Convenient Carbs

[tonyb]

Protein is easy & convenient when you need it quick, you got shakes, can chicken, tuna etc.. What are some convenient carbs? Most carbs need cooking, are there convenient carbs in a can when Iv'e forgot to cook some rice/kumara?

[rose]

Beans (kidney, pinto, cannellini, lima, etc). Chick peas. Open, drain, eat. I personally prefer chick peas cos they taste a bit nutty and have a nice texture. Kidney beans tend to have a tougher skin. Nutritionally, pinto are one of the best. Lower calorie than the others IIRC. Kinda bland though. Mash with a fork and add a bit of spice.

[rose]

OK now don't laugh until you've had a look for yourself, but one of the best aisles for clean carbs in the supermarket is the baby food section I shit you not. Jars or cans of pre-mashed kumara and other veges with no additives or preservatives cos they're not allowed to poison babies like they do adults. The only hurdle is getting over the yes I'm eating baby food thing. But no one needs to know. And it's better than old people who eat pet food, right? You'd be pleasantly surprised what you find on those shelves 8)

[Ronin]

No laughter from me Rose, I used to love polishing off the leftovers from the little Ronins. Apart from the increased noise, that's probably the worst thing about them growing up :grin:

[tonyb]

Wow, what a great idea Rose, I'll be checking out the baby food isle next time I'm in the supermarket. Ive always wondered why you can't get kumara in a can, and all that time you can. Thanks.