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Posted by: Doublebase

Can you guys think of any easy lunch ideas? What I want to do is make something on Sunday and be able to take it with me to lunch mon-fri. I usually do a beef or tuna noodle casserole right now but I am getting tired of them. This is the main part of my lunch meal.

Posted by: GoalGetter

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Originally Posted by Doublebase

Can you guys think of any easy lunch ideas? What I want to do is make something on Sunday and be able to take it with me to lunch mon-fri. I usually do a beef or tuna noodle casserole right now but I am getting tired of them. This is the main part of my lunch meal.

Make five Gladware containers, and just pick one out of the fridge every morning on your way to work:
Brown Rice (or Kashi Pilaf - YUM!) + Ground Turkey Breast + Olive Oil + Salsa + veggies

OR

Make-Ahead Burritos: Whole Wheat Tortilla + Grilled Chicken breast + Veggies (like peppers/onions) + Low Fat/Fat Free Cheese + Beans

Posted by: Doublebase

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Originally Posted by GoalGetter

Now that's some good ideas. Thank you.

Do you have amounts for the first meal you posted? How much turkey, olive oil, etc? What type of salsa?
Also, what kind of beans with burritos?

Posted by: GoalGetter

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Originally Posted by Doublebase

Now that's some good ideas. Thank you.

Do you have amounts for the first meal you posted? How much turkey, olive oil, etc? What type of salsa?
Also, what kind of beans with burritos?

You're welcome...

As for amounts, it is up to you and your own calorie and macronutrient goals for the day. Mine will be different from yours.

My goals right now may be different from yours. My carbs are higher in my meals, and my protein is lower. When i make the turkey/kashi meals, it is something like

1.25oz. turkey
3.5 oz. kashi
1 tbsp salsa
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup beans

It's ~275-300 cals

The salsa I use is fresh salsa (tomatoes, peppers, salt, cilantro, etc.) - not the kind in a jar but the kind you have to get from the refrigerated area in the grocery store.

Posted by: Gordo

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Originally Posted by Doublebase

Now that's some good ideas. Thank you.

Do you have amounts for the first meal you posted? How much turkey, olive oil, etc? What type of salsa?
Also, what kind of beans with burritos?

That would completely depend on your stats and goals. No one size fits all answer to that one.

Any beans and lentils are good with a burrito. Experiment. Chickpeas/garbanzo beans, Kidney beans, black eyed peas, black beans etc...

Posted by: GoalGetter

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Originally Posted by Gordo

oh yeah. and the beans I use vary - black, pinto, kidney, cannelini (sp?)...

i don't use garbanzo beans because i save those for hummus on some of my other meals... so i use the other kinds for variety - probably really anal of me but

Posted by: Bakerboy

This is tasty. Quinoa rules.

Here is another one. It's a cold salad. Yum.
1 cup quinoa
1 cup dried cranberries
1-2 chopped green onions
Fresh peas or pea pods (1 diced tomato/ avocado
1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews)
1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup basamic vinegar
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt/ pepper to taste
Add chicken or turkey breast, cubed (however much you require)

Posted by: Bakerboy

Here is another good one. It's veg but you could and chicken to it too.
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?t...ecipe&dbid=109

Posted by: Doublebase

nice, keep em coming. I'm writing all these down.

Posted by: goob

Bit of a left field number....

9 x egg whites
1 x whole egg
1 x whole chilli
2 x peppers
sprinkle of parsley
1 (or 2) x table spoon of chilli powder
1 (or 2) table spoon of honey
2 x fajita wraps/ flatbreads etc...
1\2 tin of kidney beans

heat oil in a pan, til its at decent temperature.
add in honey and chilli powder
add in eggs and scramble
add in kidney beans (drained)
add in chopped chilli, peppers, parsley
cook all at low temp/ mixing up for about 4 mins

put in wraps and wrap.

Eat. (A lot better than it sounds!!!)

Posted by: Doublebase

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Originally Posted by goob

Bit of a left field number....

9 x egg whites
1 x whole egg
1 x whole chilli
2 x peppers

(A lot better than it sounds!!!)

How much is 1 x whole chilli?
What kind a of chilli?

Posted by: b_reed23

I think he means an entire chili pepper

Posted by: IainDaniel

But like a Habenero pepper or a Jalepeno

Posted by: boilermaker

Salmon and Shrimp Gumbo: Here is what is in this one pot batch

3 cans kirkland canned atlantic salmon
21 oz. cooked shrimp (tail off)
12 oz. mushrooms
1 large onion
1 head of broccoli
3 chipotle jalepenos and some adobo sauce from a can
2 cans tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups (uncooked) 10 minute brown rice.
2 Tbs. Olive Oil

In a large skillet (mine's 5.5 qt. and just barely big enough) Saute veggies in olive oil until tender crisp. Add chipotle peppers, adobo sauce (caution, this stuff is really hot), tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Bring to simmer. Add rice and enough water to make it soupey (rice will absorb most of this water). Simmer for 5 minutes, add shrimp and salmon, simmer for 5 more minutes or until rice is cooked. Serve.

Makes 8 2 cup servings. Freezes well and reheats well with a splash of water added.

Per 2 cup serving:

Calories: 417
Cals from fat: 84

Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Transfat: 0g

Cholesterol: 122mg
Sodium: 778 mg
Total Carb: 49g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 7g
Protein 33g

Posted by: goob

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Originally Posted by Doublebase

How much is 1 x whole chilli?
What kind a of chilli?

I would say just a standard chili, but stick in a Hanabanero for a mind blowing kick if you wish, but it would kind of kill the flavour of the rest.

Posted by: Doublebase

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Originally Posted by goob

I would say just a standard chili, but stick in a Hanabanero for a mind blowing kick if you wish, but it would kind of kill the flavour of the rest.

I'm German/Irish. Heinz ketchup is spicy enough for me. Hababanero would probably kill me.

Posted by: sonofman

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Originally Posted by Doublebase

I'm German/Irish. Heinz ketchup is spicy enough for me. Hababanero would probably kill me.

Posted by: goob

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Originally Posted by Doublebase

I'm German/Irish. Heinz ketchup is spicy enough for me. Hababanero would probably kill me.

German / Irish?? Curious mix. How does that work with your sense of humour? Does that mean that you tell side splitting killer jokes, but don't laugh?

Posted by: katt

My lunches consist of

turkey/chicken or tuna 3 oz
1/2 C rice
4-5 oz baked yam
salsa and a dab of ff sour cream

every day for the last 6-8 months.......

Posted by: Doublebase

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Originally Posted by goob

German / Irish?? Curious mix. How does that work with your sense of humour? Does that mean that you tell side splitting killer jokes, but don't laugh?

Posted by: Lexluther

Why is white bread bad...?

Posted by: jcote

At least one of thise tupperwares should have a loaded salad:

Choose any combination of:

Cukes
Onion
Bell Pepper (bright colors)
Broccoli
Carrots
oh yeah, a little bit of lettuce

Egg whites
Chicken
Tuna
Chick peas

Whatever else others add to the list.

Posted by: DaMayor

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Originally Posted by Lexluther

Why is white bread bad...?

Um, because it is over-processed junk?

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