PrintCook the Book: 'Techniques of Healthy Cooking'
This week's Cook the Book continues in a healthy vein for the month of January with The Culinary Institute of America's Techniques of Healthy Cooking
Besides recipes, five of which we'll be excerpting this week, Techniques of Healthy Cooking includes chapters on healthy diets and ingredients, and one on developing your own healthy recipes and menus. If you're keeping true to your resolution to lose weight or eat better, this book could serve as your primer.
Win This Book
As is the case with our weekly Cook the Book feature, we've five (5) copies to give away. All you have to do is tell us in the comments: What's your go-to healthy meal?
Five winners will be chosen at random from among the commenters. Comments will close at 3 p.m. ET, January 21. The standard Serious Eats contest rules apply.
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Grilled chicken breast, brown rice and steamed broccoli. I might indulge myself with a couple teaspoons of low fat mayo mixed with lemon zest and roasted garlic dabbed onto the chicken as a sauce.
Also, miso and sake marinated tilapia with soba noodles and grilled eggplant. Virtuous and tasty.
Amandarama at 2:14PM on 01/14/08
Grilled Chicken Salad......and I'm about sick of it.
jcrisco at 2:20PM on 01/14/08
Greens and Beans: Escarole and Navy Beans sauteed in Olive Oil, Garlic and Chili Flake. Simple and Fast.
RIdiot at 2:24PM on 01/14/08
Pasta w/Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
carusoc at 2:27PM on 01/14/08
(Olive oil) Brown rice cooked in mushroom broth and stir fried with whatever fresh veggies I have around. (Especially good with some mushrooms, fried shallots, collard greens and plenty of onions).
Tactful_Cactus at 2:28PM on 01/14/08
baked chicken, steamed vegetables and rice... is this what i normally eat? not even close.
feep at 2:29PM on 01/14/08
curried red lentils with kale
malenky at 2:31PM on 01/14/08
Made it last night. Moosewood's Middle Eastern Chick Peas and Spinach over orzo with mint yoghurt sauce. Second place is probably Moosewood's Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burritos.
kitchengeeking at 2:34PM on 01/14/08
Turkey vegetable soup
sjwoodin at 2:36PM on 01/14/08
Sauteed tempeh, broccoli and portabella mushrooms over brown rice.
anais923nin at 2:37PM on 01/14/08
barley soup. with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.
amysahba at 2:37PM on 01/14/08
Baked Chicken breast with a little bit of cayenne pepper with steamed asparagus.
ryan97ou at 2:37PM on 01/14/08
black beans, eppers, onions and brown rice.
isol8d at 2:38PM on 01/14/08
Grilled chicken, black beans and brown rice with garlic, snow peas.
HitchChic at 2:39PM on 01/14/08
grilled salmon and asparagus with couscous
dewayne at 2:39PM on 01/14/08
grilled rubbed chicken with wilted greens
Tenbucc2 at 2:40PM on 01/14/08
Mujadara -- Onions caramalized in olive oil, then cooked with lentils and rice until delicious.
ppohio at 2:40PM on 01/14/08
sweet basil tofu stirfry with rice
leegwebb at 2:42PM on 01/14/08
Yogurt, tons of fresh fruit, and muesli
FoodieCutie at 2:43PM on 01/14/08
Black beans, brown rice, corn, and fresh salsa. If I need extra protein, I'll throw on some grilled chicken or salmon.
bettyjoan at 2:44PM on 01/14/08
Steamed Fresh Veggies and mushrooms
mmiller at 2:45PM on 01/14/08
udon noodle soup with watercress, seaweed and tofu
mrock at 2:47PM on 01/14/08
I think everything I eat is healthy. And almost everything I eat is good.
KarynMC at 2:48PM on 01/14/08
brown rice with furikake, grilled salmon, and steamed veggies
chlamers at 2:49PM on 01/14/08
An Asian chicken soup with lots of carrots, some greens and brown rice. Chicken soup fills me up. Asian broth makes me love it and if you keep some of the stock separate you can sip it between meals to help keep hunger at bay.
pcherubino at 2:49PM on 01/14/08
Grilled salmon with a big colorful salad.
