Some really healthy stuff that took 5 minutes to make...

I have some weird cravings. This week I have been watching The Biggest Loser just a bit too much, as well as saving as many calories as I can for the holiday weekend... That being said, here are two random, very healthy snacks/mini-meals I had tonight that I wanted to remember for next time...

Szechuan Tuna in Cabbage - All ingredients cold

1 can tuna
1 tsp minced ginger (from a jar)
1 tsp soy or bragg sauce
2 tbsp Szechuan stir fry sauce
2 large cabbage leaves, cut into 3 strips each

Mix tuna with other ingredients in a bowl, scoop with a spoon into the cabbage pieces and roll up. Super good, between 200-250 calories total.

Mashed cauliflower

4 cups cauliflower (I used a bag of frozen cauliflower from Kroger)
1 tsp butter
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup water
Salt and pepper

Microwave or steam the cauliflower, throw it all in a blender or food processor. Serve. Less than 200 calories, delicious and super filling.

African Peanut Soup

Following the cues of a recipe I found on my FAVORITE soup site, delish.com, I have been using this as a staple in my soup-making.

Original Recipe: http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/african-peanut-soup-recipe-3706?click=recipe_sr


My version:

1-2 cloves of garlic instead of an onion
1 tsp olive oil instead of canola (or no oil at all since peanut butter is oily)
1 tbsp curry powder
1 can(s) (10-ounce) condensed tomato soup -OR- 1 can tomato juice or V8 (this could also make it more vegan-friendly)
1-2 cups of water and a veggie buillion cube. I never buy ready made broth. If I am doing it with chicken sometimes I will use the water I boiled the chicken in instead of a cube.
2 tablespoon(s)peanut butter
1-2 tablespoon(s) chopped cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

To make it heartier:

I always add chopped veggies -OR- the easier version of bagged broccoli or cabbage slaw from the store.

Sometimes I add shredded chicken

*Note: Even if you're not a huge cilantro fan, use the cilantro. It brings out the other flavors without being overpowering in itself.