what's for lunch?

I have a few different lunches that I rotate through. Although I'm quite content to eat the same
breakfast almost every day for months at a time, I must vary my lunches or I go crazy. Most of my
lunches are 5-6 points. Today I had 1 c. chili with 1/2 peanut butter sandwich for 6 pts.

Chili Potato 5.5 pts 1 med. baked potato
1/2 c. Hormel vegetarian chili
2/2 oz 2% shredded cheddar cheese 1 T reduced fat sour cream scallions

Black Bean Burrito 4.5 pts 1 flour tortilla, medium
3/2 c. black beans (drained, rinsed, microwaved until hot)
4/2 oz 2% cheddar 1 T. reduced fat sour cream salsa

Cheeseburger 4 pts (plus 1 pt of pretzels or baked potato chips) Boca Burger whole wheat bun (the
brand I use is 2 pts.) slice of 2% American cheese

"Ham" sandwich 4.5 pts 3 slices Lightlife Smart Deli Ham-flavor slices 2 slices high-fiber bread 1
T. lite miracle whip

Yeah, I know you're not a vegetarian, but maybe this will give you some ideas. During the summer,
when fresh, yummy tomatoes were available, I also ate hummus on pita with lettuce and tomato, for 3
pts. Or tomatoes with cheese on bread.

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Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point lunches
that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to peanut butter
and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious. Also, pb is a bit
high in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in VA/USA

I recently enjoyed a half can of Progresso Bean Soup, 2 points. Sprinkled some grated cheese on top,
2 points worth and had carrots.

Good question, I often resort to the same thing Pat so I'm looking forward to some ideas.

Mary

Today its left overs from the freezer. Pastas with diced chicken breast zucchini and carrots all
lightly strifried ( 3 tsp oil for 4 portions) with oil, seasoned with chilli powder and paprica. Yum
yum, at 4 points a serving this is a hit and it reheats really well. Will post the exact recipe if
anyone wants. Michelle Ozzie in Switzerland

WW WI 69.8 / 64.1 / 61kg 134 lbs On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 22:02:49 -0500, Pat in Virginia

Quoted message said:

Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point lunches
that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to peanut butter
and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious. Also, pb is a bit high
in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in VA/USA

Pat in Virginia said:

Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point lunches
that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to peanut butter
and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious. Also, pb is a bit high
in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in VA/USA

Some of my favorite lunches are...

Smoked salmon, capers, red onion, olives, cottage cheese (or cream cheese if you've got the points -
it's 2 points per ounce, like most cheese). Oh, and Kavli thins (rye crisps) or Finn crisps.

Hummus, pita bread, dill pickles.

Leftover chicken with Frank's hot sauce. Cut it up and roll in lettuce.

Most of the time I just graze on leftovers, and that's a lot of variety.

Stan

Pat in Virginia said:

Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point lunches
that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to peanut butter
and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious. Also, pb is a bit
high in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in VA/USA

I had zero point carrot and coreander soup and a big hunk of ciabbatta bread: 6 points! The bread
was a home-bake, and had sun dried tomatoes and herbs in it. No butter...
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Soup or salad is good. There are many lunchmeats and sliced cheeses available for 1 point. This
allows some really great sandwiches for 2-3 points. I make mine with lots of mustard, lettuce,
pickles, tomatoes with raw vegetables and dip on the side instead of chips.
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Quoted message said:

Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point lunches
that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to peanut butter
and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious. Also, pb is a bit
high in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in VA/USA

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Quoted message said:

Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point lunches
that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to peanut butter
and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious. Also, pb is a bit
high in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in VA/USA

I have been eating a delicious chicken wrap for lunch.

1/2 Fat Free wrap (mine are rectangular-ish and large - they are found near the deli) layer of
lettuce or I use baby spinach 1 serving of Perdue Chicken cuts (in the meat dept) I use the
southwestern flavor, yum! diced tomatoes, mushrooms, whatever 0 point veggie you want to add 1
serving of your favorite dressing - I use a Fat Free Caesar Italian

roll it up and have a fork ready for the stuff that falls out - this is very filling and it's only 5
points. In fact today I'm going to use half the chicken and half the dressing (it spills out anyway)
for a 3.5 point meal!

