Need easy lunch ideas

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I've just joined the Vegetarian List, yet have been trying the program for

years, unfortunately never making it to Step 6. Recently I have decided to

gradually become vegetarian. My usual breakfast will still be okay - 1/3 cup

raw old fashioned oats, 3 T. toasted soya granules (16.5 grams protein), 2 T.

walnuts, 1 T. ground flaxseed, 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 c. water.

However, my usual lunch will not be okay, since it consisted of chicken salad

made from canned chicken breast. I'm looking for some extremely easy and quick

lunch ideas. I don't like to use items high in sodium - so cottage cheese is

out. I also like to make lunch and then have leftovers for the next day so that

I don't have to fix lunch everyday. I think soups will work well when the

weather gets cold. But soups won't work right now when the weather is 90

degrees outside. Thanks for any suggestions you have. Kathy

[Guest guest]

hi Kathy

 

Welcome to the list!

 

I like to marinade [in olive oil, garlic & a splash of balsamic usually] a block

of tempeh, & then to roast it [with whole garlic cloves]

 

Half a block would be enough protein for you with veggies, & a complex carb. I

sometimes treat mine as a burger & have chunks of brown rice bread or a roll,

with salad garnish, but always extra veg on the side.

 

If you eat eggs, a frittata is nice, & again you can make it with 6 eggs & just

eat half each time. The combinations are endless - from Spanish with potato

slices & peas, to roasted red pepper & mushroom. Or a plain version with herbs

can be lovely too.

 

Are you sure about your protein amounts? Eating enough is vital to making the

program work, & it does work for everyone who does it. Your breakfast looks

very light to me. Does it hold you til lunch?

 

Mel

 

, " arbs60 " <arbs60 wrote:

>

> Hi,

> I've just joined the Vegetarian List, yet have been trying the program for

years, unfortunately never making it to Step 6. Recently I have decided to

gradually become vegetarian.

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy, one of my favorite easy lunches is a black bean and cheese buritto. I

take a half cup or more of canned black beans (you can get low sodium or rinse

if you'd like), add to it a half cup of shredded cheese and wrap it in a whole

grained toritilla. I love these because you can add whatever other odds and ends

you'd like, salsa, guacomole, sour cream, grilled veggies, etc depending on your

taste. They assemble very quickly. Typically, though I spend some time on the

weekend making dishes that I can freeze or reheat later for lunches as I need

quick meals too. What about quiches? Have you ever made one of those? They can

be eaten hot or cold .

 

 

By the way, I noticed your use of the word " gradual " in becoming vegetarian and

I wanted to share that I took about 2 years to gradually make the switch myself.

My body was pretty vocal about when she was ready to do more (or needing to step

back). So I say you are in a good frame of mind.

 

Heather

PS what are soya granuales?

 

There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The

other is as though everything is a miracle.

--Albert Einstein

 

 

 

 

________________________________

arbs60 <arbs60

 

Thursday, August 6, 2009 1:21:48 PM

Need easy lunch ideas

 

 

Hi,

I've just joined the Vegetarian List, yet have been trying the program for

years, unfortunately never making it to Step 6. Recently I have decided to

gradually become vegetarian. My usual breakfast will still be okay - 1/3 cup

raw old fashioned oats, 3 T. toasted soya granules (16.5 grams protein), 2 T.

walnuts, 1 T. ground flaxseed, 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 c. water.

However, my usual lunch will not be okay, since it consisted of chicken salad

made from canned chicken breast. I'm looking for some extremely easy and quick

lunch ideas. I don't like to use items high in sodium - so cottage cheese is

out. I also like to make lunch and then have leftovers for the next day so that

I don't have to fix lunch everyday. I think soups will work well when the

weather gets cold. But soups won't work right now when the weather is 90

degrees outside. Thanks for any suggestions you have. Kathy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks Mel for your ideas. I just bought some tempeh from the Earth Fare store

and really didn't know that to do with the stuff!! So, thanks for your recipe.

It looks as though you're right about half a block being the right amount of

protein for me. I try to get 22-24 grams per meal. At breakfast the soya

granules and the Greek yogurt constitute my protein. Breakfast does hold me

till lunch, as long as lunch is no longer than 5 hours later. I like to have

omelettes/frittatas for dinner rather than lunch. I need something easier and

quicker for lunch. Kathy

 

, " mel8239 " <shaggypoo.chaos

wrote:

>

> hi Kathy

>

> Welcome to the list!

>

> I like to marinade [in olive oil, garlic & a splash of balsamic usually] a

block of tempeh, & then to roast it [with whole garlic cloves]

>

> Half a block would be enough protein for you with veggies, & a complex carb.

I sometimes treat mine as a burger & have chunks of brown rice bread or a roll,

with salad garnish, but always extra veg on the side.

>

> If you eat eggs, a frittata is nice, & again you can make it with 6 eggs &

just eat half each time. The combinations are endless - from Spanish with

potato slices & peas, to roasted red pepper & mushroom. Or a plain version with

herbs can be lovely too.

>

> Are you sure about your protein amounts? Eating enough is vital to making the

program work, & it does work for everyone who does it. Your breakfast looks

very light to me. Does it hold you til lunch?

>

> Mel

>

> , " arbs60 " <arbs60@> wrote:

> >

> > Hi,

> > I've just joined the Vegetarian List, yet have been trying the program for

years, unfortunately never making it to Step 6. Recently I have decided to

gradually become vegetarian.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Heather,

I really like your idea of a bean and cheese burrito. Or I could do lentils and

cheese burrito. Thanks for that great easy idea!

