Lunch ideas

[Guest guest]

I throw fresh fruit and a hand full of almonds in a paper bag and run out the

door.

[Guest guest]

I eat salads every day twice a day, lunch and

dinner, and every one tastes better than the last. But it

wasen't always that way. I went through the same thing,

and I got in to " raw cuisine " . Check through this

links page, for raw sites with recipes. there are a lot

of

them.<br><br><a href=http://www.living-foods.com/links.html

target=new>http://www.living-foods.com/links.html</a><br><br>If you have a

blender and a juicer, here is a great

raw soup recipe from Juliano's book, RAW the Uncook

Book.<br><br>Fiery Lava<br><br>1 1/2 cups fresh carrot juice<br>1

tablespoon mint leaves<br>1 teaspoon minced jalapeno<br>1

teaspoon minced ginger<br>2 teaspoons minced garlic

<br>1/3 cup avocado<br>2 teaspoons olive oil<br>2

tablespoons Nama Shoyu (soy sauce)<br>or 1 1/2 teaspoons

Celtic sea salt<br>1 tablespoon basil leaves<br><br>For

Garnish:<br>2 tablespoons avocado, diced<br>2 teaspoons fresh

mint leaves, chopped<br>2 teaspoons diced red bell

peppers<br>2 teaspoons scallions, chopped<br><br>Blend soup

ingredients for 30 to 45 seconds, until creamy. Divide soup

into serving bowls and garnish with avocado, mint,

bell peppers, and scallions. Eat

immediately.<br><br>This is my all time favorite soup, cooked or not.

While you are at it, get Juliano's book.<br><br>When I

went through this phase, I really had a lot of fun

experimenting with different recipes, and learned a lot about

raw foods.<br><br>Have fun, Doug

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

 

It's great to be a part of this group. I need some ideas of easy things I

can take to work for lunch.

Thanks for all the great recipes.

 

Suzanne

[Guest guest]

The tomatoes packed in oil are in olive oil and I believe that they say olive

oil is heart friendly. You can cook pine nuts or almonds into your rice for

added flavor and interest, but also the nutritional benefit. What, if anything

are you going to use as a dressing on the spinach. Braggs apple cider vinagar

with lemon juice might be good.

It sounds good.

Katie

 

David <d.r.stack wrote:

Greetings:

 

I am new to this type of eating.

 

I had a heart attack December 29th. Feel great today. I am changing

my lifestyle and vegan seems the way I want to go. For now I will

limit this menu for lunch and slowly incorporate this lifestyle into

all I eat.

 

I want to get your input for this lunch. I like to take my lunch to work

everyday.

I need food that is filling, nutritional and easy. Here is one idea

I have.

 

Brown rice cooked with sun dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

fresh cut vegetables: broccoli, snow peas, carrots and red cabbage

organic soybean beans (canned - rinsed)

pinto bean (canned - rinsed)

banana peppers rings (watch salt)

bed of spinach

basil

 

Served cold as a salad and easy to take to work.

 

Any ideas will be appreciated.

 

David

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I just made an awesome bean dip with lots of garlic and cannelini beans. Mix it

in the food processor with a tbsp of lemon juice and 3 tbsp of olive oil. I

added some parsely and mix in some chopped roasted red peppers by hand.

I eat it at my desk for an afternoon snack. I do organic soups for lunch, as it

is easy and quick (only 20 minutes for lunch at work).

Best of luck,

Cassie

 

David <d.r.stack wrote: Greetings:

 

I am new to this type of eating.

 

I had a heart attack December 29th. Feel great today. I am changing

my lifestyle and vegan seems the way I want to go. For now I will

limit this menu for lunch and slowly incorporate this lifestyle into

all I eat.

 

I want to get your input for this lunch. I like to take my lunch to work

everyday.

I need food that is filling, nutritional and easy. Here is one idea

I have.

 

Brown rice cooked with sun dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

fresh cut vegetables: broccoli, snow peas, carrots and red cabbage

organic soybean beans (canned - rinsed)

pinto bean (canned - rinsed)

banana peppers rings (watch salt)

bed of spinach

basil

 

Served cold as a salad and easy to take to work.

 

Any ideas will be appreciated.

 

David

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I would cook up some brown rice to mix the vegetables with. Delicious!!

 

Marilyn Daub

mcdaub

Vanceburg, KY

My cats knead me!!!

