# Vegetables and Lean Protein **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [September 22, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559 "2023-09-22T20:59:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/21 "2023-09-23T18:17:16Z")
> [@chela](#): > > That is my hearts desire, crispy tofu. It took me a while to get good at it. A light coating of corn starch, the tofu needs to be well pressed, and just the right heat to brown pieces one side at a time without any burning. > [@solost](#): > > How about a nice stir-fry? You got your lean meat and vegetables right there. Pretty easy to make, yet can be fancy enough for guests. I think I’m gonna shy away from a combination meal this time. I make plenty of those now because it’s just the two of us and some unpredictable number of our official or unofficial children showing up for dinner. If it’s just us it will provide 2 or 3 meals, if the gang shows up, usually unannounced, there’s still plenty to go around. I’m looking at several distinct dishes like the vegetable curry above that are visually attractive as well as good tasting. I might go with something besides the quinoa depending on the rest of the menu. I’m not deciding anything for several days though, life could enjoy another laugh at my expense without notice. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/22 "2023-09-23T18:46:32Z")
Chicken breasts and pork tenderloin are both very lean. The key to flavor is in the marinade. You have to brine or marinade for at least four hours. For Autumn, maybe do an apple cider brine followed by slowcooker in fresh cider with lots of onions and slices of rutabaga. Roasted veggies are a good idea (brussels sprouts sounded great, or mix broccoli florets with cauliflower) tossed in light olive oil and your favorite herbs (rosemary goes well, and a bit of garlic salt). ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/23 "2023-09-23T19:36:08Z")
**Rosemary-Lemon Salmon Filets** Preheat your oven to 400ºF, or preheat the barbie. Dry the skin-on wild-caught salmon filets. Brush both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt on them. Lay fresh rosemary sprigs on top. Slice a lemon, and layer over the rosemary sprigs. Bake in the oven on a sheet for about 25 minutes, or grill on the barbie with the cover down until done. They’re better on the barbie because the skin gets crispier. Serve with steamed yellow squash. Simple, light, and tasty. ETA1: > [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > That screams “fish tacos” to me. [Fish taco sauce recipe](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/fish-taco-sauce/). ETA2: [Fish florentine](https://www.skinnytaste.com/fish-florentine/). I _love_ making this. Might be a little heavy with the sauce, but the website is Skinny Taste. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/24 "2023-09-23T19:49:06Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > Tomato and mozzarella slices with fresh basil is an excellent cold accompaniment to plenty of hot and cold dishes. IOW, Caprese salad. Perfect if the weather’s hot. I like it with a drizzle of balsamic. I just finished reading a book about an English home with an eccentric lord/owner. One of the dishes they mentioned serving often in the 30s was poached sole in a cream sauce with grated horseradish. Sounded great to me! ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/25 "2023-09-23T20:11:42Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > **Rosemary-Lemon Salmon Filets** > > Preheat your oven to 400ºF, or preheat the barbie. > > Dry the skin-on wild-caught salmon filets. Brush both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt on them. Lay fresh rosemary sprigs on top. Slice a lemon, and layer over the rosemary sprigs. Bake in the oven on a sheet for about 25 minutes, or grill on the barbie with the cover down until done. They’re better on the barbie because the skin gets crispier. There’s a slight variant of this, with red onions, that I sometimes make for a winter feast meal, like Christmas Eve: > **[Baked Salmon with Rosemary Recipe](https://whatscookingamerica.net/salmonrosemary.htm)** > > This Baked Salmon with Rosemary recipe is so easy-to-make and so good!  All your salmon lovers will definitely enjoy this delicious baked salmon recipe. Learn about the interesting Story of It’s hugely aromatic and so, so good. The lemon slices keep the salmon from drying out. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/26 "2023-09-23T20:14:50Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > The lemon slices keep the salmon from drying out. They also impart a nice flavour. 😉 > [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > There’s a slight variant of this, with red onions Unfortunately, SWMBO isn’t fond of red onions. And they seem to mess up her stomach. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/27 "2023-09-23T20:20:08Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > SWMBO Salad with mayo, bacon, olives? Southwest Montana’s black oil? Sweaty withers make body odor? ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/28 "2023-09-23T20:24:43Z")
She Who Must Be Obeyed. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/29 "2023-09-23T20:25:32Z")
That makes way more sense. ---
**Author:** ![DSeid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dseid/32/20194_2.png) [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/30 "2023-09-23T20:50:58Z")
Hopefully SWHMSHTTW (she who has more of a sense of humor than this woman) … > **[Woman ends marriage after reading husband's nickname for her in text messages](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/woman-ends-marriage-over-husbands-30851933.amp)** > > The mum was left furious at her husband's nickname for her and said she realised he no longer valued her or their marriage anymore ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/31 "2023-09-23T21:58:05Z")
I mean, what’s being described there is a jacked up marriage and I don’t think it’s the nickname that killed it. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2023, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/32 "2023-09-28T07:37:23Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > Ostrich is also incredibly tough. Only if you overcook it. Otherwise it’s as tender as fillet mignon. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2023, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/33 "2023-09-28T07:43:19Z")
> [@anny\_m](#): > > So keep with the autumn theme, something pumpkin for dessert. Pumpkin fritters? They’re a traditional South African favourite: > **[These pumpkin fritters are best eaten piping hot, while standing around the...](https://taste.co.za/recipes/pumpkin-fritters-2/)** > > Get the whole family involved. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/34 "2023-09-28T12:52:38Z")
Lots of good ideas here. At the moment the menu is looking like: Fresh loaf of Portuguese or Italian bread (from the bakery) Caprese salad Sea scallops with avocado-bacon-corn relish Spinach Mushroom Pilaf My friend is bringing dessert. I would like to make something like the curried vegetables @Spice_Weasel suggested but the relish for the scallops will be quite colorful. I will wear any color combination of clothes that fit but I avoid making different dishes that clash. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2023, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559/35 "2023-09-28T13:22:59Z")
That sounds delicious. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetables-and-lean-protein/990559.md?page=1)