Green Bean Snackatizer

This evening I got the munchies with my Friday night glass o red wine. Normally, this would call for 10-20 carefully counted and recorded almonds at 7 calories each. Tonight, I was in the mood for a tastier more crunchy fare.

I choose steam-in-bag green beans with almond slivers. (green giant green beans and almonds).

I cooked them according to package directions, drained off excess water, and placed in a bowl.

I added 1 teaspoon of ghee and sprinkled with garlic powder and a dash of sea salt.

It was quick, tasty, crunchy, and only about 140 calories.

Of course, the best thing is to be sure and eat enough during the 4 meals a day, but if you wind up skipping one (like I did today) this will tide you over in a pinch.

Simple Lentil Soup.

Made this one today.

Tasty and Fast!

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 large spoonfuls of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1- 1 lb bag of dry lentils
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 6 cups water
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in lentils, and add water, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour.

If you have some diced and pre-cooked chicken, the chicken makes a great stir-in if you are looking for some extra protien.

If you want more veggies, chop up and wash a head of cabbage and put it in the pot when add the water and broth.