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Quick, healthy meals?
    #7600277 - 11/05/07 08:50 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

I don't usually take the time to cook a real meal, so I tend to buy lots of prepackaged microwavable dinners. I'd like to actually cook more often, but have trouble finding things that can be made quickly and easily without having to shop for many ingredients. Any suggestions/recipes?


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: Silversoul]
    #7600360 - 11/05/07 09:12 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: Galvie_Flu]
    #7601622 - 11/06/07 08:28 AM (16 years, 2 months ago)

Try buying yourself one of those little grills.

It is so easy and tasty. Boneless grilled chicken breast, throw some lemon pepper, garlic and Mrs. Dash on it. Steam some broccoli or other vegetables you like and you'll be done in about 15 mins.


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: mushbaby]
    #7602102 - 11/06/07 11:06 AM (16 years, 2 months ago)

Any specific model? I'm interested in this also.


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: robbyberto]
    #7602429 - 11/06/07 12:19 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

you can just get a small george forman. i've got one and i do pretty much exactly what mushbaby said. rub a chicken breast down with some seasoning mix from the store, stick it in the forman for like 5-10 minutes (i'm not sure the exact time, i just poke to test the firmness). if you've got some lettuce/tomatoes handy, slice some up and make a sandwich.

if you like rice, get some brown rice, stick it in a jar with the appropriate amount of water overnight, and cook it while your chicken is going. soaking brown rice beforehand cuts the cooking time down a lot, and it's way way healthy. chop up some peppers or onions to add flavor. doesn't take very long at all.


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: tiny_rabid_birds]
    #7602684 - 11/06/07 01:26 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

fettuccini + butter + garlic + basil + thyme + shrimp + tomatoes = :laugh:


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: snoot]
    #7602687 - 11/06/07 01:26 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

maybe throw some spinach in there, 10 minutes and delicious, and some white wine too deglaze the shirmps.


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: snoot]
    #7602902 - 11/06/07 02:18 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

Snoot that sounds yummy! I love the fresh herbs.

TRB maybe try throwing some cilantro in that brown rice too. It's kind of an acquired taste but I love it.


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: mushbaby]
    #7602971 - 11/06/07 02:35 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

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Snoot that sounds yummy!  I love the fresh herbs.

TRB maybe try throwing some cilantro in that brown rice too.  It's kind of an acquired taste but I love it.




you can add fresh cannabis herbs! :fireworship:


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: snoot]
    #7603060 - 11/06/07 02:54 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

I prefer my cannabis torched.  But thanks.  :wink:


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: mushbaby]
    #7603430 - 11/06/07 04:27 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

Can't really go wrong with chicken, rice, asparagus.

Chicken breast: http://www.tyson.com/Recipes/Product/ViewProduct.aspx?id=73

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-Cut the chicken up in cubes, get going in a skillet over medium heat
-Chop the asparagus and garlic, add to skillet
-Add some curry paste or some kind of stir fry sauce (I got some of this Szechuan Spicy sauce)

=Meanwhile, put the rice in the microwave for 90 seconds

-Stir fry that shit for about 5 minutes :bongload:
-Put the rice in a bowl, add the chicken and asparagus, top with some sesame seeds

-Enjoy

This is pretty quick, tasty, and healthy.  Good luck :cheers:


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: Silversoul]
    #7603871 - 11/06/07 05:55 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

Here's my advice. The next time you go grocery shopping and have extra money burning a hole in your pocket, spend it on as many spices and flavorings as you can. Make sure you have all the necessities. Once you're all stocked up on that stuff, all you need to do is decide what to make and pick up the perishables.

I used to hate cooking too but then I realized it was because every time I wanted to cook something, I'd have to run to the store and buy like 12 different things. I was missing essential kitchen items like spices, oils, flour, baking powder, cornstarch, yeast, rice, etc. But if you go out and buy that stuff, eventually cooking doesn't seem like such an out of the way chore. And, cooking for yourself generally turns out to be cheaper in the long run. Even if you're buying your Swanson dinners on sale. :smirk:


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: adrug]
    #7604333 - 11/06/07 07:58 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

A foreman grill is nice. I used to make a lot of chicken on it. A nice boneless chicken breast, melt some cheese over it and add a little salsa. Mmm mmm good stuff. Foremans are quick for burgers and small steak too.


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: playwithguns]
    #7604344 - 11/06/07 08:01 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

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Foremans are quick for burgers and small steak too.




oh yeah. a thin slice of beef will be done literally in 2 minutes or less (assuming the foreman is preheated).


