Using Veggies to Create A Meal Structure That is Filling and In-Line w/ Your Goals
This type of meal is a staple for me when I am staying on track with eating in a manner that is going to support weight maintenance and/or weight loss. Something like this allows me to have the quantity that leaves me satisfied/full by consuming foods that are less calorically dense but carry plenty of micro-nutrients with them. For a “bowl”-type meal like this I will often use a base of chopped lettuce as it helps fill my stomach without skyrocketing the calorie count of my meal.
Next, I lightly spray a pan and fry up some bell peppers and onion. Some type of vegetable that I can heat in a pan and slightly brown the outside of is preferred. Once the veggies are nearing their ready state, I add diced, cooked chicken to the pan and this time I chose to add a 1/2 cup of red kidney beans.
For flavor I used 1-2 Tbsp of a taco seasoning (along w/ 1/3 cup of water) and added it to the pan of chicken, beans and veggies. Finished by topping it off with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese and a 2 Tbsp of mild taco sauce. This made for a tasty and filling meal that can easily be modified by using different veggies, spices and even a different base (for example- rice instead of lettuce). Enjoy this meal idea and making it your own!
Coach Jim
Owner, CF-L2
