Just as the title says, any blog/book/tips/recipe recommendations for great low-cal meal prep options? I'm hoping my meal prep game naturally improves over time, but I'm starting to get bored already. It doesn't help that my team at work is getting pizza today, and I'll be stuck with some dry chicken and veggies in tupperware. :-(
So far, my go-to for work lunches have been a mix of:
Protein - I’m at that entry level stage of dieting so I’ve been sticking with basic grilled chicken or ground turkey for now. I’m thinking about maybe incorporating plant based proteins here such as lentils or other tempeh. Not too sure how well fried eggs or shrimp hold up for meal preps? Also, any tips for cooking chicken on the stovetop/oven? Unfortunately, I don't have a grill.
Veggies - Lots of roasted veggies! Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, cauliflower. I also steam broccoli and asparagus and top those off with a big squeeze of lemon and ground pepper. I love veggies which has made this process easier for sure.
Carb - Sometimes brown rice/quinoa, but recently have been opting to replace the carbs with some sort of leafy salad with a basic oil and vinegar dressing. I like this option as I can go heavier on the protein which definitely fills me up more.
Hot sauce - Sriracha, Frank’s, Tabasco, you name it! These have been my saviors on spicing up a bland meal with minimal calorie implications. Any hot sauce (or any other low-cal sauce/seasoning) recos would be greatly appreciate as well.
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