-

" David " <d.r.stack

 

Monday, March 03, 2008 6:06 PM

Lunch Ideas

 

 

> Greetings:

>

> I am new to this type of eating.

>

> I had a heart attack December 29th. Feel great today. I am changing

> my lifestyle and vegan seems the way I want to go. For now I will

> limit this menu for lunch and slowly incorporate this lifestyle into

> all I eat.

>

> I want to get your input for this lunch. I like to take my lunch to work

> everyday.

> I need food that is filling, nutritional and easy. Here is one idea

> I have.

>

> Brown rice cooked with sun dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

> fresh cut vegetables: broccoli, snow peas, carrots and red cabbage

> organic soybean beans (canned - rinsed)

> pinto bean (canned - rinsed)

> banana peppers rings (watch salt)

> bed of spinach

> basil

>

> Served cold as a salad and easy to take to work.

>

> Any ideas will be appreciated.

>

> David

 

[Guest guest]

I normally take leftovers from last night's dinner, since I have use

of a microwave at work. This way I can have a hot meal.

 

When I go hiking or somewhere else without microwave oven I take

sandwiches for lunch, and I highly recommend a sandwich made just like

tuna salad, I think it is called toona in the files? It uses mashed

chick peas instead of tuna, brilliant idea. I add chow chow, lots of

mustard, everything i would add to tuna salad, and instead of eggs

(some people add eggs to tuna salad, my SO does) I add mashed tofu. It

is really great as a sandwich. Tomato slices go well with it.

 

Good ole PB & J is good too. For a little extra kick I use the cinnamon

raisin bread sold at Trader Joes, peanut butter, a nice jam, and I add

sliced jalapeno peppers (really thin slices). I forget I put them

there when I eat it and it gives me a little surprise kick. I know it

sounds weird but try it, it is really good.

 

 

, " David " <d.r.stack wrote:

>

> Greetings:

>

> I am new to this type of eating.

>

> I had a heart attack December 29th. Feel great today. I am changing

> my lifestyle and vegan seems the way I want to go. For now I will

> limit this menu for lunch and slowly incorporate this lifestyle into

> all I eat.

>

> I want to get your input for this lunch. I like to take my lunch to

work everyday.

> I need food that is filling, nutritional and easy. Here is one idea

> I have.

>

> Brown rice cooked with sun dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

> fresh cut vegetables: broccoli, snow peas, carrots and red cabbage

> organic soybean beans (canned - rinsed)

> pinto bean (canned - rinsed)

> banana peppers rings (watch salt)

> bed of spinach

> basil

>

> Served cold as a salad and easy to take to work.

>

> Any ideas will be appreciated.

>

> David

>

[Guest guest]

<<< " ...I want to get your input for this lunch. I like to take my lunch to

work everyday.

I need food that is filling, nutritional and easy. Here is one idea

I have.

 

Brown rice cooked with sun dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

fresh cut vegetables: broccoli, snow peas, carrots and red cabbage

organic soybean beans (canned - rinsed)

pinto bean (canned - rinsed)

banana peppers rings (watch salt)

bed of spinach

basil

 

Served cold as a salad and easy to take to work.

Any ideas will be appreciated.

David >>>

 

 

David,

 

It sounds good to me! One comment I have is this, be sure to keep your

cooked rice COLD (or hot, if you are planning to eat it warmed up). I took a

food sanitation certification course for my state, and one thing was emphasized

about any kind of cooked rice is that it is prone to food spoilage. Not to

scare you or anything like that--just to be safe with your healthy lunch

food--keep it cold!

 

I like the idea of that basil added to it--especially if it is fresh

basil leaves!

 

Also, cooked and chilled wheat, rye, spelt or other whole grain " berries "

also make nice additions to chilled salad foods. I once had a salad with spelt

berries, a " vinaigrette " with olive oil and vinegar (flavored vinegars are nice)

and it had garlic, pepper and some herbs (parsley and basil, if I remember). I

loved it!

 

Tabouli salad is made, often, with " bulgur " cracked wheat, and has lemon

juice, parsley, various additions, such as chopped cucumber, mint leaves, pieces

of tomato...It's wonderfully refreshing and healthy--could be eaten alongside

many other foods, such as your soybeans and veggies. Some folks have made a

similar salad with cooked quinoa--which is touted as a " complete protein " food

grain.

 

Your meal ideas sound great! It sounds like you have a good start on

planning for your vegetarian lunches! Best wishes for your continued health and

recovery!

