Category: BLE lunch
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savory pumpkin soufflé
Have leftover pumpkin from Thanksgiving? Here’s a great recipe for a savory pumpkin soufflé. This counts as a whole protein and 1.5oz of veggies, and could really work for any meal of the day. Add 1 cup of canned unsweetened pumpkin purée to your food processor. Next add 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup…
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smash burgers
These make a great dinner and pair perfectly with jicama or carrot fries! One burger is full protein and fat for your lunch or dinner! Pair this with veggies and you have a BLE compliant meal. Start by combining 1lb of ground beef, 1tsp of salt, freshly ground black pepper and 2 tsp garlic powder.…
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baked chicken breast nuggets
Baking the chicken with the little bit of butter on the top give them a slightly crisp “skin” and a great flavor! Pair these with the jicama or carrot fries and you have a healthy version of the “4-year old” dinner!! This makes 2 servings. 4oz will be your full protein and half your fat!…
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jicama fries
Mom says “These oven baked “fries” are easy to make and a delicious alternative to French fries. We made it with a spicy dipping sauce inspired by BLE Community Member Linnea (IG:@healthy_looks_good_on_you). The sauce is also great with chicken, burgers or fish. Start by chopping 1 1/2 lb jicama into “fry size” strips. Make sure…
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meagan’s chicken salad
We used to make this chicken salad with pasta…and leaving that out is really the only change to make this BLE compliant!! This is a complete BLE weight loss lunch: 6oz veggie, 6oz fruit, 4oz protein and a full fat. I batched them and made 4, they keep really well in the fridge and the…
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baked lemon butter cod
Mom says “This is my new favorite way to eat cod. It’s lemony, garlicky, super easy to make and elegant enough for a romantic dinner ❤️” Measure out 4oz of the cooked fish for a weight loss portion of protein for lunch or dinner. In a large bowl, mix together 2 tbsp of melted butter,…
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carrot fries
Mom says “We had several requests for this recipe. I had never made it but so glad I did. Yummy!!” This counts as vegetable! Have it for lunch or dinner!! Weigh it out and enjoy! Cut 4 large carrots into thing strips about 4 inches long. Toss with 1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, 1…
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kefta (north african skewers)
Mom says this about this recipe, “Kefta was one of my favorites when we visited Morocco. The North African people are such amazing cooks and really know how to use spices! Enjoy!” We used ground beef, but this would also be delicious with ground lamb. Mix 1lb of your meat with 1/4 cup finely chopped…
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asian chicken mason jar salads
Mason jar salads are a great way to food prep lunches OR dinners. These store for up to 3 days in the fridge. These are complete BLE meals depending on the quantity of veggies. 6oz veggies + 6oz fruit would make this a complete lunch. Bulking up the veggies to 14oz will make this a…
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hummus
Hummus makes for a really simple and satisfying lunch. 6oz of hummus is a full protein and full fat. With 6oz of fruit and 6oz of veggies this will make a complete BLE women’s weight loss portion lunch. Grab your food processor and you are ready to go! Add 1 can of rinsed and drained…
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