KAS423 at 2:49PM on 01/14/08
Grilled eggplant with raw garlic, lemon, and parsley
eliah at 2:49PM on 01/14/08
White beans with garlic, tomatoes, onions and whatever else is lying around.
rosasharne at 2:50PM on 01/14/08
Whatever-is-about-to-spoil vegetable soup with homemade chicken stock and leftover rice or lentils
msecondo at 2:53PM on 01/14/08
My go-to healthy meal is an omelet with mushrooms, spinach, or whatever veggie I have, along with any cheese (mozzarella, goat) that I have. Yum!
laur_uic at 2:55PM on 01/14/08
tuna in a whole wheat pita and some fat free cheese!
vmkids at 2:56PM on 01/14/08
Vegetable soup with whatever's left in the frig.
louiseb130 at 2:57PM on 01/14/08
Salad greens, tomatoes, a splash of olive oil and vinegar, S&P and a poached egg on top (for both protein and flavor and gooey egg yolk).
threedogkitchen at 2:57PM on 01/14/08
Egg white omelette with mushrooms, onion, jalapeño and just a sprinkling of cheese. Lively enough to entertain the taste buds and just filling enough.
texasdeb at 2:58PM on 01/14/08
Soup. Actually, it's just my go-to meal, period. But, since most of the ones I make are very healthful, it's the right answer here. (Of course, being a soup addict, soup is almost always the right answer!) Vegetable, chicken, bean, lentil, chunky, pureed... whatever... it's all good-for-you stuff!
Two nights ago, it was homemade sopa de albóndigas made with 96%-lean ground beef, chicken stock and loads of fresh vegetables and herbs. MMMmmmm... almost time for lunch...
Otherwise, in a major time crunch, I always have Boca Burgers on hand! And if I'm trying to eat healthfully in a restaurant, grilled fish is my go-to.
LoCo at 2:59PM on 01/14/08
grilled chicken and a salad
wizzy at 2:59PM on 01/14/08
baked chicken
susan1215 at 2:59PM on 01/14/08
Stir-fry is my go to. I throw whatever veggies I have laying around (usually mushrooms, sprouts, sea weed, broccoli) and some tofu into a pan with some sesame oil and ginger, and voila.
jcesar4 at 3:00PM on 01/14/08
Lentil soup most often, whether a oniony red lentil or french lentil with plenty of chard. Or a hard boiled egg & spinach salad. I try to mix it up though and always have greens, cooked veggies, and a protein to throw together in whatever fashion.
sarasweettooth at 3:01PM on 01/14/08
chicken salad
mverno at 3:07PM on 01/14/08
a bowl of homemade chicken soup with chopped up chicken breast and whole wheat noodles in it. perfect for the winter
missmicker at 3:11PM on 01/14/08
Black beans and cottage cheese.
jkuebler at 3:12PM on 01/14/08
Baked scallops wrapped in turkey bacon with sauteed corn on the side.
spros at 3:13PM on 01/14/08
vegetable stir-fry
starsmom at 3:13PM on 01/14/08
salmon, couscous with asparagus, and cauliflower puree.
bobcatsteph3 at 3:20PM on 01/14/08
fresh vegetable frittata, made with whatever veggies i have on hand and some cheese
eliemalone at 3:21PM on 01/14/08
Grilled chicken breast with onions, peppers and mushrooms
kktwins at 3:23PM on 01/14/08
brown rice, steamed veggies, grilled chicken
Kimberly at 3:25PM on 01/14/08
Ratatouille! I love stew. =D
OneWallKitchen at 3:29PM on 01/14/08
brown rice and a salad of grilled chicken breast, steamed kale, and chickpeas mixed with a dressing of tahini, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and garlic
curiousotter at 3:33PM on 01/14/08
I have this book and I love it; I gave a copy to one of my cooking pals for Christmas. I like to cook up some quinoa, and saute some greens (kale or broccoli rabe) in olive oil with garlic. Pile the veg on top of the quinoa and grate some pecorino over it -- one of my favorite dinners!
ride&cook at 3:37PM on 01/14/08
Miso Soup with Bok Choy, carrots, shitake mushrooms and tofu!
