Food Rut Busting Product Suggestion

In my previous post I discussed 5 tips to help you bust out of a food rut.   Sometimes you can be motivated to change what you eat just by trying a new product. In my own search to mix things up a bit this week, I studied the grocery store shelves to see what new products might inspire me to new culinary adventures.  Joila - enter the Seeds of Change line of Indian simmer sauces.  Their simmer sauces range from the mild coconut and ginger Korma and tomato-and-onion Tikka Masala, to the medium-hot bell pepper Jalfrezi, and the hot pepper Madras curry. All you need to do is saute your favorite protein and/or vegetables until done, add a little sauce, and then cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. 

I decided to try the medium-hot bell pepper Jalfrezi sauce.  This sauce has only 90 calories for 1/3 cup and does well at keeping the sodium low at 270 mg (or 11% of your daily needs).  It's also gluten and dairy-free, kosher, and vegetarian friendly. 

These sauces make your ordinary veggies taste totally different.  I chose to saute some broccoli, mushrooms, peas, and zucchini and then add some simmer sauce to it.  Experiment and cook up whatever veggies you like best.  Here's also a link to a Vegetable Jalfrezi recipe on the Seeds of Change website. 

I found this sauce at MOM's Organic Market in the DC Metro area but check the natural foods section of your local grocery store to see if they carry it.  Even if you can't find this particular brand, pick out a new sauce to try but just do a little label reading and aim for one that says 20% or less for the sodium.  Let's bust a food rut together!