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Extra Easy Meal Ideas
ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees,ZS-Zola to Go
Here's a list of very quick and easy dishes that you can prepare in minutes.
Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peppers and Onions
This dish is full of vitamins. One cup of Swiss chard has over 700% of the vitamin K you need in one day. Over 200% of the vitamin A you need and over 50% of your vitamin C.
Curried Asparagus Soup
Serve in soup bowls with a protein of choice. In Z2 this is your veggie portion. You can have plain salad greens on the side if you need more. It’s very filling though.
Easy Gazpacho (Cold tomato soup)
This is super easy! Lovely in the summer when it’s hot. I served this with a simple grilled chicken breast.
Spicy Sweet Real Tomato Soup
This recipe was contributed by Plan Z dieter Debbie. Garnish with fresh basil for a unique and special treat.
Mediterranean Stewed Shrimp
This is an amazingly easy dish to make that is comforting and can be fancy enough to serve to company.
Tomato Soup
Talk about easy to make. This soup is done in a flash. If you’re like me you’ll make a triple batch. You can freeze the portions.
Roasted Asparagus Soup
ZSpecialties,Z2-Soup,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Vegetarian
Season to taste. I put a fair amount of pepper on top. My husband loves pepper on top of soup. Garnish with the asparagus tips and serve with a protein.
Italian Meatball Soup
ZSpecialties,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Beef,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Soup
So today you can “Enjoy a Bowl-a-Zola.”
Chili
ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Beef
This is a great comfort food. Make a big pot and pack it up for lunches on future days for a nice hot meal on a cold day.
Tomato Pizzettas
Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Appetizers & Snacks
This is a great side dish but also makes a great appetizer platter to bring to a party or get-together.
Tomato Leek Casserole
ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Vegetarian,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Sides
This dish re-heats just fine in a microwave or oven if you're taking it to work or another event.
Cowboy Onions
ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Sides,ZSpecialties,Z2-Vegetarian
These onions are NOT spicy. In fact they are almost sweet and have a little zing at the end. You can kick them up hotter as you add the hot sauce.
Roasted Asparagus with Artichoke Heart “Sauce”
Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Appetizers & Snacks
Serve this with a simple small filet or grilled chicken breast for a wonderful meal.
Italian Roasted Tomatoes
These go with any grilled meat or fish. Or any Italian meal as a side dish.
Eggplant Salad
Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Salads
This salad can be served as a side dish. It can be warm, room temperature or cold; depending on the weather outside and your tastes. It’s an earthy dish with some zip from the vinegar.
Eggplant Tomato Combo
Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Sides,Z2-Salads,Z2-Appetizers & Snacks
This eggplant tomato combo can be eaten as a side dish or as a spread. When I make an antipasti tray for an appetizer course, I’ll sometimes include this as a dip or spread for crackers.