Meatball burger

Currently Digging: nothing ***resting before I go to gym***

I should say this is the most successful "HEALTHIER" burger I have ever done... this time it was juicy, moist, tender, and meaty beefy...

HEAVY lunch today.... my pre-work out meal...

My plate: half hamburger sandwhich--with tomato and onions, no cheese.

My sides: boiled zucchini, wilted baby bella mushrooms, asian coleslaw without the crispy noodles.

My soup: same as everyone's! cream of mushroom (healthy version-canned) with asparagus and shiitake mushroom.

MEATBALL BURGER

• lean ground beef
• minced onions
• minced garlic
• mrs. dash
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• pepper
• salt
• grounded cereals (i used hi-lo cereals) like bread crumbs consistency (with cumin, poultry seasoning, mrs. dash)

>mix all ingredients in a bowl except grounded cereals

>before baking or grilling: coat LIGHTLY with grounded cereals "breadcrumbs"

>I cooked it in nu-wave oven: 5-7 minutes per side: flipping once.

>Lightly toast bread with cheese (if desired)

>Add condiments if desired

>Arrange

Here's my mom's and my dad's plate. They didn't like the boiled zucchini... Yah know... parents--- as they grow old, they become picky eaters...

My dad ate his entire plate-- so proud of him!!!!

I used garlic parmesan roll for their hamburger, topped with tomato and onions with cheese

Sides: wilted mushrooms and onions, asian slaw with crispy noodles

Soup: Cream of mushroom soup + asparagus + shiitake mushrooms

QUICKIE ASIAN SLAW

>shredded cabbage: blanched with hot boiling water

>shopped tomato

>Newman's spritzers (asian flavored)

>>Mix everything up!!! Serve.

first timer's YOGURT: hummus; chicken salad

Currently Digging: WATER!

This is the first time I messed with plain yogurt
First time I ever made hummus....

Result: texturally disaster... taste? deliciooso!

For this hummus:

• 1 can garbanzos; drained and rinsed (to get rid of as much sodium)
• 1/4 of lime; juiced
• plain yogurt (maybe about 3oz. coz I used abou 4.5 oz and its a little thin...)
• 5 cloves garlic; roasted
• 1/4 jalapeno; seeded and ribbed; minced
• 3 drops of sesame oil (i don't have tahini!)
• couple dashes of paprika
• freshly ground pepper
• salt to taste
• minced/chopped green onions - for garnish
  

>>i used the bullet to mix everything (or food processor), except for the jalapenos and seasonings.
Maybe next time I should slowly add in the yogurt to adjust the consistency.
Once blended, mixed in the paprika, fresh ground pepper and then salt.
I folded in the minced jalapenos. garnished with green onions then chilled.


This pic on the left???
Snack for tomorrow for work!!!!! protein-rich and fiber-rich? I don't know! **too lazy to think about mutrion info....**

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CHICKEN SALAD:
-4 oz Plain yogurt
-10 oz Chicken breast: cooked; shreded/chopped; cool
-chopped onions (optional)
-chopped tomatoes; seeded (optional)
-chopped bell pepper (optional)
-chopped roasted garlic (optional)
-minced jalapeno (optional)
-2 tsp dijon mustard (adjust acdg to taste preference)
-2% shreded cheese (i used mild cheddar)
-salt & pepper

>> Just mix everything together... adjust seasonings according to taste...
USE in wraps, bread, salad topping, pita filling...

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Back to work tomorrow.... I feel good today! Had two days of AWESOME-ROCKIN' workout!
I was full of energy... And I feel great...

Though I didn't lose any weight last week... and my eating habits still sucks!!!!! *What can I do now!?!?* My appetite is just killing me! huwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.. i'm always.. ALWAYS eating more than my calories.... grrrrrrrrrrrrrr..... time to be good lei!

TIME TO BE GOOD AND DISCIPLINED!

MY LUNCH BOX: an apple (50) - sugarfree jello (10) - 2 slices whole wheat bread (110) - sauteed spinach with shaved carrots (90) - pork loin boiled then browned in a convection oven...(250) =approx: 510 calories(?)

Am I on the roll or what?!?!

Leftover lunch: tandoori chicken

Currently Digging: whole wheat penne + grape tomatoes + spinach +garlic warm pasta salad

Articles always say... the best lunch is the leftover from last night's dinner.

When we first ate at the Indian resto here, I ordered the grilled platter: tandoori chicken, grilled shrimps, lamb, etc...
PORTION SIZE: pretty huge... good enough to share...

• So, next day's lunch for me:
• left over meat (chicken),
• sliced cucumbers with italian dressing,
• cheese cube,
• and a regular size salad (of romaine, carrots and fresh mushrooms)

FAST and EASY. (oh and CHEAP!)
Pretty clever lunch! hehehe... the meat was so tasty i didn't have to even thing about a salad dressing.. it just balances it out.

***SIGHS*** i like Indian foods.... but the calories.... just make me break asweat everytime!

ugh!

BEST but NOT FRIED french fries

Currently Digging: potatoes and omelet parin...

FRIES.... is my moms' weakness. With the 'healthy diet' im in, i try... as much as possible to limit myself eating---fried, oily and salty foods. (I LOVE FRIES! I LOVE PIZZA! I LOVE FRIED CHICKEN! hehe) Oh, i splurge every once in a while... but not as often as before.

2 things about fastfood/resto fries that's BAD for you: 1. DEEP FRIED; 2. SALT.

2 things about my fries that's AWESOME: 1. baked not fried; 2. sodium free yummy!

• ^wash potatoes and cut (kasing laki ng pinky finger)
• ^dry with kitchen towel
• ^LIGHTLY flour
• ^toss with MRS. DASH or HERB CHEF SEASONING, garlic powder, ground pepper, onion powder
• ^SINGLE LAYER on our infamous nu-wave oven pro! Cook for about 15-20 mins, turning once!
  

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I SO LOVE THIS!!!!!

ATE it with grilled chicken tossed salad.

***wipes my mouth***

I apologize... im just drooling over it!

grilled chicken and spinach salad

Currently Digging: freshly steamed shrimps and crabs!!!

i must admit, i craved for something very unusual last week....

SALAD.

yeah.. a big, warm, hearty and meaty salad. Just like those they serve at Applebee's or Friday's.
So after work out, here's what I ate. (I am not good at making dressings, never liked dressings unless it's home made. And there are very few home made dressings i like :)



MIX IT:
-baby spinach
-cubed cucumbers
-roasted mushrooms
-sliced baby carrots
-whole corn kernels

TOP:
-grilled chicken breast cutlet with herbs and spices (onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, mrs. dash) *thanks to george foreman grill***
-parmesan cheese

FINISH:
-drizzle of balsamic vinegar /or/ squirt of lemon

enjoy and fork in!