Inaya at 3:38PM on 01/14/08
What a great prize! Thanks for offering it. My all-time favorite healthy meal is my own version of Gazpacho, made with tons of vegetables, low-sodium V-8, and hot sauce. Especially good when I'm feeling bloated from too much restaurant food or other things high in sodium. To really round it out, add a 1/2 cup medium cooked shrimp and 1/4 of a small avocado (it's good fat!) Now you have my version of Mexican Shrimp Cocktail. Yum!
geekbearinggifts at 3:38PM on 01/14/08
any type of soup!
skalobster11 at 3:47PM on 01/14/08
Beans and rice with fresh tomato salsa
maryr123 at 3:47PM on 01/14/08
I am a TOTAL salmon with sauteed spinach and rice pilaf guy!!! Makes my mouth water right now---If salmon is a little pricy that week--I swap for chicken breast with avocado--yummy!!!
bespo81 at 3:48PM on 01/14/08
lentil daal with bulgur and sauteed greens
kylad at 3:52PM on 01/14/08
I love a mixed green salad that includes grilled boneless skinless chicken breast, mushrooms, tomatoes, walnuts, and grated carrots. I eat the salad with fat free dressing and whole wheat crackers.
fangirl at 3:53PM on 01/14/08
chicken and vegetable stir fry
tracyd at 3:55PM on 01/14/08
Baked salmon cakes with a yogurt-chili sauce and a side of steamed veggies...mmmmm!!!
tkln at 3:57PM on 01/14/08
grilled salmon over mixed greens
stlwaters at 3:58PM on 01/14/08
Vegetable curry with spicy yogurt sauce, or sesame grilled salmon.
Julie at 4:00PM on 01/14/08
Just love soup, so favorite is veggies, low fat stock and chicken purchased already cooked and added at the end, add to that a home made whole wheat bread!
judis121 at 4:00PM on 01/14/08
One of my favorite simple spring-time meals is a couple of poached eggs on a big salad of fresh baby greens, with some bread, toasted in a pan with some olive oil.
Nicholas H at 4:07PM on 01/14/08
Grilled salmon. So easy and quick.
digitalburro at 4:09PM on 01/14/08
Avocado and sliced tomato with a little salt and pepper. Yummy
KEFLON at 4:12PM on 01/14/08
broiled fish, brown rice, sauteed kale with garlic. it's pretty much been my Thursday night meal for about 6 weeks straight now.
acidspit at 4:13PM on 01/14/08
Squash soup
Freyacat at 4:14PM on 01/14/08
I own an earlier edition of this book. Photos are lovely, I agree.
I imagine it's very useful for culinary professionals at spas and in jobs that demand creative alternatives to upscale institutional food--even journalists who need to learn how to analyze nutritional benefits of recipes they write. Each recipe has charts breaking down nutritional information, and browsing this, the home cook might find some useful information.
An impressive amount of knowledge is clearly behind the text, though it's a shame Michael Ruhlman was not asked to lend a single, unifying voice to dull, uninspired writing. Constraints imposed on instructors to address each topic in concise, titled sections show. Lots of suggestions for cooking with less to no fat, ditto re salt. I was disappointed in that (1) the discussion of vitamins (2 pages) and other nutrients factored into Daily Requirements is cursive rather than detailed; (2) the concept of health is viewed almost exclusively in terms of weight loss. There's not even a chart that tells me to eat kale since it provides X and Y which my body needs for the sake of Z. Nor have I been inspired to prepare a single recipe. I pity the CIA student who has to study this and the instructor forced to the material.
The home cook might find more in McGee or a book written by a talented cook who adores and cooks a wide variety of foods, and whose dishes aren't always drenched in cream, butter or glistening with browned belly fat. Most attractive along the lines of recent "healthful" books by a gifted culinary teacher is Peter Reinhart's book on baking with whole grains. I like the fact that a single, idiosyncratic voice registers on each page along with experience and a passion for his subject.
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THIS IS NOT A RESPONSE TO THE QUESTION. I DO NOT WISH TO WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK. Thanks.
Eliz. at 4:15PM on 01/14/08
Brown rice cooked in broth with snowpeas, carrots and onions.
nmclain at 4:16PM on 01/14/08
Chicken and lentils with carrots. Or grilled chicken and raw vegetables.
pookywookyster at 4:17PM on 01/14/08
salad
shannons at 4:18PM on 01/14/08
Roasted root vegetables, grilled/baked/roasted chicken or fish, fresh fruit salad
PerkyMac at 4:22PM on 01/14/08
Strangely enough, salad! I adore it!