I'm loving all the lunch suggestions!

Emily
1/1.1/140

boca sandwich and spinach and yogurt for dessert total points 4, Lee
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Quoted message said:

Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point lunches
that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to peanut butter
and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious. Also, pb is a bit
high in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in VA/USA

I had a whole wheat pita bread (2 points) stuffed with 2 oz deli chicken lunch meat (1 point), 2
slices ff cheese (1 point), shredded lettuce, tomatoes and deli mustard - along with some cherry
peppers, sliced sweet green peppers and grape tomatoes. Very filling lunch, logged in at 4 points.

Joyce

Pat in Virginia said:

Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point lunches
that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to peanut butter
and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious. Also, pb is a bit high
in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in VA/USA

I like PB &J but I never could eat them every day. Chicken tends to be what I eat almost everyday.

I usually have chicken and veggies for lunch. I'll add LF/SF yogart or some fruit for dessert. We
had chicken the other night for dinner - marinaded in lemon pepper and grilled on the bbq. Had a
bunch of pieces left over. I take 4-5 oz cut it up and add lettuce and a bit of LF dressing (1 TBS)
for a quick grilled chicken salad. When I am at work I put together cut up cooked chicken and mixed
frozen veggies that I nuke for a few minutes.

Another ideas is LF bread with slice turkey or chicken breast with veggies on the side.

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Quoted message said:

Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point lunches
that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to peanut butter
and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious. Also, pb is a bit
high in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in VA/USA

post it please, Lee, recipe junky
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Today its left overs from the freezer. Pastas with diced chicken breast zucchini and carrots all
lightly strifried ( 3 tsp oil for 4 portions) with oil, seasoned with chilli powder and paprica.
Yum yum, at 4 points a serving this is a hit and it reheats really well. Will post the exact
recipe if anyone wants. Michelle Ozzie in Switzerland

WW WI 69.8 / 64.1 / 61kg 134 lbs On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 22:02:49 -0500, Pat in Virginia

Quoted message said:

Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point lunches
that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to peanut butter
and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious. Also, pb is a bit
high in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in VA/USA

I too am a recipe junky. So here it is.....

Scharfe Hähnchen Nudelpfanne ( Spicy chicken noodle skillet) serves 4 persons 240g Noodles (dry
weight) 4 Chicken breast halves ( 120g a piece) skin removed 8 Carrots 2 Zucchinis 4 Onions 4 tsp
Oil Chilipowder Paprica

Cook noodles in salted water until al dente and drain. Cut chicken breast in strips. Cut carrots and
zuccing in thin slices ( I make matchstick shapes) Dice onion ( I cut mine in 8 wedges). Brown
chicken and onion in the oil. Add carrots and Zucchini and cook for about 8 min. ( I do mine in the
wok) Mix cooked noodles heat through, season with chili powder and paprica.

Original recipe is 6 points a serving

I use a little less oil ( 1 tbs) then add some sliced peppers. I find this makes about 5 portions so
its works out about 4.5 points a serving.

Nice and quick too From WW cookbook "Lieblingsrezepte" Favorite recipes

Miss Violette said:

post it please, Lee, recipe junky Michelle Guy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Today its left overs from the freezer. Pastas with diced chicken breast zucchini and carrots all
lightly strifried ( 3 tsp oil for 4 portions) with oil, seasoned with chilli powder and paprica.
Yum yum, at 4 points a serving this is a hit and it reheats really well. Will post the exact
recipe if anyone wants. Michelle Ozzie in Switzerland

WW WI 69.8 / 64.1 / 61kg 134 lbs On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 22:02:49 -0500, Pat in Virginia

Quoted message said:

Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point
lunches that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to
peanut butter and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious. Also,
pb is a bit high in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in VA/USA

how do you think this would taste without carrots and maybe mushrooms
substituted, Lee
Michelle Guy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I too am a recipe junky. So here it is.....

