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12 Quick and Easy Low Carb High Protein Meals


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  • Author: mealstomake
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Carb, High Protein

Description

A collection of twelve quick and easy meals that are low in carbs and high in protein, perfect for healthy eating.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 4 cups cauliflower rice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Lettuce leaves for wrapping
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks or berries
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed
  • Drizzle of honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle lime juice on top and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together eggs, bell peppers, spinach, and cheese. Pour into a muffin tin and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. Spiralize the zucchinis. Heat olive oil, cook chicken, add zucchini noodles and pesto for 5 minutes.
  4. Layer Greek yogurt, mixed berries, and nuts in a bowl. Drizzle with honey.
  5. Heat olive oil, cook shrimp until pink, add mixed vegetables and soy sauce until tender.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix turkey, cauliflower rice, and marinara; stuff in peppers and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Heat olive oil, scramble eggs, add cauliflower and veggies; sauté for 5-7 minutes, stir in soy sauce.
  8. Combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion; drizzle with lemon juice and season.
  9. Add lentils, broth, carrots, celery, and onion to pot; boil and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  10. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine salmon and asparagus, drizzle with olive oil, bake for 12-15 minutes.
  11. Cook turkey in a pan, mix in soy sauce and sesame oil; serve in lettuce leaves.
  12. Mix cottage cheese, pineapple, and flaxseed in a bowl; drizzle with honey.

Notes

These meals are meal prep-friendly and can be stored for up to three days in the refrigerator.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Mixed
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg