I was wondering what everyones go-to dinner ideas were? (i posted this on the ww forum too, but people there dont reply as often as my 20 ladies!)
i do ww so ill post my dinner ideas and points below but if you know calories or nutritional facts as well post those with your ideas!
one of my go-tos is a 3oz piece of grilled chicken (with some spices/seasonings) mixed in with 1 serving (depending on the brand between 1 and 1 1/4) egg noodles (4)... just put some spray butter! (7 pt dinner)
2oz of whole wheat pasta (or pasta plus) between (4) and 1/2 cup prego spaghetti sauce (1) and depending 2tps grated parmesan cheese (1) (6 pt dinner)
1/2 cup homemade chili (2) 1oz baked tositos (2) light sour cream (1) (5pt dinner...very filling!)
A veggie burger (3 points) on an Arnolds Sandwich Thin (1 point) with Hummous and Tabouli (combined 1 point because I use about 1/4 a tablespoon of hummous and 1 tablespoon of tabouli).
Its yummy and filling, and tons of fiber. Also very fast.
Tonight, I had a veggie burger (Gardenburger makes 1 point veggie burgers) on a light bun (1) with fat free cheese (1), pickles, and tomato, and a can of Amy's no-chicken noodle soup (3).
Other go-to dinner options:
- omelets made with egg beaters, veggies, and fat free cheese (2-3 points depending).
- grilled cheese and tomato (2-3 points if you use light bread and fat free cheese) with soup or a salad (3)
- tofu shiritaki noodles sauteed with a ton of veggies, sesame oil, and soy sauce (3)
- pizza bagel on a WW bagel (6)
- 1 serving quinoa (3) with veggies and spices
- spaghetti squash, veggies, marinara sauce, parmesan (4ish, depending)
Mini pizzas - using one 100 calorie whole wheat sandwich thin (aka 2 mini pizzas), pizza sauce, 1/2 slice reduced fat cheese per pizza, and toppings (I use mushrooms, green olives and pineapple...I'm weird).
That's roughly 200 calories + a small salad with lite dressing. It totally takes care of my pizza cravings, and it's super quick. Whole meal = less than 300 calories.
Grilled Chicken (110), brown rice(150), and broccoli (40) - 300 calories
I have been starting to use broccoli as a filler item with many of my meals because its low cal and adds volume so I will be just as satisfied with less calories.
I like a toasted wholewheat pita bread (160) stuffed with whatever vegetables I have at home. Also microwaved baked potatoes (about 250) are nice topped with some cottage cheese and chives, or a small tin of tuna with light mayonnaise.
Taco Salad
Lettuce (0)
Tomatoes (0)
Ground Turkey or Chicken with taco sasoning (4)
Cheese (2)
FF Sour Cream (1)
Salsa (0)
SO SO filling and you can take leftovers for lunch.
Pork Stir Fry
1 medium pork chop (3-4)
sauted in pam,
add
onions (0)
carrots (0)
garlic (0)
bean sprouts (0)
snap peas (0)
broccoli (0)
teriaki sauce (1)
and 1/2 cup of Rice (2)
Healthy Chicken Fingers and Fries
1 chicken breast (3)
egg beaters (0) you use such a small amount
italian bread crumbs (2)
Cook in a frying pan with a little pam..
1 medium potatoe (3)
olive oil (1)
vegtable seasoning
I spray pam on a cookie sheet, cut up a medium potatoe into fries, coat with oil and sprinkle with veg seasoning, then bake in the oven..
Chicken Fetuccini Alfredo
1 Chicken breast (3)
Laughing Cow Lite Cheese Wedges (1)
Cracked Pepper Seasoning
1/2 cup skim milk (1)
1 cup whole wheat pasta (3)
some times I add broccoli or mushrooms or spinach or whatever fresh veggies I have (0)
Saute chicken in pam, add seasoning, when chicken is fully cooked add milk bring to boil then add the cheese, and other vegtables, simmer then add the cooked pasta and serve..
My personal Fav!!!
Dinner Ideas (not recipes)