Scharfe Hähnchen Nudelpfanne ( Spicy chicken noodle skillet) serves 4 persons 240g Noodles (dry
weight) 4 Chicken breast halves ( 120g a piece) skin removed 8 Carrots 2 Zucchinis 4 Onions 4 tsp
Oil Chilipowder Paprica

Cook noodles in salted water until al dente and drain. Cut chicken breast in strips. Cut carrots
and zuccing in thin slices ( I make matchstick shapes) Dice onion ( I cut mine in 8 wedges). Brown
chicken and onion in the oil. Add carrots and Zucchini and cook for about 8 min. ( I do mine in
the wok) Mix cooked noodles heat through, season with chili powder and paprica.

Original recipe is 6 points a serving

I use a little less oil ( 1 tbs) then add some sliced peppers. I find this makes about 5 portions
so its works out about 4.5 points a serving.

Nice and quick too From WW cookbook "Lieblingsrezepte" Favorite recipes

Miss Violette said:

post it please, Lee, recipe junky Michelle Guy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Today its left overs from the freezer. Pastas with diced chicken breast zucchini and carrots
all lightly strifried ( 3 tsp oil for 4 portions) with oil, seasoned with chilli powder and
paprica. Yum yum, at 4 points a serving this is a hit and it reheats really well. Will post the
exact recipe if anyone wants. Michelle Ozzie in Switzerland

WW WI 69.8 / 64.1 / 61kg 134 lbs On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 22:02:49 -0500, Pat in Virginia
<[email hidden]> wrote:

>Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point
>lunches that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to
>peanut butter and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious.
>Also, pb is a bit high in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in
>VA/USA

and I forgot my manners, thanks for posting this, Lee
Michelle Guy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I too am a recipe junky. So here it is.....

Scharfe Hähnchen Nudelpfanne ( Spicy chicken noodle skillet) serves 4 persons 240g Noodles (dry
weight) 4 Chicken breast halves ( 120g a piece) skin removed 8 Carrots 2 Zucchinis 4 Onions 4 tsp
Oil Chilipowder Paprica

Cook noodles in salted water until al dente and drain. Cut chicken breast in strips. Cut carrots
and zuccing in thin slices ( I make matchstick shapes) Dice onion ( I cut mine in 8 wedges). Brown
chicken and onion in the oil. Add carrots and Zucchini and cook for about 8 min. ( I do mine in
the wok) Mix cooked noodles heat through, season with chili powder and paprica.

Original recipe is 6 points a serving

I use a little less oil ( 1 tbs) then add some sliced peppers. I find this makes about 5 portions
so its works out about 4.5 points a serving.

Nice and quick too From WW cookbook "Lieblingsrezepte" Favorite recipes

Miss Violette said:

post it please, Lee, recipe junky Michelle Guy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Today its left overs from the freezer. Pastas with diced chicken breast zucchini and carrots
all lightly strifried ( 3 tsp oil for 4 portions) with oil, seasoned with chilli powder and
paprica. Yum yum, at 4 points a serving this is a hit and it reheats really well. Will post the
exact recipe if anyone wants. Michelle Ozzie in Switzerland

WW WI 69.8 / 64.1 / 61kg 134 lbs On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 22:02:49 -0500, Pat in Virginia
<[email hidden]> wrote:

>Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point
>lunches that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to
>peanut butter and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious.
>Also, pb is a bit high in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in
>VA/USA

Give it a go, some times I add some diced peppers ( sweet variety) that works well, let me know if
you try the mushrooms. Michelle Ozzie in Switzerland

WW WI 69.8 / 64.4 / 61kg 134 lbs

Miss Violette said:

how do you think this would taste without carrots and maybe mushrooms substituted, Lee Michelle Guy
<[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

I too am a recipe junky. So here it is.....

