lunch ideas

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jeff,

 

i too find lunch to be a problem. i'm only a few months removed from eating

crappy/yummy american food, so flavor is also a problem. here's a few

recipes i use for lunches:

 

Grilled " Cheese " Sandwich

 

1/3 c water

1/8 c nutritional yeast flakes

1 T flour

1 T fresh lemon juice

1 T sesame tahini

2 1/4 t ketchup

1 t cornstarch

1/2 t onion powder

1/8 t garlic powder

1/8 t turmeric

1/8 t dry mustard

1/8 t salt

4 slices whole grain bread

grainy mustard spread

 

combine all ingredients except bread and grainy mustard spread in a medium

saucepan and whisk until smooth. bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth.

remove from heat. spread mixture on 2 slices of bread. top with other 2

slices. grill in non-stick skillet or skillet misted with non-stick cooking

spray or small amount of vegetable oil. makes 2 sandwiches.

 

i usually measure out 2 batches of the dry ingredients and put one in a jar

for future use. i make the filling while cooking breakfast and grill the

sandwiches slowly while eating breakfast. then i wrap the sandwich in a

paper towel and bag it. i also open a can of tomato soup and put that in a

microwave container. i reheat the sandwich just a bit in the microwave

after i've heated the soup.

 

source: Breaking The Food Seduction by Neal Barnard, M.D.

 

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Rice, Zucchini, and Corn Salad

 

1 c cooked brown rice

1/3 lb. small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into half moons

2/3 c cooked whole corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

1/16 c thinly sliced scallions

1 T fresh lemon juice

3/4 T extra-virgin olive oil

2/3 t dijon mustard

2/3 t dillweed

1/8 t salt

 

combine rice, zucchini, corn, and scallions in a large bowl. whisk together

remaining ingredients. pour over rice and vegetables and toss well. serve

warm or thoroughly shilled. makes 2 1-cup servings.

 

i use leftover rice. i didn't like dillweed much before, but this flavor

combination was surprisingly good for me. my husband didn't share my

enthusiasm, but i'd think it was worth a try.

 

source: Breaking The Food Seduction by Neal Barnard, M.D.

 

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Thai " Chicken " Wrap

 

whole wheat tortillas

seitan, sliced thin

rice noodles

spinach

carrot

tomato

peanuts

thai citrus sauce

 

i adapted this recipe after having this at a vegetarian restaurant. the

rice noodles and the thai citrus sauce i use are from Thai Kitchen. i cut

the carrot into sticks and use cherry tomatoes cut in half. i also chop the

peanuts. i put everything except the tortilla in a bowl and toss it with

the sauce until well-coated but not soggy. i pack that separately from the

tortilla and put it together at lunch time.

 

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those are my three favorite lunches, i suppose. i've got others, so if our

tastes match, let me know and i'll share some more. i'm working my way

through the various cookbooks i've bought. one of them is The Natural

Lunchbox.

 

stevie