Sarajahii at 4:23PM on 01/14/08
Baked/Roasted sweet potatoes (popped in the microwave for 5 minutes if I'm really in a hurry) with a thrown-together feta, red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes and olive oil salad on top.
Hot and cold, creamy and sweet and salty, filling and incredibly healthy!
sugarmeg at 4:24PM on 01/14/08
I love steamed napa cabbage with some chicken breast and oyster sauce. divine.
pupilindenial at 4:26PM on 01/14/08
smoked turkey or lentil + orzo soup
palmsey at 4:27PM on 01/14/08
much simpler - aunt millie's bread and fat free cheese slices in the toaster oven - 2 pt grilled cheese!
wwfchic at 4:30PM on 01/14/08
When I want "healthy" food, I make meals from the Weight Watcher Cookbooks. Easy recipes, and tasty.
elaine nan at 4:32PM on 01/14/08
beans, pico de gallo, steamed kale, handmade corn tortillas, water
intheyearofthepig at 4:32PM on 01/14/08
sauteed brussel sprouts and grilled chicken
cooksultant at 4:39PM on 01/14/08
When I feel for something healthy I cook something green!!
cjnedrow at 4:39PM on 01/14/08
Grilled chicken breast, steamed vegetables and a salad. I make my own vinaigrettes. I would love to learn some more variations as my husband and I are trying to diet together and this combo gets old!
Jeana at 4:40PM on 01/14/08
Grilled chicken breast (probably marinated in fat-free Italian dressing), a cup of Near East rice pilaf, sauteed shredded zucchini with scallions.
selizara at 4:42PM on 01/14/08
brown rice with tamari and gomashio
jemmazee at 4:49PM on 01/14/08
soup or salad, most often salad.
sloppy at 4:50PM on 01/14/08
Sandwich & salad
nancy1 at 4:52PM on 01/14/08
Grilled chicken and salad
elysek at 4:52PM on 01/14/08
salad with every kind of vegetable - love it! thank you!
Tina12312 at 4:55PM on 01/14/08
Grilled salmon with brown basmati rice, broccoli and acorn squash.
knits at 4:56PM on 01/14/08
Chicken, broccoli and rice.
robnolen at 4:56PM on 01/14/08
Couscous with chopped veggies (onions, carrots, bell peppers, spinach) sauteed in a little olive oil and seasoned with herbs.
sarahinnewyork at 5:00PM on 01/14/08
A salad with fresh, seasonal farmer's market ingredients - greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and anything else I can find, with a little simple dressing of lime juice, a splash of rice vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
capricornpig at 5:01PM on 01/14/08
What does "healthy" mean? To me it does not mean just low-fat or even vegetableness. It means nourishing to the body and to the soul and to the family. On one day, healthy may be ham and bean soup made with homemade stock, perfuming the house all day from the crock pot. Another it is a child's delight in making whole-grain waffles in her own waffle iron. A third day it could be the harvest of a tiny urban backyard, roasting with garlic in the oven.
matriarchy at 5:01PM on 01/14/08
anything made of carbs and veggies
miamia at 5:02PM on 01/14/08
Steamed vegetables with rice. I drizzle a tiny amount of toasted sesame oil on it... perhaps negating some of the health...
TableForOne at 5:09PM on 01/14/08
an apple and non-fat vanilla yogurt
jkershen at 5:17PM on 01/14/08
Steamed salmon and broccoli. A little lemon pepper and I am ready for anything!
dolphinlady706 at 5:19PM on 01/14/08
some sort of stir fried vegetables, maybe some chicken with brown rice. Either that or a salad, but if the latter it has to be interesting...nuts or cheese or *something* other than green stuff. unless said green stuff happens to be exceptionally good, which in january is a losing proposition from the start. Ooh, or some sort of awesome homemade soup.
eskay at 5:22PM on 01/14/08
lentil salad with olive oil, lemon, and any number of veggies- avocado, roasted red pepper, onions, tomatoes...
traderjanki at 5:23PM on 01/14/08
Fajita Salad - grilled chicken spiced with hot fajita seasoning, tons of grilled veggies, black beans, a small amount of queso and tons of garden fresh salsa
lindygirl at 5:26PM on 01/14/08
We eat a lot of stir fry in our house.
brandi at 5:28PM on 01/14/08
We've eliminated trans-fats.
patschraier at 5:39PM on 01/14/08
Fake asian soup:
make a base out of better than bullion, fish sauce, sesame oil, soya sauce, miso, whatever you've got.