 

--Laura B.,in Illinois

 

.

[Guest guest]

Hi David,

 

What a scary thing! Glad you are here today

 

I take my lunch every day. On the weekends I cook a crockpot dish and

another big batch of something.

 

This week I've had rice and curry (lentil spinach & chickpea w/

FriChik) over a bed of arugula, and rice and chili over beet greens.

Last week I had rice and hummus over spinach with yummy olives.

Sometimes I swap the rice for barley or something with more nutrition.

I always include a bed of greens. When I heat it up at work the

greens wilt down and get incorporated into the dish.

 

Some other faves:

 

Roasted Vegetable soup (creamed with a package of silken tofu) over a

bed of greens

 

Kai-san's roasted mushrooms, marinated baked tofu over rice over chicory

 

Morningstar Chik'n or steak strips fajita-style with onions and

peppers with tortillas for wrapping with greens and cilantro

 

Peace,

Diane

 

 

 

, " David " <d.r.stack wrote:

>

> Greetings:

>

> I am new to this type of eating.

>

> I had a heart attack December 29th. Feel great today. I am changing

> my lifestyle and vegan seems the way I want to go. For now I will

> limit this menu for lunch and slowly incorporate this lifestyle into

> all I eat.

>

> I want to get your input for this lunch. I like to take my lunch to

work everyday.

> I need food that is filling, nutritional and easy. Here is one idea

> I have.

>

> Brown rice cooked with sun dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

> fresh cut vegetables: broccoli, snow peas, carrots and red cabbage

> organic soybean beans (canned - rinsed)

> pinto bean (canned - rinsed)

> banana peppers rings (watch salt)

> bed of spinach

> basil

>

> Served cold as a salad and easy to take to work.

>

> Any ideas will be appreciated.

>

> David

>

[Guest guest]

Katie,

 

Thank you for the input. I had sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil in

the refrigerator and used some og the oil only in my rice and bean

vegetable salad and it really was good!

 

I really like the salad for lunc. And no hypoglysemic let down 2 or

3 hours later.

 

David

 

 

, Katie <cozycate wrote:

>

> The tomatoes packed in oil are in olive oil and I believe that they

say olive oil is heart friendly. You can cook pine nuts or almonds

into your rice for added flavor and interest, but also the

nutritional benefit. What, if anything are you going to use as a

dressing on the spinach. Braggs apple cider vinagar with lemon juice

might be good.

> It sounds good.

> Katie

>

> David <d.r.stack wrote:

> Greetings:

>

> I am new to this type of eating.

>

> I had a heart attack December 29th. Feel great today. I am changing

> my lifestyle and vegan seems the way I want to go. For now I will

> limit this menu for lunch and slowly incorporate this lifestyle

into

> all I eat.

>

> I want to get your input for this lunch. I like to take my lunch to

work everyday.

> I need food that is filling, nutritional and easy. Here is one idea

> I have.

>

> Brown rice cooked with sun dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

> fresh cut vegetables: broccoli, snow peas, carrots and red cabbage

> organic soybean beans (canned - rinsed)

> pinto bean (canned - rinsed)

> banana peppers rings (watch salt)

> bed of spinach

> basil

>

> Served cold as a salad and easy to take to work.

>

> Any ideas will be appreciated.

>

> David

 

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[Guest guest]

Cassie,

 

I have written down this recipe and will try it when I get a free

minute. Are your beans canned or dryed?

 

Sounds really good.

 

David

 

 

-- In , Cassie Dixon

<roxy87cabriolet wrote:

>

> I just made an awesome bean dip with lots of garlic and cannelini

beans. Mix it in the food processor with a tbsp of lemon juice and 3

tbsp of olive oil. I added some parsely and mix in some chopped

roasted red peppers by hand.

> I eat it at my desk for an afternoon snack. I do organic soups for

lunch, as it is easy and quick (only 20 minutes for lunch at work).

> Best of luck,

> Cassie

>

> David <d.r.stack wrote:

Greetings:

>

> I am new to this type of eating.

>

> I had a heart attack December 29th. Feel great today. I am

changing

> my lifestyle and vegan seems the way I want to go. For now I will

> limit this menu for lunch and slowly incorporate this lifestyle

into

> all I eat.

>

> I want to get your input for this lunch. I like to take my lunch

to work everyday.

> I need food that is filling, nutritional and easy. Here is one

idea

> I have.

