Looking for ways to add some bulk to your meals so you feel full longer but don't want to add a lot of calories? Try adding this "food extender" to SuperSize your portions...
MUSHROOMS!
Why Mushrooms? One large portabella mushroom or a cup of
chopped mushrooms has roughly 20 calories, at least 1g of fiber, and nearly 2g
protein. I personally like to munch on raw mushrooms but if you aren't a fan, don't quit reading yet. When you chop them up and cook them in a dish like the one below, the chances of you even realizing they are in your entree are slim and none!
What Can They Expand? Mushrooms
are especially good in meat dishes. The texture and taste work perfectly. Like this one...
Taco Meat with a Twist
1 serving: (about 2/3 cup): 152 calories, 4g fat, 661mg sodium, 11g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 4g sugars, 18.5g protein
Bulk up that seasoned meat with veggies! Loads of mushrooms mean meaty flavor and a low calorie
count... YAY!!!
Ingredients:
1 lb. raw extra-lean ground beef
2 1/2 cups finely chopped white mushrooms
2 1/2 cups finely chopped cremini mushrooms
1 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup seeded and finely chopped jalapeño pepper
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. cornstarch
Directions:
Add all ingredients except cornstarch to a crock pot. Mix thoroughly, breaking up the ground beef.
(You might want to use your hands.)
Cover and cook on high for 3 - 4 hours or on low for 7 - 8 hours, until beef is fully cooked.
Turn crock pot to low (if needed). In a small bowl, stir to dissolve cornstarch in 2 tbsp. cold water.
Stir mixture into the contents of the crock pot.
Let sit, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Enjoy!
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
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