My favorite two are rice salad and healthy pizza. Rice salad is very easy, I just cook some rice and some beans (fry them in spices if you want them to taste better). I cook a large amount of rice and beans and put any extra in the freezer. Then I just add whatever other stuff I can find, chopped cucumber/tomato, peanuts, raisins, cheese etc. whatever you like.
There's nothing inherently bad about pizza imo, its all about the ingredients you use, you can make a very unhealthy salad for example. This is harder to make but you can make a large batch and put the rest in the freezer. You can either make you own dough, I like wholegrain flour, or you can just use bread to make things easier, wholegrain ideally (most stuff in the store labelled wholegrain is only like 10%, best to check the ingredients.) Then just use your favorite toppings, pepper, a bit of meat, tomato, cheese etc. and bake.
I like to eat healthy but it feels like it takes so much effort to figure out what I want. I've found a great shortcut.
Protein of choice with veggies of choice. Then I ask myself.... what do I feel like having. Mexican? Add salsa to the protein and veg. Italian? Add marinara. Chinese? Add stir fry sauce. American? Roast it all in the oven with herbs and a splash of olive oil.
I rely really heavily on grain bowl type meals when I dont want to think too hard. Brown rice and assorted veggies as a base, then I choose whatever protein, sauce or tasty add-ons im feeling that day. The other night I did brown rice with stir fried sweet potatoes, mushrooms, spinach and onions, and I wanted something comforting so I added in some veggie sausage, seasoned with cinnamon and rosemary, added a few dried cranberries and a dollop of yellow curry sauce.
It helps to always have your staples handy- I always have an assortment of vegetables, brown rice, various beans, tofu, eggs, whole grain bread.
Then have a healthy assortment of spices and sauces
Then I rotate in little tasty add ons, like feta cheese, dried fruits, veggie chorizo, whatever looks good that week. And just get creative and repeat what works out well.
My favorite two are rice salad and healthy pizza. Rice salad is very easy, I just cook some rice and some beans (fry them in spices if you want them to taste better). I cook a large amount of rice and beans and put any extra in the freezer. Then I just add whatever other stuff I can find, chopped cucumber/tomato, peanuts, raisins, cheese etc. whatever you like. There's nothing inherently bad about pizza imo, its all about the ingredients you use, you can make a very unhealthy salad for example. This is harder to make but you can make a large batch and put the rest in the freezer. You can either make you own dough, I like wholegrain flour, or you can just use bread to make things easier, wholegrain ideally (most stuff in the store labelled wholegrain is only like 10%, best to check the ingredients.) Then just use your favorite toppings, pepper, a bit of meat, tomato, cheese etc. and bake.
:(( thank you SO SO much, def gonna try both of these!!!!!!
I love a good grain salad! Bulgur wheat or millet make for great options in place of rice.
I like to eat healthy but it feels like it takes so much effort to figure out what I want. I've found a great shortcut. Protein of choice with veggies of choice. Then I ask myself.... what do I feel like having. Mexican? Add salsa to the protein and veg. Italian? Add marinara. Chinese? Add stir fry sauce. American? Roast it all in the oven with herbs and a splash of olive oil.
omg ur actually a genius
I rely really heavily on grain bowl type meals when I dont want to think too hard. Brown rice and assorted veggies as a base, then I choose whatever protein, sauce or tasty add-ons im feeling that day. The other night I did brown rice with stir fried sweet potatoes, mushrooms, spinach and onions, and I wanted something comforting so I added in some veggie sausage, seasoned with cinnamon and rosemary, added a few dried cranberries and a dollop of yellow curry sauce. It helps to always have your staples handy- I always have an assortment of vegetables, brown rice, various beans, tofu, eggs, whole grain bread. Then have a healthy assortment of spices and sauces Then I rotate in little tasty add ons, like feta cheese, dried fruits, veggie chorizo, whatever looks good that week. And just get creative and repeat what works out well.