🎈HEALTHY LUNCH IDEAS: PART 4
This Mediterranean stuffed sweet potato comes in at 450 cals, 41 grams protein, and 33 net carbs. The slow digesting carbs paired with all the protein and fiber make this one of those meals that keeps you full for hours and give you steady energy.
If you are watching carbs more closely, you can swap the potato for spaghetti squash, eggplant, zucchini, or even cauliflower.
Here is how I made it (makes 4 servings):
1.Bake 4 medium sweet potatoes in the oven at 375°F for about 60-70 minutes. Adjust time if your potatoes are larger.
2.While they bake, cook 1 lb lean ground beef (I used 93/7) in 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil. Season with salt, pepper, 1/2 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp oregano, 1/2 tbsp sweet paprika, and a pinch of chili flakes.
3.Dice your veggies finely. I used 2 Persian cucumbers, 1/2 small red onion, 1 tomato, and a small handful of kalamata olives.
4.For the sauce, blend 1/2 cup Greek yogurt with a big handful of dill, the juice of 1 lemon, 3 tbsp water, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
5.Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool slightly, then split open. Fill each with 1 serving (about 1/2 cup) of cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, 3 to 4 oz of the cooked beef, a spoonful of diced veggies, and a drizzle of the dill yogurt sauce.
Top with anything else you like, and you are good to go! This is also super easy to mealprep in advance if you want easy high protein recipes to eat healthy food all week.
If you make this, let me know what you think!
ENJOY!
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