What's your favorite low-fat, low-cost meal and/or snack?

Question

I'm a college kid trying to avoid the freshman (well... senior) fifteen. I know about ramen, thank you.

Answer 1

Tasty, High fiber, black beans and brown rice

can of S&W Caribbean Black beans (has Red Bell Pepper, Anaheim Chili Peppers,Diced Onion & Lime, Juice in Caribbean Sauce)

can of mexican stewed tomatoes (has green pepper and onion)

chili paste (tablespoon of Huy Fong Sambal Oelek, Chili Paste)

Uncle Ben's Brown Rice (Microwave in bag)

Drain juice from cans and add 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch, mix

Cook beans, tomatoes till bubbling. If you would like it thicker and more sauce, add cornstarch mixture, stir till the sauce comes out clear.

Meanwhile, microwave brown rice for 90 seconds. Place beans mixture on top or mix together. This makes 2 servings.

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Easy Black Bean Dip

1 can black beans

2 T. liquid from can of beans

squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice

1/4 t. onion powder

1/4 t. garlic powder

1/2 t. coriander

1/4 t. cumin

dash of cayenne pepper

big pinch of salt

1. Drain beans, reserving 2 tablespoons of liquid, then rinse in a strainer.

2. Add beans, reserved liquid, lemon juice and all remaining ingredients to a food processor, mini food processor or blender.

3. Process until smooth then taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

4. Serve with pita chips, corn chips, or your favorite crackers.

Whole Wheat Pita Chips

2 whole rounds of whole wheat pita bread (or four halves)

olive oil

kosher salt or coarse sea salt

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. Using a basting brush, lightly coat both sides of pita with olive oil.

3. If using whole pita, cut each round in half then cut each half into four triangles. You should end up with 16 pieces.

4. Line a baking sheet with parchment (optional but makes clean up a breeze) then spread pita pieces out in a single layer. Sprinkle lightly with coarse salt. Turn pieces over and sprinkle the other sides lightly with salt.

5. Place baking sheet in oven and set timer for 5 minutes. Bake pita until the edges are brown and crisp, checking the first time at five minutes and then watching closely. Total baking time will be less than 10 minutes.

6. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

7. Serve with your favorite dip.

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Answer 2

AVOID THE POTATOES IN THE DINING HALL and LIMIT LATE NIGHT PIZZA RUNS!! LOL (That's what did me in!)

Try to eat breakfast and skip the foods you weren't eating at home (the bad ones.)  Oh, factor in some time to go to the fitness center and stay active.

Good Luck this year...You'll do GREAT!

Answer 3

Without knowing what facilities you have available, simple thing like a single filling sandwich is a great snack, 2-3 make a meal with a few pieces of fruit.

Sandwiches:- Double Deckers.

3 Slices of bread.

Tomato. Sliced

Cold Meat.

Seasonings.

Spread bread.

Place fillings on two of the slices of bread and season.

Stack one on top of the other and top with the third slice, spread side down and cut into diagonals or cubes.

Answer 4

apple slices, broccoli and ranch dip, rice and beans, cheese sticks

Answer 5

Baby carrot and cottage cheese, salad, soup.

Answer 6

I am in the same situation!! Exactly. Already dealt with the freshman 15 and lost it, now I'm trying to not gain the senior 15.

So lets see. I really like sauteeing (spelling?) a piece of chicken breast in olive oil. With the chicken, I'll boil up some veggies (depending on what was the cheapest at the store that week but I always love green beans or asparagus). I always put chili powder on my chicken. You could also use pork chops (as long as they are lean!!). I love this kind of meal, its so fast and cheap and not fattening. You feel healthy after eating it.

If you are having friends over, go for some lean ground turkey sloppy joes. Nobody notices the difference and you know everyone loves sloppy joes. And chances are they haven't had them since who knows when. You mix up 3/4 cup of BBQ sauce (you choose the brand) and two 10 oz cans of tomato sauce. Get a pound of ground turkey. I liked putting bell peppers in the mix, but that is optional. Also cut up some onions to throw in for flavor. Brown the turkey first and then mix in all of the sauces and wait until it's hot. I like putting a slice of cheese on my bun but hey, that is also optional (sorry for all the optional add ons).

I always keep a tub of yogurt around and I'll slice up fruit and mix it in. One time I put strawberries and cinnamon in my vanilla yogurt, it was delicious. It's a great alternative to icecream.

Congratulations on your last year!!

Answer 7

Turkey!!! Buy a whole one, cook it up and then strip the meat. A whole turkey can be used for many things - soup, on a salad, on pasta, on a sandwich, the list goes on. Pound for pound it's cheap, healthy and versetile. Put it in small freezer baggies for single serve portions and you're set!! I do it all the time and it is a Godsend!!! Good luck and best wishes!!