>

> Brown rice cooked with sun dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

> fresh cut vegetables: broccoli, snow peas, carrots and red cabbage

> organic soybean beans (canned - rinsed)

> pinto bean (canned - rinsed)

> banana peppers rings (watch salt)

> bed of spinach

> basil

>

> Served cold as a salad and easy to take to work.

>

> Any ideas will be appreciated.

>

> David

>

>

 

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>

[Guest guest]

Canned cannelini, but I am sure you can cook the dry ones...

It was super yummy

 

David <d.r.stack wrote: Cassie,

 

I have written down this recipe and will try it when I get a free

minute. Are your beans canned or dryed?

 

Sounds really good.

 

David

 

-- In , Cassie Dixon

<roxy87cabriolet wrote:

>

> I just made an awesome bean dip with lots of garlic and cannelini

beans. Mix it in the food processor with a tbsp of lemon juice and 3

tbsp of olive oil. I added some parsely and mix in some chopped

roasted red peppers by hand.

> I eat it at my desk for an afternoon snack. I do organic soups for

lunch, as it is easy and quick (only 20 minutes for lunch at work).

> Best of luck,

> Cassie

>

> David <d.r.stack wrote:

Greetings:

>

> I am new to this type of eating.

>

> I had a heart attack December 29th. Feel great today. I am

changing

> my lifestyle and vegan seems the way I want to go. For now I will

> limit this menu for lunch and slowly incorporate this lifestyle

into

> all I eat.

>

> I want to get your input for this lunch. I like to take my lunch

to work everyday.

> I need food that is filling, nutritional and easy. Here is one

idea

> I have.

>

> Brown rice cooked with sun dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

> fresh cut vegetables: broccoli, snow peas, carrots and red cabbage

> organic soybean beans (canned - rinsed)

> pinto bean (canned - rinsed)

> banana peppers rings (watch salt)

> bed of spinach

> basil

>

> Served cold as a salad and easy to take to work.

>

> Any ideas will be appreciated.

>

> David

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

I imagine lots of members will have good ideas! My ideas for packed lunches

doesn't go much past salads and fruit - with perhaps some low-fat wraps (Weight

Watchers has excellent ones which are also wholewheat) into which to slice and

stuff some of the goodies when the time comes.

 

You can always take a look at http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/ She usually has

some excellent ideas, and of course although it's intended for kids it's not

unsuitable, minus any smiley faces on foods, for grownups. Come to think of it,

what's wrong with a smiley face! LOL Remember, though, that you'll have to pick

and choose since the site is not intended for slimming / weightloss.

 

Love and hugs, Pat

 

I'm looking for lunch ideas - I'll be packing my lunch 4 days a week

for the next year. Looking for simple recipes and some variety, also

food that is slimming but also filling.

 

I will not have access to a refridgerator or a microwave, so whatever I

bring has to keep for 4 hours in my backpack.

 

Not asking a lot, I know

 

Thanks,

Susan

 

 

---

 

 

[Guest guest]

Whatever you had for supper the night before. If it needs to be hot,

put it in a thermos.

 

Pam

 

On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 9:00 PM, Susan <susansf04 wrote:

> I'm looking for lunch ideas - I'll be packing my lunch 4 days a week

> for the next year. Looking for simple recipes and some variety, also

> food that is slimming but also filling.

>

> I will not have access to a refridgerator or a microwave, so whatever I

> bring has to keep for 4 hours in my backpack.

>

> Not asking a lot, I know

>

> Thanks,

> Susan

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi All

 

 

 

I've been a member of this group for ages now, but I don't think I've posted

very often, if at all. I've been doing the food for two years, recently

stumbled and fell off step three, and am now looking to get going on that

again. My first step is to focus on lunch, as I've noticed that if I don't

eat a good lunch, my entire day gets derailed and it's very unlikely that

I'll eat dinner.

 

 

 

So, I'm here looking for lunch ideas. What do you all like to have at

lunchtime? I don't eat meat or fish, but do eat eggs and cheese. I'm

currently very low in energy and motivation from being depressed - I know

that three good step three meals a day can make a huge difference to that,

so I'm keen to find some simple things that will help to get me going.

 

 

 

Any and all ideas will be very welcome!

 

 

 

Jenny

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Jenny,

 

That sounds good to focus on lunch. I agree, enough lunch is

crucial to staying steady.

