Two Cans and a Potato

People think that eating healthy is always time consuming, expensive, and difficult. To you people: HA!

I am going to be driving back to Florida on Tuesday (3 day drive 🙁 ), so that means I have to get rid of everything in he fridge so it doesn’t spoil. Well…..it is almost all gone. I barely have anything left in the fridge! So for dinner, I made use of a potato and two canned foods.

The result:

Oh wait....I guess we had some leftover steamed spinach and black olives that I used as well, but they are not required! The best thing about potatoes is that they are so versatile!

Hobo Dinner

1 potato wrapped in aluminum foil
1 can tomatoes (chopped, whole, pureed, doesn’t really matter)
1 can beans (I used black beans, but garbanzo, pinto, kidney, ex. would work, too)
leftover toppings of choice, spices for vegetarian chili (I used a versatile chili powder)

Scrub potato thoroughly because the skins are good to eat. A lot of the fiber and nutrients come in the potato’s skin. Wrap the potato in aluminum foil and bake for 45 min+ (depends on size of potato) at 425*.

While the potato bakes, heat the tomatoes and beans in a saucepan with the spices (if using).

When the potato is done, simply pour some of that homemade vegetarian chili on top, and eat it right out of the foil-hobo style!

Scrumptious, filling, inexpensive, easy, quick, and fun to eat!

Thought-provoking, mind-prodding question of the day:

What is your favorite inexpensive food or meal? I know that oatmeal is pretty cheap, but it is chock full of nutrients!

NOTE: Since I will be on the road for a few days, I will not be by my computer. So…The Namaste Giveaway winner will be announced when I get back! Sorry to leave you all in anticipation! (There is still time to enter, though! Click on the link above for more details)

Also, the Food Lovin’ Post is still available for those who want to be included. Don’t be shy! Love your favorite food, be proud of it, and share it with the world!