tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post7235565371111435781..comments2024-01-01T07:01:27.625-08:00Comments on Foodtrainers: Let's Do Lunch ChallengeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-77370370820195518272010-02-23T19:08:48.196-08:002010-02-23T19:08:48.196-08:00I planned for my lunch challenge this week and I a...I planned for my lunch challenge this week and I am having so much fun stepping out of my box.<br /><br />I made the soup -- WE LOVED IT!! Jeff had 2 bowls full. I love the low sodium chicken broth. It really made a huge difference in the taste. I am going to make again but add different veggies and less beans. It is a great base for soup.<br /><br />Curry Chicken salad is for lunch tomorrow. I will report back after I enjoy it. <br /><br />I also made a recipe tonight for dinner that you may love -- it's an Oprah recipe<br /><br />Mango Couscous<br />1 cup couscous ( I used quinoa)<br />2 tablespoons olive oil<br />1 clove garlic , minced<br />1 mango , peeled, pitted and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 cup)<br />1 jalapeno , seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped<br />1/2 cup raisins<br />1 ripe tomato , chopped<br />Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)<br />1/4 cup cilantro sprigs, chopped<br />1/4 cup parsley sprigs, chopped<br />1/2 teaspoon salt , plus more to taste<br />Directions: <br /><br />Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.<br /><br />Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. Add garlic, mango and jalapeño. Sauté until mango begins to color, about 1 minute.<br /><br />Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, couscous, raisins, tomato, lime juice, cilantro and parsley and toss to heat through, about 1 minute. Season with salt. Serve hot or at room temperature.Julie Rosenblumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-63903389100795189722010-02-18T13:37:56.650-08:002010-02-18T13:37:56.650-08:00I am up for the challenge. I am going to try ever...I am up for the challenge. I am going to try everything and report back...Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-26529531059355425002010-02-17T06:44:01.118-08:002010-02-17T06:44:01.118-08:00What an excellent idea! Lunch is my biggest chall...What an excellent idea! Lunch is my biggest challenge of the day. Why? Because I work at a school. A very fancy, expensive private school, but one that serves really crappy food nonetheless. For example, today's lunch entree is chicken fried steak and the vegetarian option is deep fried cheese ravioli. Now I just need a few more minutes in the morning to pack my lunch.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395394463695719999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-44791500695204110282010-02-17T06:29:58.414-08:002010-02-17T06:29:58.414-08:00This is a great challenge. I bring my lunch almost...This is a great challenge. I bring my lunch almost every day and most often I tote leftovers from the night before. (I try to make a little extra at dinner so there will be enough.) I am, however, going to add the mini frittatas to my repertoire. Thanks!Jenna at Rosaberryhttp://www.rosaberry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-41692088578890040692010-02-16T17:37:26.449-08:002010-02-16T17:37:26.449-08:00Sheryl, so true...not about doing for 1 week but d...Sheryl, so true...not about doing for 1 week but doing (and I mean bringing lunch) it forever. Sue- sounds good, could also do avocado or hummus.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-29258096484927595232010-02-16T09:15:52.365-08:002010-02-16T09:15:52.365-08:00My favorite quick lunch is a wrap sandwich made wi...My favorite quick lunch is a wrap sandwich made with joseph's lavash bread (the low carb one with flax, oat bran, etc...). I usually put<br />slices of ham, alpine lace Swiss, and some fresh baby spinach. And since I'm bored with mustard lately, I take a small squirt of light mayonnaise and mix it with dab of hot sauce (usually Tiger Sauce). The result is a very flavorful dressing, one that isn't very spicy, and a little goes a long way. <br /><br />I am definitely making that soup... looks excellent!Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-52853653232834981612010-02-16T07:16:15.397-08:002010-02-16T07:16:15.397-08:00That's a great health challenge! Hopefully it...That's a great health challenge! Hopefully it's one that is habit forming.Sheryl Lozicki, RDhttp://www.e2dietitian.comnoreply@blogger.com