Protein Bowl.

Serves 1 · Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15–20 min

Build Your Meal

Quality Protein, choose one
6–8 oz chicken breast, chicken thighs or rotisserie chicken
6–8 oz salmon, white fish, shrimp or scallops
6–8 oz steak, ground beef or ground turkey
6–8 oz tofu or tempeh

Non-Starchy Veggies
2–3 cups roasted, sautéed, steamed or grilled veggies: broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, peppers, green beans, asparagus, mushrooms

Healthy Fats
1 Tbsp olive oil, avocado oil, butter or ghee for cooking

Complex Carbs (Optional), choose one
½–1 cup rice or quinoa
½–1 cup sweet potato
½–1 cup beans or lentils

Skipping the Complex Carb?
Cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles

Extras
Sea salt, black pepper, and herbs or spices of choice

Make It

1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the veggies with your Healthy Fat, sea salt and black pepper, then roast for 15–20 minutes. Or sauté them in a pan over medium heat.

2. Pan-sear, grill or simply heat your Quality Protein, seasoned with sea salt, black pepper and herbs.

3. Build it as a bowl or a plate with your veggies and Quality Protein. Add your Complex Carb if having one.

4. Finish with fresh herbs, citrus or your favorite seasonings.

Make It Your Own

Six ways to build it, same formula every time.

Mediterranean Salmon
Salmon, zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, lemon, dill and oregano. Optional carb: quinoa.

Mexican Chicken
Chicken, bell peppers, onion, zucchini, cilantro, lime, salsa and guacamole. Optional carb: black beans.

Steak and Chimichurri
Steak, broccoli, mushrooms, red onion and Homemade Chimichurri. Optional carb: roasted sweet potato.

Asian Shrimp
Shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms, bell peppers, scallions, cilantro, tamari, lime and sesame seeds. Optional carb: rice.

No-Cook Rotisserie
Shredded rotisserie chicken, roasted or raw veggies, avocado, lemon and fresh herbs. Optional carb: lentils.

Sesame Tofu
Crispy tofu, broccoli, mushrooms, green beans, scallions, cilantro, tamari and sesame seeds. Optional carb: brown rice.

Notes

• Cook double and tomorrow's lunch is a No B.S. Salad.

• Sauce it: Homemade Pesto · Homemade Chimichurri · Sugar-Free Teriyaki Glaze · Healthy Buffalo Sauce · Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce

• Eating out? See how to order at CAVA · DIG · Springbone Kitchen