Add in some sauteed shiitakes, baby bok choy, spinach, kale, sliced radishes, carrots, etc.
let simmer, then add noodles and wait 10 min.
fiatluxsemper at 5:45PM on 01/14/08
Veggie and tempeh stir-fry.
surplusj at 5:49PM on 01/14/08
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
lightkeeper54 at 5:55PM on 01/14/08
When time and energy are in short supply, Braised chicken breasts in broth.. Variations comes from any fresh veggies running around the fridge or olives..
Always is satifying, easy and abobe all - HEALTHY
Colengal at 6:03PM on 01/14/08
Ina Garten's Lentil Vegetable Soup
jenberger at 6:04PM on 01/14/08
Broiled salmon filet spread with a very thin layer of mayo, and sprinkled with Penzey's Sunny Spain seasoning, a fresh veggie and salad. Rather boring, but quick.
deejaycee at 6:11PM on 01/14/08
roasted cauliflower with crushed coriander seeds
kitchentraveler at 6:11PM on 01/14/08
My family's go-to healthy meal is a homemade oatmeal bake. It's made with oats, milk, egg whites, apples and dried cranberries. Not only is it tasty and comforting but also healthy and nutritious.
strouf77 at 6:12PM on 01/14/08
vegetable soup
ebarrett at 6:19PM on 01/14/08
Stir fry vegetables and rice
Lorren at 6:22PM on 01/14/08
A mix of brown and wild rice, a bunch of frozen veggies (the grocery store sells great bagged mixes), sesame oil, a nice dollop of jarred ginger, Bragg's and maybe some Siracha. Sometimes wrapped in a whole grain tortilla or just eat as is.
hrbisson at 6:32PM on 01/14/08
fat free yogurt with sugar free maple syrup and berries
Traci7811 at 6:36PM on 01/14/08
soup and salad
ricedream24 at 6:40PM on 01/14/08
I use dehydrated soups.
agordon10 at 6:48PM on 01/14/08
grilled veggies
rodeogranny at 6:49PM on 01/14/08
Baked Salmon, whole grain rice with spinach/saute mushrooms and onions.
Caramelcafelatte at 6:50PM on 01/14/08
french green lentils, broiled salmon and mixed greens w/homemade vinaigrette
mozart23 at 6:53PM on 01/14/08
Barley soup. Or Minestrone.
LINDALSHOT at 6:53PM on 01/14/08
Brown rice and cuban black beans, with sliced green cabbage on top.
Cindy at 6:55PM on 01/14/08
I make a grilled cheese & tomato sandwich using Laughing Cow Light cheese triangles, whole grain bread, and a nice, fresh tomato. Fresh fruit rounds out the meal, and it is yummy!
EvaPep at 7:04PM on 01/14/08
ratatouille or yogurt and fruit
Rocky at 7:08PM on 01/14/08
Vegan veggie and pasta soup. I wouldn't want to call it minestrone, but that would be the best connotation of the device. Very tasty, but not filling at all.
Jikuu at 7:13PM on 01/14/08
I love a good salad with lettuce, tomato, onion, mushrooms, summer squash, and zucchini. A little honey mustard dressing to go with it.
missdeb1 at 7:33PM on 01/14/08
grilled chicken salad
pcbdolphins at 7:40PM on 01/14/08
Started going to Subway for lunches instead of McD
mcnerd at 7:44PM on 01/14/08
chicken stir fry
slb3334 at 7:46PM on 01/14/08
veggie and vegan cheese quiche.
teechbiz at 8:07PM on 01/14/08
we do a veggie plate with fresh vegetables, cheese, and pickled items.
paryjeja at 8:12PM on 01/14/08
FOOD!!
pamoonbtc at 8:13PM on 01/14/08
salad with romaine lettuce, spinach, red cabbage, & carrots with ginger dressing.
enicoll at 8:25PM on 01/14/08
Stir fried vegetables with a small amount of beef, pork or chicken served over brown rice is on our menu at least once a week. We also eat a lot of frest salmon.
CarolHarrity at 8:27PM on 01/14/08
Halibut poached in white wine over Israeli couscous, with a heaping side of steamed whatever's-in-season.
ricestein at 8:29PM on 01/14/08
More fruit, beans and vegies. Whadda' you mean Pasta is not a major food group!
