I’m going to start reviewing portable food for those of us who often eat at our desks and want tasty, reasonably healthy food. These items will fall into three categories: meals, snacks, and sweets. I’m not going to focus on price since it’s almost always going to be less than going out, and probably healthier too.
I’ve become a big fan of Amy’s frozen meals. You have to take a good look at the nutrition information, as some of the more traditional selections can be pretty high-fat. But they offer a large selection of meals that come in around 10 grams of fat and 400 calories or less. Here are a few that I’ve tried:
Indian Mater Tofu – This dish includes a variation on mater paneer, a curry with peas and soft, mild cheese chunks. In this version, tofu is substituted for the paneer, and it’s quite tasty. It also comes with a nicely flavored rice and a yellow dahl. It’s filling and tasty, and at 8 grams of fat and 280 calories, makes quite a nice, healthful lunch option. Most of Amy’s other Indian meals are quite good, I also like the Palak (spinach) paneer. The Vegetable Korma is a bit bland.
I’m not a big fan of brown rice, but Amy’s Teriyaki Bowl is quite nice. Perfectly cooked vegetables, tofu and a flavorful sauce balances the heaviness of the rice flavor, and this is also one of the healthiest options at 4.5 grams of fat and 290 calories. Other bowls I enjoy include the Santa Fe Enchilada Bowl and the Ravioli Bowl.
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