This week I have been on a bell pepper kick. I got a big bag of multicolored peppers cheap at Costco. I sliced up one of each color and put them in a baggy so I'm ready to go. They ran out today so I can pull out some more whole ones and get them ready. I found mushrooms and fresh spinach on sale, which are favorites, so I have lots of those in my cooking too. I always have canned fruits, beans, and veggies on hand for variation and budget. I also love juicing. Kale was cheap today and I mixed it with beets and celery and a few apples and put it all in an empty juice container so it's ready to make smoothies or just drink the next couple days. I also buy stuff in bulk and section and freeze it to help. Some items, like onions, you need to cut before you freeze because they will be mushy when thawed, but still taste good.
To get us started, I had yummy tostadas for lunch. I found a bag of crunchy corn tortillas for a buck. I sautéed mushrooms, garlic, peppers, some leftover ham, yellow squash, black bean and corn salsa, all in olive oil. When almost done a put some spinach in and let in cook down a little. I put it on the tostada and topped with a little cheese. So good!!! And about 100-150 calories each, depending on what you include, and it's chocked full of nutrients. Not wanting crunch? When all is cooked, put over medium heat and add 2 eggs or 1/3 cup egg whites and let cook. Easy to make extras to have on stand by.
In the fridge I have a large water bottle with 2 lemon slices I filled last night before bed so I have cold and flavored water to drink!
I have to figure out how to post pictures from my phone, but those will come soon. Please comment with ideas to share! :)
Karin
I'm so glad that you are doing this! I am starting a new eating routine tomorrow and will need all the help that I can get. I will let you know if I come up with anything healthy and nutritious.
ReplyDeleteSo awesome! Everything sounds yum. I love mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers- you name it! They're cheap and can go with so many things to spice up a meal. Shopping is more fun this way, too! It's great to experiment with what's out there. I love to sautee the vegetables and add them to tortillas (like you) or roast them and add them to a salad. Yum! Stuffing bell peppers is also good- with brown or wild rice, salsa, chicken- there's lots of neat ideas out there.
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