i started a new rotation today at a facility that does partial hospitalization...i was not sure of the particulars...like was it okay to pack my lunch or did i need to model behavior for patients....i packed and decided to go for it...
turns out this was a good option...worked through lunch and was satisfied (i was surprised)...i even saved the apple i packed for a later afternoon snack
Lunch: bulgur salad + 2 slices baked tofu + 1 small apple = $1.53
Dinner: spaghetti w/sauce + salad = $1.80
Total for the day = $3.92
Recipes i am using are below...they are from the snap website....and i have altered some slightly...if anthing significant is done i have factored that in to the cost of the recipe...
| Baked Tofu | -i subbed 1/2 tsp sesame oil for the vegetable oil | | |||||||
| Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons soy sauce 1 minced clove garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (optional) 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 package (16 ounce) drained tofu, firm or extra firm, water packed | |||||||||
| Italian Broccoli and Pasta | | |||||
| Ingredients: 2 cups fettucini noodles, uncooked 3 Tablespoons chopped green onion (also called scallions) 2 cups broccoli florets 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 can (14.5 ounce) stewed tomatoes 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese-- | -I cut out the cheese here | |||||
| 5 A Day Bulgur Wheat | | ||||||||||||||||
| Ingredients: 1 medium chopped onion 1 cup chopped broccoli 1 cup shredded carrots 1 small chopped green pepper - may use red or yellow pepper 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 Tablespoons dried 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 1/2 cups dry bulgur 2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium 8 ounces canned, drained chickpeas | -i added some red wine vinegar and used veggie broth and subbed olive for canola | ||||||||||||||||
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Hey Jess, thanks for the posts and the recipes. I have been coming up to Arkansas for several months and I usually fix all my meals, focusing on raw fruits and veggies and a concoction (black beans,tomatoes, chilis, pasta and vegtable broth) that I put together. I have been amazed how cheap it can be. Monotonous at times,, but cheap. I now have some new recipes to try,,, thanks.
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