What I Ate Wednesday: Carbs
Some days, I just crave carbohydrates. If we’re eating cheese and crackers, I’d be willing to pass on the cheese and enjoy the cracker. Weird, I know. Don’t get me wrong, I love my veggies, but I also love me some carbs.
That said, I’ve been trying to teach myself balance. I know that if I want some crackers and peanut butter or cereal, but force myself to eat yogurt, I’m not going to be satisfied. (Unless of course we’re talking about fro-yo…) I’m not even talking about sugar-carbs, I’m talking about bread-like carbs. You know, the ones in the cereal box that constantly tempt me. Those.
So yesterday, when I was craving carbs, I went with it, but tried to keep things balanced. So this is a little “What I Ate Wednesday“, heavy on the carbs!
I rolled out of bed earlier than usual, to go on a quick run with Brittany. When I got home, I didn’t have a huge appetite, but I knew I needed to refuel.
Since, I wasn’t craving my normal protein shake, so I decided on a Bagel Thin with peanut butter, and an apple. This really filled me up and totally satisfied my morning carb craving. This actually kept me pretty full until lunch!
On my way out the door, I packed a few things for work.
A box of Lentil Soup (delicious and so filling, but it was a little hot out for soup) some Special K Protein cereal, and a bag of The Good Bean roasted chickpeas. I ended up eating the lentil soup for lunch, and snacked on the cereal and some of the chickpeas throughout the afternoon.
I hadn’t cooked much over the weekend, so Tuesday night I was excited to get back in the kitchen. I’d been pinning some recipes that I had my eye on, so I did a little remix on this recipe from Spoon Fork Bacon and this recipe from iHerb’s Healthy Haven blog. I made much simpler versions of these recipes. Bottled dressing can be a lifesaver.
I managed to get this dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Not bad for a Tuesday. If you’d like I can share my (simplified) version of those recipes on Friday. Rice paper proved to be a bit challenging but it all worked out in the end. Eaten with a glass of wine (x2) on the deck in the sun. Hello, spring.
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Sesame Ginger Quinoa wraps look and sound amazing!!!
That asparagus looks awesome! I wish I had a grill more than anything in this world to grill up asparagus! I like it so much better than baking. I actually do have a grill but the fine for using it on my balcony is something ridiculous so I have only used it 2x : )
When I’m craving carbs… it’s always cereal or some kind of protein cake!
I cant live without carbs. No seriously, I don’t know how people do it!! I don’t get nearly as filled up if they isn’t carbs involved, and usually end up hungry 2 hours later. Eggs for breakfast does nothing for me unless there is toast involved!
I completely understand what you say, it happens the same to me, I’ve tried to exchange the carbs for something else (does not work). And I’m not even sure how some people can deal without carbs.
PASTA. i am such a carb-lover but I really try to keep it under control. however, particularly on the weekend if i’ve imbibed a bit the night before, i’m all about a nice bowl of pasta in “cheeze” sauce with spinach and some kind of protein (morningstar crumbles, tuna, something). yummm. during the week i am a lot more cautious around carbs – light english muffin for breakfast (with an egg, spinach, and sometimes a veggie sausage), and maybe a beer or piece of baguette with dinner.
Definitely share the quinoa wrap recipe
I eat…CARBS! I love, love–to the point of excessive consumption–love cereal. And lately brown rice and giant pancakes made with homemade oat and buckwheat flours. I can’t get enough. Usually I WANT to balance it though, with something crisp (fruit) or creamy (yogurt).
I really enjoy summer rolls, but have never worked with rice paper before…
I’m on a 30 day paleo challenge and let me tell you, I MISS CARBS and sweet potatoes just don’t hit the spot (like a piece of bread) sometimes! When I am craving carbs (sans-paleo) I crave bread or some sort of crackers…anything I can put PB on 🙂
Mmmmm I looooove fresh spring rolls 🙂 Yours look sooooo good girl! Way to go with rolling with your cravings 😀
Those quinoa wraps look amazing! 🙂