Eat Clean in 15 Minutes: 3 Wholesome Lunches Under 600 Calories

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Green Shakshuka with  Feta Cheese 


Calories: ~500
Prep Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs – ~140 calories

  • A generous handful of fresh spinach – ~20 calories

  • ½ zucchini, grated – ~15 calories

  • 1 chopped green onion – ~5 calories

  • 1 garlic clove, minced – ~5 calories

  • 1 tbsp olive oil – ~120 calories

  • 30g (about 1 oz) low-fat feta cheese (5%) – ~90 calories

  • Seasoning: salt, black pepper, cumin

  • Popular dish in the Mediterranean diet!

green shakshuka

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan. Lightly sauté the garlic and green onion.

  2. Add the spinach and zucchini, stirring until wilted and soft.

  3. Create two wells in the mixture and crack in the eggs. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes until the whites are set.

  4. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and let it slightly melt into the greens.


 Refreshing Asian Chicken Salad

Calories: ~550
Prep Time: 15 minutes


:Ingredients

  • 100g chicken breast (or tofu for a vegan version)
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 grated carrot
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • Chopped green onion and fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey or date syrup
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or rice vinegar
Asian Chicken Salad


Instructions:

Sear the chicken breast until fully cooked (or grill it).
Toss all the vegetables in a large bowl.
Mix the dressing from the remaining ingredients.
Slice the chicken, add to the salad, pour the dressing over – and enjoy!


Warm Quinoa Bowl with Sweet Potato, Lentils & Greens

Calories: ~590
Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup cooked quinoa

  • ½ baked or steamed sweet potato (microwave works too)

  • ½ cup cooked green lentils

  • A handful of arugula or parsley

  • 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Lemon juice, coarse salt, black pepper



Quinoa Bowl with Sweet Potato, Lentils & Greens Calories: ~590


Instructions:

  1. Prepare the quinoa (you can also use a quick-cook frozen pack).

  2. Heat and cube the sweet potato.

  3. Toss all the ingredients together with simple seasoning.

  4. A colorful, satisfying, nutrient-packed bowl!





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