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: adrug]
    #7605117 - 11/06/07 10:34 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

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Here's my advice. The next time you go grocery shopping and have extra money burning a hole in your pocket, spend it on as many spices and flavorings as you can. Make sure you have all the necessities. Once you're all stocked up on that stuff, all you need to do is decide what to make and pick up the perishables.






Best advice here, hands down!

Id also like to say, once you have all the ingredients and a more open mind towards cooking, find the time to ENJOY cooking. I find the process of meal preperation one of the most enjoyable parts of my day.


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: Silversoul]
    #7606180 - 11/07/07 10:07 AM (16 years, 2 months ago)

A general suggestion for cutting down on meal prep. time:  make extra!  :smile:  It does not take more time to make 4 servings of a particular recipe, and you can either refrigerate or freeze the servings in single portions.  Leftovers FTW!

If you devote a little extra weekend time to chopping/shredding your veggies so that they are ready to cook, this will encourage you to prepare them for each meal during the week.  Invest in a few packages of breathable veggie bags...they really work to keep your veggies fresh for at least an extra week.


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: Veritas]
    #7607013 - 11/07/07 01:32 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)



Right on! The freezer is an invaluable resource when it comes to quick and healthy meals. As I'm sure many people on this board have canning jars, it isn't difficult when making that homemade pasta sauce - to make a couple of extra quarts, can it, and freeze it for future use. Then all you have to do for a quick meal is boil up the pasta (which can be kept in your well stocked pantry for a very long time), warm up your homemade sauce, and dump some cheese on top if that's your thing, before you go diggin' right in.



For other quick and healthy meals - I would suggest sandwiches as a staple. A loaf of bread (depending on the type of bread you use) will stick around for some time. If you demand crusty artisan breads that tend to dry out faster, you can either keep them in a plastic bag in the fridge and toast them to rejuvenate the crust when you're ready to eat, or make a really quick stop by the store on the way home from school or work to pick up your favorite fresh roll.



Cured meats will keep for quite a while, though they may not be as healthy as fresh meats so here comes that freezer again! If you intend to let the stuff sit in stasis for an extended period of time, invest in a foodsaver bag sealing system. Then the next time you're making your once a week trip to the market, pick up that large value pack of chicken breasts, individually seal 'em up and throw them in the freeze. When you're ready to eat, run the bag under hot water to thaw, cook it up in no time, and slice it up for your sandwich or what have you. To really save time, you can add a marinade in with your meat before you freeze it - properly label and you'll have higher quality, tastier, and cheaper frozen meal at your fingertips.



When you buy vegetables, I've not used Veritas' suggestion of breathable storage bags but those do sound like a total winner. Alternately, I wrap my more-perishable veggies such as lettuce, cilantro, and green onions, loosely in paper towels and then place them in a plastic bag that is ballooned with air and kept in the crisper drawer. Tomatoes will last for quite a while in the firdge (though the cold will snap some of their sweetness). Green beans, sugar snap pea pods, fruits such as apples and kiwi will also last a considerable time in the fridge with no additional treatment. Onions and garlic will last for quite a while just sittin' in a cool place on your countertop.



I've found, the process snowballs the more you take it upon yourself to grasp the reigns of your meal creation process. It will be a bit more daunting in the beginning when you don't have any of the simple spices or canned goods that can help finish a more complex dish. So make a habit of cruisin' that shelf-stable aisle in the market and pickin' up specials on various beans, chilis, flour, rice, coconut milk, curry spice, honey, also things like frozen corn or peas, even if you don't need those items today. They will last, and you'll be happy when you realize that you have 90% of the ingredients for your desired meal already on hand and ready to use. As adrug noted, once you've come this far, it's not such a burden to make those quick trips to the market to pick up just a few select perishables to round out a meal fit for a king!



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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: Silversoul]
    #7607460 - 11/07/07 03:37 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

yeah i buy alot of frozen organic meals, Amy's pockets,ect


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: SheerTerror]
    #7607514 - 11/07/07 03:51 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

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yeah i buy alot of frozen organic meals, Amy's pockets,ect




I love, love Amy's frozen organic meals! I used to take them to work all the time. Amy's is the best lasagna I have ever eaten, even better than homemade.


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Re: Quick, healthy meals? [Re: Irijes]
    #7607668 - 11/07/07 04:27 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

hell yeah! i love everything they make, i stock up.











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