about 400 calories, too.

 

[merigayle]

a box of couscous (cooks in 5 minutes) and veggie burgers nuked then in the toaster over, steamed broccoli. Whole meal in under 10 minutes.<br><br>
lately i have been setting the rice cooker up on a timer and i have fresh cooked rice in the AM when i wake up. Usually it is 2/3 brown rice 1/3 quinoa YUMMMMMMY

 

[muzicgrl]

I like to do "hot" salads. I will sautee up a bunch of veggies (like mushrooms, onions, summer squash, eggplant, bell peppers...really just whatever I have) and lay it on a mixed bed of spinich/romaine. I generally top with feta and some sort of protein source (sometimes seafood cooked with the veggies, or chicken, etc) or I just throw on shelled sunflower seeds. I discovered that if I add a little balsamic while its cooking, I dont even need a dressing...I can just use the cooking liquid.<br><br>
Takes only about 15 mins and can be done with frozen veggies also.

 

[toe jam on crusty feet]

I love to take a box of the seasoned quinoa and toss in mushrooms, asparagus, onion and then top it with feta. I think I will have that tomorrow!!! Yum!

 

[seattlegirl]

You took mine. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad">

 

[seattlegirl]

Tonight I had a bowl of Cheerios.<br><br>
Does that count?<br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">

 

[muzicgrl]

No <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><br><br>
But I do omlettes a lot because they only take a couple minutes. Filled with sauteed veggies and cheese its a complete meal.

 

[Gingerbread]

hummus.

 

[wyrillco]

mmm... these sound good!<br><br>
My favorite easy fix lately has been the tomato soup from Amy's.... It's like 250 cals for the can, but it's really chunky and filling and I eat it with low cal bread. YUM.<br><br>
Now I'm hungry!!

 

[muzicgrl]

I go with slightly lower cal soup (90 per serving) and have grilled cheese with it. Yummy!

 

[witchypoo]

have you tried the muir glen organic tomato soup? that stuff is freakin' fantastic. much better than amy's.

 

[wyrillco]

Where would I get something like this?

 

[Buxtehude]

Okay, this looks good.

 

[seattlegirl]

Does your grocery store have a "natural" or "organic" or "hippie" section?<br><br>
See, in Seattle, Muir Glen and Amy's and everything was just out in the regular aisles, as if it was, you know, <i>food</i> that regular people might eat.<br><br>
Here such things seem to be specialities and rather hard to come by. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad">

 

[drgenie]

Courtney, is there a Trader Joe's near you? They would likely have it, or their own brand, which is usually pretty good.

 

[Buxtehude]

I tried Muzicgrl's hot salad idea, and it was really good!

 

[Buxtehude]

(the balsamic vinegar is an important component!)

 

[muzicgrl]

<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><br>
I do it all the time because I get bored with plain ole salads.