 

Today I'm having bean soup with cooked broccoli, cauliflower and

brown rice mixed in, and hard boiled eggs and guacamole on top.

Split pea soup with added things is good too. If I only want to use

two eggs, I add wild rice cakes loaded with nut butter.

 

I like Amy's frozen bean and tofu enchiladas with melted almond

cheese, added veggies (green beans or broccoli), extra black olives.

refried beans and guacamole-and it takes 5 minutes to put together.

 

I also like fried eggs and refried beans wrapped in whole grain

tortillas with hot sauce and a salad on the side.

 

In warmer weather I like egg salad mixed with hummus, carrots,

celery and dill pickles, on a salad with whole grain toast on the side.

 

JoEllen

 

 

 

, " Jenny " <jennifer.lee53 wrote:

>

> Hi All

>

>

>

> I've been a member of this group for ages now, but I don't think I've posted

> very often, if at all. I've been doing the food for two years, recently

> stumbled and fell off step three, and am now looking to get going on that

> again. My first step is to focus on lunch, as I've noticed that if I don't

> eat a good lunch, my entire day gets derailed and it's very unlikely that

> I'll eat dinner.

>

>

>

> So, I'm here looking for lunch ideas. What do you all like to have at

> lunchtime? I don't eat meat or fish, but do eat eggs and cheese. I'm

> currently very low in energy and motivation from being depressed - I know

> that three good step three meals a day can make a huge difference to that,

> so I'm keen to find some simple things that will help to get me going.

>

>

>

> Any and all ideas will be very welcome!

>

>

>

> Jenny

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My favorite lunch is a bean and cheese burrito using a whole wheat tortilla.

Yum, yum. I could eat that almost every day. (Since I am going without cheese

right now, I have bought avocados to add some fat and creaminess to some of my

recipes, so I think I will make myself a burrito with avocado one of these

days.)

 

Another quick and easy stand-by lunch I make is to food-process 1 clove garlic,

1 can (drained) garbanzo or white beans, 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, and some

salt and pepper. I process this until chunky (it doesn't get smooth like hummus

unless you add a bunch more oil). This makes a thick enough paste to be used as

a sandwich spread, and I put it on whole wheat bread with dijon mustard and

whatever veggies sound good.

 

That's not quite enough protein, so I would add something like a cheese stick.

 

If you're wobbly and low on energy, I'd definitely be sure to get the high-end

of your protein amount AND a decent serving of browns at lunch. We focus a lot

on the protein, but getting enough browns makes a huge difference too. Maybe you

could look at making a potato salad as an accompaniment to lunch. Just a

thought. :-)

 

Cheers,

Sharon

 

 

 

________________________________

Jenny <jennifer.lee53

 

Fri, January 8, 2010 6:53:11 AM

Lunch ideas

 

 

Hi All

 

I've been a member of this group for ages now, but I don't think I've posted

very often, if at all. I've been doing the food for two years, recently

stumbled and fell off step three, and am now looking to get going on that

again. My first step is to focus on lunch, as I've noticed that if I don't

eat a good lunch, my entire day gets derailed and it's very unlikely that

I'll eat dinner.

 

So, I'm here looking for lunch ideas. What do you all like to have at

lunchtime? I don't eat meat or fish, but do eat eggs and cheese. I'm

currently very low in energy and motivation from being depressed - I know

that three good step three meals a day can make a huge difference to that,

so I'm keen to find some simple things that will help to get me going.

 

Any and all ideas will be very welcome!

 

Jenny

 

 

[Guest guest]

Sharon, JoEllen, thanks so much for the ideas. Definitely some inspiring

suggestions in there.

 

 

 

I'm slowly dipping my toe into step three by way of lunch. Today I made an

omelette with feta cheese, red onion, peas and mint, which was pretty yummy.

I had to add a couple of Babybels to make up the protein, and there was no

carb at all, but it's a start. Two days ago I ate 6 bags of Wotsits at

lunch time, so this is a definite improvement. :-)

 

 

 

I can see that the way forward is to mix protein sources at each meal, and

have plenty of things like potato salad on hand. It'll take me a while, but

it really seems do-able now. The first time I started step three I couldn't

even begin to imagine how I would get enough protein from veggie sources,

but now I'm confident that with some practice I can do it. I weigh over

200lbs, so my plan is to work with the 0.4 protein measurement until I can

do that easily at every meal, and then see whether my body will be happier

if I increase it to 0.5.