Sylla Rynry at 8:35PM on 01/14/08
lentil soup with whole wheat pita bread on the side -- yum!
hellokiki at 8:36PM on 01/14/08
When I need to be a good girl, I make a chicken and veg stir fry.
pootieposh at 8:37PM on 01/14/08
I would say a spinach salad with some shaved pear and a light sweet dressing, like Brianna's Poppy Seed Dressing. I imagine some pieces of grilled chicken could work in there too.
PattyCho at 8:37PM on 01/14/08
grilled chicken mesquite salad
chaswade at 8:43PM on 01/14/08
Vietnamese chicken salad.
schnitzel at 8:46PM on 01/14/08
Grilled tuna with wasabi, bok choy, lentils and asparagus.
ky2here at 8:53PM on 01/14/08
Any kind of salad - particularly if it has fruit in it as well!
blgrimes at 8:53PM on 01/14/08
Garlic roasted, dry brined turkey breast and couscous salad with cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, and red wine vinegar.
sarahthegreat at 8:55PM on 01/14/08
Stir fry over cook cabbage.
bhjustice at 9:05PM on 01/14/08
a huge salad
lilyrose63 at 9:09PM on 01/14/08
Smoothie... oj, apple juice, banana, frozen strawberries and a packet of Emergen-C.
Bunnylips at 9:09PM on 01/14/08
poached tilapia with lots of ginger, steamed brown rice and broccolini
papermonkey at 9:14PM on 01/14/08
Grilled salmon salad with fresh raw veggies
myeager at 9:22PM on 01/14/08
Homemade fish tacos - corn tortillas, grilled fish, a guacamole-yogurt sauce, and lots of fresh, crisp veggies.
jessie at 9:33PM on 01/14/08
baked salmon and cauliflower
PoignantTuna at 9:35PM on 01/14/08
Chinese gai lan with oyster sauce and steamed fish.
hungrykat at 9:45PM on 01/14/08
grilled vegetables, hummus, tabouleh on pita.
aila11 at 9:48PM on 01/14/08
Steamed chicken and veggies
mikebren at 9:49PM on 01/14/08
Miso Soup with Vegetables
jjspat at 10:04PM on 01/14/08
Homemade chili with kidney beans over brown rice - usually made with ground venison.
Yellow rice topped with black beans and grilled chicken.
LesDuLunch at 10:09PM on 01/14/08
Wheat germ, almonds mixed in to plain Greek yogurt.
Oenonome at 10:13PM on 01/14/08
lentil soup!
anado at 10:19PM on 01/14/08
Grilled fish w/steamed veggies
lvfordguy at 10:21PM on 01/14/08
Rapini with cannellini beans.
madball911 at 10:27PM on 01/14/08
mixed green salad topped w/ grilled chicken, any kind of lighter dressing, quick & tasty
jd7979 at 10:33PM on 01/14/08
grilled chicken with roasted vegetables
sandy89 at 10:34PM on 01/14/08
I enjoy grilled chicken with corn on the cob and a fresh salad
Tina903 at 10:40PM on 01/14/08
I eat healthily pretty much all the time, but these are my go-to meals after holidays or travel:
Sautéed shiitake mushrooms with soy sauce over steamed baby bokchoy
Spaghetti squash with spinach and tomato sauce
Steamed veggies topped with a ladle of lentil soup
piccola at 10:52PM on 01/14/08
Grilled Chicken salad
slcrose at 11:01PM on 01/14/08
My all-time non-vegetarian favorite is a baked tilapia fillet with olive oil, sea salt, and lemon pepper. 10 minutes in the oven at 400 degrees. Serve it with some steamed green beans or broccoli and a little brown rice. I'm done.
My other favorite is mujadarrah. (There are about a million ways to spell it) There is something so comforting about that combination of lentils, grains, and really good olive oil that makes everything seem okay. My current recipe is adapted from from an awesome post on habeasbrulee.com.
If I'm lazy, a veggie bowl from Chipotle.
ha3rvey at 11:09PM on 01/14/08
Whenever I feel like I need to detox, I love to eat tabouli.It's so refreshing and light.
My standard, however, is sweet potatoes. They are so nutritious and hearty. I usually just roast them in the oven and eat them with lemon zest.
