2 food questions

TsiTalon · 02-Sep-03, 07:35 PM

I am on this new diet and need help with 2 questions.
1) By mistake i got Ground Sirlon Inseatd of Lean beef. Is there a really big difference ?

2) Is there any type of food that comes close to a bake patato ? I need to sub. that for something else but want to keep as close as possible on the deit. thanks

Jakanden · 02-Sep-03, 08:39 PM

1 - No idea, i dont eat red meat =(

2 - Whats wrong with a baked potato? I eat sweet potatoes personally (More fiber, nutrients, slighty less carbs and taste better). When you say something close - do you mean same amount of fiber, carbs and pro? Or what?

TsiTalon · 02-Sep-03, 10:51 PM

yeah somthing that i can compare that has the protein, carb, calories and such. I love them but i dont have time to cook them. They take like 40 mins on a BBQ right ? I need something thats a bit quicker but just as good.

Jakanden · 02-Sep-03, 11:21 PM

Dood i bake my potatoes in the microwave. Poke holes in it with a fork (to let steam out), wash it and put it in the microwave for 4-6 min (Depending on the size) and you got a baked potato =)

I have found that an avg sweet potato (7oz) takes about 5min to cook with most microwaves =)

PoorBoyTek · 03-Sep-03, 02:51 PM

I'd say try some rice variations

TsiTalon · 03-Sep-03, 11:00 PM

nice i will give that microwave a try . Yeah i do eat rice sometimes.

thanks

Shmackey · 03-Sep-03, 11:21 PM

Definitely use the microwave. I didn't think anyone actually baked potatoes in an oven anymore!

**cursor** · 04-Sep-03, 11:42 AM

Bake potatoes in the oven? Why sure!

kultschar · 04-Sep-03, 11:49 AM

You cant beat a proper Oven baked potato!! Microwaved spuds are nice and quick but you get "potato bones"!!!!!!

MAVER1CK · 04-Sep-03, 02:52 PM

I like Microwaved food. i think it has a better taste

yakky · 04-Sep-03, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kultschar

You cant beat a proper Oven baked potato!! Microwaved spuds are nice and quick but you get "potato bones"!!!!!!

A good way to have microwaved potatos that are very close to oven baked is to nuke them for about 5-8 minutes for a good sized potato, pull it out of the microwave, wrap it in aluminum foil and let it sit for about 10 minutes, they come out great that way. The heat generated by the microwave continues to cook them and they come out really well. Read it from a Sharp microwave owner's manual from way back in when!

Jakanden · 04-Sep-03, 03:11 PM

I used to do something similar to that - but when that microwave timer dings Im usually too hungry to wait another 10min lol!