Scharfe Hähnchen Nudelpfanne ( Spicy chicken noodle skillet) serves 4 persons 240g Noodles (dry
weight) 4 Chicken breast halves ( 120g a piece) skin removed 8 Carrots 2 Zucchinis 4 Onions 4 tsp
Oil Chilipowder Paprica

Cook noodles in salted water until al dente and drain. Cut chicken breast in strips. Cut carrots
and zuccing in thin slices ( I make matchstick shapes) Dice onion ( I cut mine in 8 wedges).
Brown chicken and onion in the oil. Add carrots and Zucchini and cook for about 8 min. ( I do
mine in the wok) Mix cooked noodles heat through, season with chili powder and paprica.

Original recipe is 6 points a serving

I use a little less oil ( 1 tbs) then add some sliced peppers. I find this makes about 5 portions
so its works out about 4.5 points a serving.

Nice and quick too From WW cookbook "Lieblingsrezepte" Favorite recipes

Miss Violette said:

post it please, Lee, recipe junky Michelle Guy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...
> Today its left overs from the freezer. Pastas with diced chicken breast zucchini and carrots
> all lightly strifried ( 3 tsp oil for 4 portions) with oil, seasoned with chilli powder and
> paprica. Yum yum, at 4 points a serving this is a hit and it reheats really well. Will post
> the exact recipe if anyone wants. Michelle Ozzie in Switzerland
>
> WW WI 69.8 / 64.1 / 61kg 134 lbs On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 22:02:49 -0500, Pat in Virginia
> <[email hidden]> wrote:
>
> >Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point
> >lunches that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to
> >peanut butter and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious.
> >Also, pb is a bit high in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT in
> >VA/USA
>

I will put it in the to try stack, thanks again, Lee
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Give it a go, some times I add some diced peppers ( sweet variety) that works well, let me know if
you try the mushrooms. Michelle Ozzie in Switzerland

WW WI 69.8 / 64.4 / 61kg 134 lbs

Miss Violette said:

how do you think this would taste without carrots and maybe mushrooms substituted, Lee Michelle
Guy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I too am a recipe junky. So here it is.....

Scharfe Hähnchen Nudelpfanne ( Spicy chicken noodle skillet) serves 4 persons 240g Noodles (dry
weight) 4 Chicken breast halves ( 120g a piece) skin removed 8 Carrots 2 Zucchinis 4 Onions 4
tsp Oil Chilipowder Paprica

Cook noodles in salted water until al dente and drain. Cut chicken breast in strips. Cut
carrots and zuccing in thin slices ( I make matchstick shapes) Dice onion ( I cut mine in 8
wedges). Brown chicken and onion in the oil. Add carrots and Zucchini and cook for about 8 min.
( I do mine in the wok) Mix cooked noodles heat through, season with chili powder and paprica.

Original recipe is 6 points a serving

I use a little less oil ( 1 tbs) then add some sliced peppers. I find this makes about 5
portions so its works out about 4.5 points a serving.

Nice and quick too From WW cookbook "Lieblingsrezepte" Favorite recipes

On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 17:10:44 GMT, "Miss Violette" <[email hidden]> wrote:

>post it please, Lee, recipe junky Michelle Guy <[email hidden]> wrote in message
>"]news:[email hidden]...
>> Today its left overs from the freezer. Pastas with diced chicken breast zucchini and carrots
>> all lightly strifried ( 3 tsp oil for 4 portions) with oil, seasoned with chilli powder and
>> paprica. Yum

yum,

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

>> at 4 points a serving this is a hit and it reheats really well. Will post the exact recipe
>> if anyone wants. Michelle Ozzie in Switzerland
>>
>> WW WI 69.8 / 64.1 / 61kg 134 lbs On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 22:02:49 -0500, Pat in Virginia
>> <[email hidden]> wrote:
>>
>> >Yep, what's for lunch? I usually eat at home and I will welcome suggestions for low point
>> >lunches that are easy to prepare. Reviewing my journal I notice that I very often resort to
>> >peanut butter and fruit spread on high fiber bread. I like PB but this is too repetitious.
>> >Also, pb is a bit high in points. I need a few new ideas to liven up my meals. Thanks. PAT
>> >in VA/USA
>>
>