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September 17, 2009
Soy Ginger Eggplant Mushroom Dish
I made MR's dinner early this morning so as to make sure it was done by dinner time... it was that kind of day when I had no idea where I would end up... so I marinated half an eggplant, chopped into bite sized pieces, with the stems of four portabella mushrooms, also chopped, in 2 tbsps low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a ton of garlic and ginger powder. You could also use fresh garlic and ginger, minced, but I'd leave them to soak in the lemon and soy for at least an hour before mixing with the veggies. I left those to marinate all day in a large dish, and then set out chopped asparagus and broccoli, as well as 150 g Quorn tenders (pick your own protein!) that MR could mix together and steam shortly before dinner. He was very pleased with the final product.
It was a chilly and rainy day here... took me an hour to get home from Temple hospital, which I can make it to in 25 minutes under good conditions, but the rain was so bad that there were lots of accidents and I was driving very slowly and carefully. I didn't want to eat anything other than hot soup, so for dinner I took my lunch time kale salad and put it in two cups of beef broth and then added a half cup of nonfat plain yogurt and a teaspoon of flax oil. It's amazing how you can make cream of anything by adding yogurt after removing from heat. It's not creamy like stuff made with cream, but I like the tart tanginess of the yogurt, and it certainly gives you a lot of calcium for very few calories!
I've also started eating those little Laughing Cow Light wedges for snacks/dessert. I don't eat sweets -- sugar gives me anxiety, in addition to being a pointless waste of calories -- so I look to the "cheese plate" for an after dinner treat. Right now I'm enjoying some light garlic and herb wedges, but I also like the original Swiss light and the French Onion. They're only 35 calories. MR says he can't imagine wasting 35 calories on such a thing, but he's rather have broccoli, and as much as I love broccoli, sometimes I'd rather have creamy cheesy goodness!
Work is crazy as always, but I've managed to find time to practice yoga at a studio downtown near some of the places where I'm working. It's a big studio, much bigger than the one close to home, with classes practically on the hour. Had an amazing class today that really felt like taking it to the next level... learned a whole lot. I think my Sanscrit name will have to be "shoulders back and down!" since that's the main direction my teachers give me. I carry so much tension in my shoulders, and yoga really makes it obvious.
Okay, middle of the night writing done... going to attempt to go back to bed!
Posted by april at September 17, 2009 12:10 AM
Comments
The little "Light" Baby Bon Bell cheeses are also really good and very tidy to eat, since they're a firmer cheese.
Posted by: Judith at September 17, 2009 6:36 AM