Littlebluesiren at 11:13PM on 01/14/08
broiled fish
pep007 at 11:19PM on 01/14/08
For breakfast: A fruit smoothie with whole-grain toast with pumpkin seed butter. So good.
Vincci at 11:25PM on 01/14/08
steamed fish, stir-fried veggies, and rice.
icecreamsandwich at 11:31PM on 01/14/08
Chicken Chilli - my newest side dish for the chilli is jerk tofu.
VirtualFrolic at 11:35PM on 01/14/08
Tabbouleh salad and hummus are faves... Can always eat healthy green salads... Love Buddha's Delight when eating out...
nellopea at 11:36PM on 01/14/08
Sugar free yogurt
yadgirl at 11:37PM on 01/14/08
Tempeh bacon sandwiches!
catalu at 11:51PM on 01/14/08
quinoa with shallots and grilled chicken!
tortor at 12:14AM on 01/15/08
baked chicken
chromiumman at 12:19AM on 01/15/08
steamed tofu with lime, baby bok choy.
hrwalf at 12:24AM on 01/15/08
roasted vegetables (yams, onions, garlic, red peppers for example) with
a little goat cheese and herbs
ummmmmmmm
gorzd at 12:29AM on 01/15/08
Bowl of oatmeal with fresh fruit
tinkerbell5676 at 12:31AM on 01/15/08
Greens like in a salad with beans and protein like chicken. I'd sure rather eat cake
rosannepm at 12:41AM on 01/15/08
Salad with chicken
nesta67 at 12:53AM on 01/15/08
Homemade fresh vegetable soup.
janetfaye at 12:53AM on 01/15/08
Broccoli
drming5k at 1:08AM on 01/15/08
seafood is healthy, & there is plenty of low-cal ways to fix this.
kathutch1 at 1:13AM on 01/15/08
Hi, Thanks for another great book giveaway. I love this one because I am a vegetarian. My go to meal would be legumes, salad and fruit! Thanks,Cindi
windycindy at 1:19AM on 01/15/08
I like Chinese Chicken Salad. Another favorite is grilled veggies.
cezovski at 1:26AM on 01/15/08
fresh fruit, wheat germ and a touch of honey in a big bowl of yogurt
stevea at 1:44AM on 01/15/08
lots of sea food
stacy7911 at 1:46AM on 01/15/08
a big salad, oil and vinegar, grilled chicken
ghinson at 1:59AM on 01/15/08
Grilled chicken breast with tomatoes!
n_i_k at 3:05AM on 01/15/08
A large salad and grilled chicken breast milk
Robert715 at 3:18AM on 01/15/08
home-made soup with tons of fresh veggies
summertime or winter time...it's great!
raw organic baby carrots as a snack anytime
Erinay77 at 4:23AM on 01/15/08
It's gotta be a large salad with all the fixings!
Scoggdog at 4:37AM on 01/15/08
Fajitas- made with lots of veggies and chicken in chipotle sauce in a whole wheat tortilla.
clc408 at 4:52AM on 01/15/08
Steamed Broccoli :)
pamcallahan at 5:15AM on 01/15/08
Steamed vegetables
sylmar at 5:45AM on 01/15/08
Baked Chicken and veggies
lmsunshine at 5:57AM on 01/15/08
Barley soup with steamed vegetables on the side
madeas at 6:00AM on 01/15/08
spinach salad w/chicken
justjunk9 at 6:06AM on 01/15/08
Grilles salmon and a salad.
anyang at 6:18AM on 01/15/08
any kind of fish
Loren at 6:25AM on 01/15/08
Grilled chicken and steamed vegetables.
sassy1 at 6:35AM on 01/15/08
Mounds of fresh salad!
trishden at 6:49AM on 01/15/08
grilled chicken with veggies
AsTheNight at 6:50AM on 01/15/08
Plate of raw veggies, such as Broccoli, carrots, celery and cheese and I do indulge myself with a small amount of low fat Ranch dressing.
valerie46 at 6:58AM on 01/15/08
Chicken spaghetti
idahomom at 7:14AM on 01/15/08
Chef salad.
herrinfamily at 7:22AM on 01/15/08
a quick stir fry with minimal oil and either shrimp or chicken
Teeeveee at 7:34AM on 01/15/08