These recipes are easy to cook and varied enough to meet all your cravings and tastes. In addition, all of them have a certain amount of meat, which will help add more protein to your diet.
1. Lettuce with pork
Lettuce with pork is quick and easy to prepare; a great alternative to substitute for bread if you are reducing your carbohydrate intake or are following a gluten-free diet.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 kilo of lean ground pork
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (look for gluten-free)
16 leaves of butter lettuce or romaine lettuce
8 teaspoons plum sauce (get gluten-free)
2 tablespoons coriander chopped
1 lemon, cut it into 4 wedges
Preparation
In a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat and add the pork, cooking and stirring until it begins to get brown. Then drain the excess fat.
Add the green onion, pepper, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Cook until green onions are tender, about 2 minutes.
Place 4 lettuce leaves on each plate and fill with the pork mixture.
Top them with plum sauce and cilantro and add a lemon wedge, and ready to serve.
2. Tacos with salad
In just 10 minutes, you’ll be delighting yourself with a steaming plate of lean ground beef, cheese, baked tortilla, and chips. However, we must warn you that each serving contains at least 500 calories, so this recipe is more appropriate for people looking to gain weight healthily.
Ingredients
1 kilo of ground beef without fat (preferably turkey)
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup of grated cheese
1 cup of fresh or bottled salsa
4 scallions, chopped
1 cup baked corn tortilla chips (12 tortillas)
1 lemon and cut it into 4 pieces
Preparation
Cook ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble, about 6 minutes.
Add taco seasoning and stir to mix well.
Remove from the heat and sprinkle the cilantro on top.
Divide the lettuce, salsa, cheese, chives, and meat evenly.
Add a lemon wedge to each plate.
3. Scrambled eggs with macaroni and cheese
Get ready to savor cheesy pasta al dente and the creaminess of scrambled eggs in just 20 minutes. By substituting half the pasta for scrambled eggs in this 6-person macaroni and cheese recipe, you can reduce your carbohydrate intake and increase your protein count.
Ingredients
2 large eggs
170 milliliters of nonfat evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon mustard powder
200 grams of whole wheat (elbow macaroni)
3 cups of egg whites
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
200 grams of cheddar cheese grated
6 slices of turkey bacon
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine whole eggs, milk, hot sauce, and mustard. Salt to taste.
Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and reserve.
In a large nonstick skillet, add the egg whites until cooked and opaque.
Reheat the pot over low heat and melt the butter into the pasta. Add the sauce and the cheese and stir it constantly until creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs and mix well.
Line the turkey bacon slices with paper towels and place them on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on full power until crisp, about 2 minutes.
Place the macaroni and eggs evenly in 6 casseroles and crumble 1 strip of turkey bacon on top of each serving.
4. Churrasco with chimichurri sauce
A spicy chimichurri sauce with a succulent lean meat steak; a dish to surprise your palate. You can accompany it with a garnish of French fries and an arugula salad. This recipe is for 4 people and will not take you more than 15 minutes.
Ingredients
1 kilo of fillet; preferably sirloin
1 cup arugula
1 kilo of potatoes
1/2 cup parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 and 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
Heat the grill over medium-high heat.
Salt pepper the meat to taste
In a food processor, place the parsley, garlic, wine vinegar, red pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Let it rest on its side in a small bowl.
Place the meat on the grill until it is outside charred (not burned), and the meat is juicy from the inside.
Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Julienne the potatoes and fry them.
Place it on a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Place the arugula in a bowl, garnish with olive oil and salt.
Serve it and enjoy this succulent dish.
5. Caesar salad with chicken and chickpeas
Caesar salad doesn’t exactly have a reputation for being healthy. However, we will introduce you to a healthier version, eliminating the bread; and incorporating crispy, roasted chickpeas instead. The dressing has a lot of flavor and creaminess; and grilled chicken breast. Get ready for a complete meal worthy of your palate for 4 people.
Ingredients
2 anchovy fillets
1 clove of garlic finely minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
5 cups kale, chopped
350 grams of hearts of palm, rinsed and finely chopped
1/2 cup of roasted chickpeas
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
350 grams of chicken breast grilled or baked, sliced.
Preparation
Using a mortar or bowl, add the anchovy, garlic, and oil to form a paste.
Whisk together the yogurt, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, pepper, and salt.
Place the kale in a large bowl and add the dressing.
Mix the kale with clean hands until the leaves begin to soften.
Add the hearts of the palm and the apple to the bowl; mix well.
Serve 4 plates and top with chickpeas, cheese, and chicken.