 

I always get asked what are soya granules?! So here goes: Brand: Fearn

Natural Foods, Ingredients list: soybeans, Description on package: nut-like

nuggets of toasted soybeans which can be added to ground meats, soups, baked

goods and cereals. I have only tried adding them to my morning oatmeal.

Nutritional facts per one-quarter cup (42 grams)serving size: Calories 150, Fat

1 gram, Sodium 5 mg, Total Carbohydrate 13 g (Fiber 8g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 22

grams.

 

Heather, I've made a copy of your recipe for the protein balls. Once I get all

the ingredients, I will give those a try. Kathy

 

, Heather Butler <hawaiihmb wrote:

>

> Hi Kathy, one of my favorite easy lunches is a black bean and cheese buritto.

I take a half cup or more of canned black beans (you can get low sodium or rinse

if you'd like), add to it a half cup of shredded cheese and wrap it in a whole

grained toritilla. I love these because you can add whatever other odds and ends

you'd like, salsa, guacomole, sour cream, grilled veggies, etc depending on your

taste. They assemble very quickly. Typically, though I spend some time on the

weekend making dishes that I can freeze or reheat later for lunches as I need

quick meals too. What about quiches? Have you ever made one of those? They can

be eaten hot or cold .

>

>

> By the way, I noticed your use of the word " gradual " in becoming vegetarian

and I wanted to share that I took about 2 years to gradually make the switch

myself. My body was pretty vocal about when she was ready to do more (or needing

to step back). So I say you are in a good frame of mind.

>

> Heather

> PS what are soya granuales?

>

> There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle.

The other is as though everything is a miracle.

> --Albert Einstein

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> arbs60 <arbs60

>

> Thursday, August 6, 2009 1:21:48 PM

> Need easy lunch ideas

>

>

> Hi,

> I've just joined the Vegetarian List, yet have been trying the program for

years, unfortunately never making it to Step 6. Recently I have decided to

gradually become vegetarian. My usual breakfast will still be okay - 1/3 cup

raw old fashioned oats, 3 T. toasted soya granules (16.5 grams protein), 2 T.

walnuts, 1 T. ground flaxseed, 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 c. water.

However, my usual lunch will not be okay, since it consisted of chicken salad

made from canned chicken breast. I'm looking for some extremely easy and quick

lunch ideas. I don't like to use items high in sodium - so cottage cheese is

out. I also like to make lunch and then have leftovers for the next day so that

I don't have to fix lunch everyday. I think soups will work well when the

weather gets cold. But soups won't work right now when the weather is 90

degrees outside. Thanks for any suggestions you have. Kathy

>

 

[Guest guest]

Kathy, thanks for the soya granules explanation, you must get tired of having to

describe them all the time LOL

Heather

 

There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle.

The other is as though everything is a miracle.

--Albert Einstein

 

 

 

 

________________________________

arbs60 <arbs60

 

Saturday, August 8, 2009 7:51:26 PM

Re: Need easy lunch ideas

 

 

Hi Heather,

I really like your idea of a bean and cheese burrito. Or I could do lentils and

cheese burrito. Thanks for that great easy idea!

 

I always get asked what are soya granules?! So here goes: Brand: Fearn

Natural Foods, Ingredients list: soybeans, Description on package: nut-like

nuggets of toasted soybeans which can be added to ground meats, soups, baked

goods and cereals. I have only tried adding them to my morning oatmeal.

Nutritional facts per one-quarter cup (42 grams)serving size: Calories 150, Fat

1 gram, Sodium 5 mg, Total Carbohydrate 13 g (Fiber 8g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 22

grams.

 

Heather, I've made a copy of your recipe for the protein balls. Once I get all

the ingredients, I will give those a try. Kathy

 

, Heather Butler <hawaiihmb@. ..>

wrote:

>

> Hi Kathy, one of my favorite easy lunches is a black bean and cheese buritto.

I take a half cup or more of canned black beans (you can get low sodium or rinse

if you'd like), add to it a half cup of shredded cheese and wrap it in a whole

grained toritilla. I love these because you can add whatever other odds and ends

you'd like, salsa, guacomole, sour cream, grilled veggies, etc depending on your

taste. They assemble very quickly. Typically, though I spend some time on the

weekend making dishes that I can freeze or reheat later for lunches as I need

quick meals too. What about quiches? Have you ever made one of those? They can

be eaten hot or cold .

>

>

> By the way, I noticed your use of the word " gradual " in becoming vegetarian

and I wanted to share that I took about 2 years to gradually make the switch

myself. My body was pretty vocal about when she was ready to do more (or needing

to step back). So I say you are in a good frame of mind.

>

> Heather

> PS what are soya granuales?

>

> There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle.

The other is as though everything is a miracle.

> --Albert Einstein

>

>

>

>

> ____________ _________ _________ __

> arbs60 <arbs60

>

> Thursday, August 6, 2009 1:21:48 PM

> Need easy lunch ideas

>

>

> Hi,

> I've just joined the Vegetarian List, yet have been trying the program for

years, unfortunately never making it to Step 6. Recently I have decided to

gradually become vegetarian. My usual breakfast will still be okay - 1/3 cup

raw old fashioned oats, 3 T. toasted soya granules (16.5 grams protein), 2 T.

walnuts, 1 T. ground flaxseed, 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 c. water.

However, my usual lunch will not be okay, since it consisted of chicken salad

made from canned chicken breast. I'm looking for some extremely easy and quick

lunch ideas. I don't like to use items high in sodium - so cottage cheese is

out. I also like to make lunch and then have leftovers for the next day so that

I don't have to fix lunch everyday. I think soups will work well when the

weather gets cold. But soups won't work right now when the weather is 90

degrees outside. Thanks for any suggestions you have. Kathy

>