I am eating the least delicious thing I've had in a very long time.
Another Lunch From The Pantry for me and once again, it's pseudo-Indian food. I use that term loosely because no self-respecting Indian food lover (like me!) would be caught dead eating this schlock.
I decided that the can of Jyoti Delhi Saag ("spinach & mustard greens with ginger and peppers") had been taunting me from the pantry long enough. I was determined to do something with it today. I added a diced roma tomato (tomatoes are in saag, I reasoned), garam masala (Yes, I have that in my spice cabinet! Told you I love Indian food!), cumin and a dash of cinnamon. And, I added a 12 oz. can of chicken. The fact that I even HAVE a can of chicken (actually, TWO cans!) is just...well, I still am not sure why. I think there was a recipe once...
ANYWAY! So, I heat the pseudo-saag and taste. Blegh! I know this problem could be solved, as many can, by adding some nice, rich CREAM, also a main component of saag. I never buy cream and decide to go with just a few Tbsp of its alter ego, fat free half-and-half. Okay, it's now edible, but just barely.
I don't feel like dealing with rice, a mandatory saag accompaniment. It must be basmati, which I have of course, but it's not instant and I don't feel like waiting. I can't put instant white or brown rice (both of which I have) with SAAG, even if it isn't real SAAG. I just can't do it! So, I whip up a 1/4 c of couscous and call it a day.
It's all in a bowl, and I realize it's about as good as it's going to get without real cream, some butter and, well, let's face it, ingredients that don't come from a can!
I've typed this as I continued eating, and now it's cold and downright disgusting. I could nuke it again, but really? It's 9 WW points, which is wayyyyy too much for something that's barely edible. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to pitch the remaining 1/4 serving as well as the entire 2nd serving.
Some things just weren't meant to be canned: saag....chicken....and I'm sure I'll come up with more before my pantry is bare!
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Hey Amy---Just wanted to say that I admire your creativeness, both with the project itself as well as with chronicling it with a blog. It is like watching "Julie & Julia," but better, since you are more local! Keep at it, and keep all of your fans posted! Sorry I haven't been at WW mtgs on Weds - due to scheduling, I've been squeezing in weigh-ins on other days of the week. Confession: I haven't been tracking for several weeks, and I think I may have gained a few back - I'm afraid to see what the next weigh-in says...
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ReplyDeleteGotta track, my friend! Hope to see you Wed.
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