 

 

 

Jenny

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Jenny, I'm so glad you've gained confidence in your ability to get enough

protein. I'm glad you are here sharing your journey with us.

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

 

 

 

 

________________________________

Jenny <jennifer.lee53

 

Sat, January 9, 2010 3:15:31 PM

RE: Lunch ideas

 

 

Sharon, JoEllen, thanks so much for the ideas. Definitely some inspiring

suggestions in there.

 

I'm slowly dipping my toe into step three by way of lunch. Today I made an

omelette with feta cheese, red onion, peas and mint, which was pretty yummy.

I had to add a couple of Babybels to make up the protein, and there was no

carb at all, but it's a start. Two days ago I ate 6 bags of Wotsits at

lunch time, so this is a definite improvement. :-)

 

I can see that the way forward is to mix protein sources at each meal, and

have plenty of things like potato salad on hand. It'll take me a while, but

it really seems do-able now. The first time I started step three I couldn't

even begin to imagine how I would get enough protein from veggie sources,

but now I'm confident that with some practice I can do it. I weigh over

200lbs, so my plan is to work with the 0.4 protein measurement until I can

do that easily at every meal, and then see whether my body will be happier

if I increase it to 0.5.

 

Jenny

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Jenny,

 

Lovely to see you here!

 

Your omlette sounds lovely, I hadn't thought about using feta cheese. Did you

just crumble it on the top?

 

Steph x

 

 

, " Jenny " <jennifer.lee53 wrote:

>

> Sharon, JoEllen, thanks so much for the ideas. Definitely some inspiring

> suggestions in there.

>

>

>

> I'm slowly dipping my toe into step three by way of lunch. Today I made an

> omelette with feta cheese, red onion, peas and mint, which was pretty yummy.

> I had to add a couple of Babybels to make up the protein, and there was no

> carb at all, but it's a start. Two days ago I ate 6 bags of Wotsits at

> lunch time, so this is a definite improvement. :-)

>

>

>

> I can see that the way forward is to mix protein sources at each meal, and

> have plenty of things like potato salad on hand. It'll take me a while, but

> it really seems do-able now. The first time I started step three I couldn't

> even begin to imagine how I would get enough protein from veggie sources,

> but now I'm confident that with some practice I can do it. I weigh over

> 200lbs, so my plan is to work with the 0.4 protein measurement until I can

> do that easily at every meal, and then see whether my body will be happier

> if I increase it to 0.5.

>

>

>

> Jenny

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Steph

 

 

 

Good to see you here too!

 

 

 

I fried the red onion, and while that was cooking I mixed up the eggs with

the peas, chopped mint and little cubes of feta, then poured it all in over

the onion, and cooked until set. I think technically it was more of a

frittata kind of thing than a classic omelette, but whatever you call it, it

was pretty yummy, and quick to cook.

 

 

 

I also made a delicious lentil salad the other day; cooked puy lentils mixed

with finely sliced red onions, peas, mint and pine nuts, flavoured with a

mixture of olive oil, hazelnut oil, a little wine vinegar and some ground

cumin. That was yummy, and I think it would also be good with some cubed

feta mixed in.

 

 

 

Jenny

 

 

 

_____

 

 

On Behalf Of Steph

14 January 2010 13:55

 

Re: Lunch ideas

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Jenny,

 

Lovely to see you here!

 

Your omlette sounds lovely, I hadn't thought about using feta cheese. Did

you just crumble it on the top?

 

Steph x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Fantastic Jenny,

 

Thanks so much, I have printed this and am going to start a little book with

quick yummy ideas.

 

Steph x

 

 

, " Jenny " <jennifer.lee53 wrote:

>

> Hi Steph

>

>

>

> Good to see you here too!

>

>

>

> I fried the red onion, and while that was cooking I mixed up the eggs with

> the peas, chopped mint and little cubes of feta, then poured it all in over

> the onion, and cooked until set. I think technically it was more of a

> frittata kind of thing than a classic omelette, but whatever you call it, it

> was pretty yummy, and quick to cook.

>

>

>

> I also made a delicious lentil salad the other day; cooked puy lentils mixed

> with finely sliced red onions, peas, mint and pine nuts, flavoured with a

> mixture of olive oil, hazelnut oil, a little wine vinegar and some ground

> cumin. That was yummy, and I think it would also be good with some cubed

> feta mixed in.

