Tag: bright line eating
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patti’s chicken salad
This recipe was gifted to us by Patti… a Bright Lifer and force within the BLE community. This is a super simple meal prep and the individual components can be kept in the fridge for up to a week! And best of all…no cooking needed!! Start by making the dressing. I made 6 individual portions…
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meatballs in marinara with palmini noodles
I had a whole bunch of of different ground meat in my freezer that I decided to clean out and make meatballs!! 4oz of meatballs (1 protein), 2oz of marinara (condiment), and 8oz of Palmini noodles (8oz of veggies), with a 6oz salad & dressing this makes a complete BLE weight loss dinner. I had…
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butter chicken
Butter chicken has been one of my favorite meals, and it can be perfectly adapted for Bright Line Eaters! It does have both butter and heavy cream, but this will make over 8 servings, so it is perfectly acceptable to count the sauce as fat and condiment, which is what I do. I portion this…
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chicken spinach alfredo
Here’s another good batch prep meal. It also held up great in the freezer! I also tried palmini noodles for the first time and really enjoyed them too!! This recipe may seem super heavy, but if you weigh out the sauce with your portions, it should be delicious and give you the proportions you need.…
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shredded buffalo chicken
This is a batched recipe great for meal prep and for freezing! I ate this with 11oz of roasted cauliflower and butternut squash, and with 3oz of tomatoes on the side. The sauce counts as a condiment and fat, but was delicious and nice on top of the roasted veggies. Start by cutting up 2…
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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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louisiana red beans and cauliflower rice
Mom says “This one pot meal is great when you want to batch cook on the weekend. Start early because it needs to cook for at least three hours. The recipe for Creole Seasoning is included too if you want to make your own.” This makes 6 servings, each serving is 4oz of protein and…
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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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