I started my day with 100 grams of low-calorie plain yogurt. I decided to add about a teaspoon of strawberry jam and a small handful of granola from my cereal yesterday. Sorry no picture but, honestly, I forgot. I'm not much of a morning person. Anyway, then I headed off to work on foot, of course.
My morning Friday class has a regular tea time during our lesson, since it's an hour and a half. So, I had a cup of tea and a couple munchies. Nothing too exciting.
After class, I headed home for some lunch with the hubby. It was pretty cold out today, so I thought a nice soup would be good.
Lunch: Manhattan Crab Chowder
Ingredients:
1 package of artificial crab (you can use real crab if you have it)
2 cups potatoes, chopped
1 cup onion, diced
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 1/2 cup water
14 oz (396 g) broth (I can't find broth here, so I use the "broth" for nabemono)
Italian seasoning, to taste
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
*Of course you can add additional vegetables, like tomatoes, carrots, celery, etc.
Preparation:
1. Start a pan of boiling water for the potatoes. Once boiling, add the potatoes and cut the other ingredients while the potatoes boil and become tender.
2. Once the vegetables are cut. In a large saucepan, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onions, garlic, and seasonings. Cook them until they almost brown and become aromatic.
3. Add the water and broth to the large saucepan. Bring to a boil.
4. Strain the potatoes, then add to the large saucepan. Let simmer for about 4-5 minutes.
5. Add the crab. Let simmer for about another 4-5 minutes. Enjoy!
1 1/2 cups of this soup is about 210 calories. The leftovers heat up really well!
After lunch, I headed back work with my bag packed for the gym. Since I don't drive, I walk and take the city bus EVERYWHERE. So, after work, I took the bus out to the local gym for some good cardio. I did six kilometers on the treadmill, alternating walking 5 minutes then running 10 minutes. It's funny because outside, I typically run a 5K straight with no walking but I can't seem to do it on a treadmill. I think, mentally, I can't run in place for that long. It's boring!
I, then, took the bus back home to make dinner. My husband had to work, so it was only me tonight.
Dinner: Steak Sandwich with Blue Cheese Sauce & side salad
Ingredients:
Blue Cheese Sauce (from yesterday)
Lean beef strips (I used 5)
1 Portobello mushroom, sliced
Mixed greens
1 Whole Wheat Bun
Preparation:
1. Season the meat to your taste. I used only salt & pepper. Add 1/2 tablespoon of oil to a skillet and let it heat up.
2. Add the steak strips to the skillet and cook about 1-2 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, toaster the bun.
3. Smear a thin layer of the cheese sauce on the toaster bun. Add some mixed greens. Place the steak strips on the lettuce.
4. With the steak juice still in the pan, add the mushroom strips and grill for a couple minutes on each side. Once finished, add to the sandwich. Add a bit more cheese sauce to the top & Enjoy!
*I add a little side salad with the leftover mixed greens with a toasted sesame dressing.
In total, this meal, I think, is right around 500 calories. So, my total count for the day should be right around 1000 calories, leaving some room for dessert if I get the craving!
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