>

>

>

> Jenny

>

>

>

> _____

>

>

> On Behalf Of Steph

> 14 January 2010 13:55

>

> Re: Lunch ideas

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi Jenny,

>

> Lovely to see you here!

>

> Your omlette sounds lovely, I hadn't thought about using feta cheese. Did

> you just crumble it on the top?

>

> Steph x

 

[Guest guest]

Sorry, can I pick your brains a bit,

 

Were your peas frozen?

 

Puy lentils - do you buy them dry and soak and cook them? It's been a long time

since I was veggie, but even then I never delved into the world of lentils!

 

Steph x

 

 

 

, " Jenny " <jennifer.lee53 wrote:

>

> Hi Steph

>

>

>

> Good to see you here too!

>

>

>

> I fried the red onion, and while that was cooking I mixed up the eggs with

> the peas, chopped mint and little cubes of feta, then poured it all in over

> the onion, and cooked until set. I think technically it was more of a

> frittata kind of thing than a classic omelette, but whatever you call it, it

> was pretty yummy, and quick to cook.

>

>

>

> I also made a delicious lentil salad the other day; cooked puy lentils mixed

> with finely sliced red onions, peas, mint and pine nuts, flavoured with a

> mixture of olive oil, hazelnut oil, a little wine vinegar and some ground

> cumin. That was yummy, and I think it would also be good with some cubed

> feta mixed in.

>

>

>

> Jenny

>

>

>

> _____

>

>

> On Behalf Of Steph

> 14 January 2010 13:55

>

> Re: Lunch ideas

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi Jenny,

>

> Lovely to see you here!

>

> Your omlette sounds lovely, I hadn't thought about using feta cheese. Did

> you just crumble it on the top?

>

> Steph x

 

[Guest guest]

Feel free to pick away!

 

 

 

For the omelette I defrosted the peas (just run them under the cold tap) but

didn't cook them, as they cooked as the omelette cooked. For the salad I

cooked the peas separately first.

 

 

 

I bought the lentils dry, but you don't need to soak them. I think you can

get them canned too, although I've never tried them that way. Dried beans

need to be soaked first, but lentils don't usually. The puy lentils took

about 25 minutes to cook, and they hold their shape nicely rather than

turning to mush, which makes them great for salads.

 

 

 

A word of warning, if you've not really eaten lentils and beans much before,

take care not to introduce too many to your diet at once. I did that the

first time I tried step three and ended up terribly bloated and gassy and

uncomfortable. This time around I'm going much slower. :-)

 

 

 

Jenny

 

 

 

_____

 

 

On Behalf Of Steph

14 January 2010 14:41

 

Re: Lunch ideas

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry, can I pick your brains a bit,

 

Were your peas frozen?

 

Puy lentils - do you buy them dry and soak and cook them? It's been a long

time since I was veggie, but even then I never delved into the world of

lentils!

 

Steph x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Yay, thanks Jenny,

 

I have a lot of changes to make, gluten too, but I'm not in any rush. Well, I

am, but I know that if I go too fast it won't be a good ending lol!

 

Thanks again, I am going to need lots of help methinks, I really appreciate the

advice.

 

Steph x

 

, " Jenny " <jennifer.lee53 wrote:

>

> Feel free to pick away!

>

>

>

> For the omelette I defrosted the peas (just run them under the cold tap) but

> didn't cook them, as they cooked as the omelette cooked. For the salad I

> cooked the peas separately first.

>

>

>

> I bought the lentils dry, but you don't need to soak them. I think you can

> get them canned too, although I've never tried them that way. Dried beans

> need to be soaked first, but lentils don't usually. The puy lentils took

> about 25 minutes to cook, and they hold their shape nicely rather than

> turning to mush, which makes them great for salads.

>

>

>

> A word of warning, if you've not really eaten lentils and beans much before,

> take care not to introduce too many to your diet at once. I did that the

> first time I tried step three and ended up terribly bloated and gassy and

> uncomfortable. This time around I'm going much slower. :-)

>

>

>

> Jenny

>

>

>

> _____

>

>

> On Behalf Of Steph

> 14 January 2010 14:41

>

> Re: Lunch ideas

>

>

>

>

>

> Sorry, can I pick your brains a bit,

>

> Were your peas frozen?

>

> Puy lentils - do you buy them dry and soak and cook them? It's been a long

> time since I was veggie, but even then I never delved into the world of

> lentils!

>

> Steph x