switch your grain to couscous- it's less calorie dense and quicker to make and easy to get in bulk- plus it takes on flavor really well or you can leave it plain for picky eaters. it's good with vegetables, fish, or other meats and not dense. when i pair it with chicken or fish i cook the couscous in chicken broth or fish broth and herbs.

try mexican lasagna-
listed as bottom layer-> top layer
cooked chicken, black beans, salsa, topped with cheese- your choice. bake until warmed. serve with sour cream, salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, whatever else, tortilla chips for dipping or dump instead inside taco shells.

It's a nice change of pace and freezes well.

today for lunch i steamed some couscous and button mushrooms- really filling and i made more than i thought i'd eat. my husband is eating leftover couscous and catfish.