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Instant Meals In A Jar: Asparagus Beef
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Instant Meals In A Jar: Asparagus Beef

Sarah

This high-protein, easy-to-prep “instant meal” is ready to go when you need it. You can take a hot meal when you travel or even go to work. You can store it in a glass mason jar or a small Mylar bag, and even use it for long-term storage for emergency use.

Asparagus Beef

Ingredients:

Directions:

Pack ingredients in a pint mason jar or a mylar bag. For longer-term storage, add a desiccant or oxygen absorber and seal. (Discard the packet before cooking.)

To prepare:

Add  1 cup of boiled water, seal, and sit for 15 minutes. Stir well.

Serves 1.

Nutritional Stats:

415 Calories / 655 mg sodium / 5 grams Carbs / 37 grams Protein / 1 gram Fiber

~Sarah

High-protein Poblano Pepper and Ham Scramble
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High-protein Poblano Pepper and Ham Scramble

Sarah

Eating eggs is simple when trying to eat low-carb/high-protein, but it can get rather boring quickly. I came up with this tasty scramble, where it’s got just a pinch of heat from the poblano pepper. If you find those too spicy, just use a green bell pepper.

The pepper also gives it bulk for only a few calories, so you feel like you are eating a proper meal, not just a couple of eggs.

High-protein Poblano Pepper and Ham Scramble

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 slices uncured Canadian bacon, chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a small frypan, heat over medium-low and saute the peppers until tender. Add the ham and heat through.

Whisk the eggs, pour over, and gently scramble till done.

Add the cheese and enjoy.

Serves 1.

Nutritional Stats:

469 Calories / 34 grams Fat / 5 grams Carbs / 2 grams Fiber / 33 grams Protein

~Sarah

Instant Meals In A Jar: Italian Beef
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Instant Meals In A Jar: Italian Beef

Sarah

It has been a while since I did “instant meals in a jar.”With it being winter, it’s a perfect time for it.

A high-protein/lower-carb recipe, made to take on the go for an “instant” meal or to pack away for long-term storage. It works great in power outages or winter storms.

Italian Beef

Ingredients:

Directions:

Pack ingredients in a pint mason jar or a “MRE” style mylar bag. For longer-term storage, add a desiccant or oxygen absorber and seal. (Discard the packet before cooking.)

To prepare:

Add 1 cup of boiled water, seal, and sit for 15 minutes. Stir well. If it is cold where you are, insulate the jar/bag with a clean kitchen towel.

It can be prepared in a small pot. Bring water to a boil, add dry ingredients, cover tightly, and remove from burner.

Add a pinch of sea salt if desired.

Serves 1.

~Sarah

High Protein Egg Breakfast Dish
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High Protein Egg Breakfast Dish

Sarah

I saw this recipe idea on a reel and made it my own based on what I had in the house. It matched what I was looking for in a breakfast: easy to make, filling, and high-protein. And while I am not an expert on keto, I would classify it as keto-friendly.

If anything, I almost couldn’t finish the breakfast; it was that filling. It fueled me well until noon, and I didn’t feel hungry, even though we walked for miles. I’d call that a winner.

I used guacamole, a simpler choice. A fresh avocado sliced up on top is a good substitute. However, I was out of avocados. The brand of guacamole I had on hand has a simple ingredient list. I would have preferred fresh avocado, but I wouldn’t be picky, as well…I was all out of that. It would remove 140 mg of sodium, though.

As always, read the ingredients because not every brand is a good choice. I usually buy Daisy brand cottage cheese. It has three ingredients—milk, cream, and salt. You don’t want anything more added! There are no stabilizers, gums, or thickeners.

High Protein Egg Breakfast Dish

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup 4% cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • Pinch of fine sea salt, if desired
  • 2 Tbsp guacamole

Directions:

Spread the cottage cheese on a serving plate.

Whisk the eggs together and add to a small fry pan. Dice up the butter and fold in.

If you like, add a tiny pinch of salt (I did not, as the cottage cheese for me provides enough sodium).

Heat the pan over medium-low, and gently scramble the eggs until set.

Spread the eggs and guacamole on top.

Serves 1.

Nutritional Stats:

420 Calories / 32 Grams Fat / 25 Grams Protein / 530 Grams sodium / 4 Grams Sugar (from cottage cheese) / 2 grams Carbs (from avocado)

~Sarah

Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak
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Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak

Sarah

This easy, low-carb/high-protein dinner doesn’t need anything else, but I did heat up flour tortillas for the boys. Kirk and I ate it sans, though if you had butter lettuce on hand, you could do wraps with it. I was lettuce-free, so we got by.

Some will argue with me over the high vegetable content in this recipe, but I stand firm on this: vegetables are NOT evil and are good for the body. They are also fiber-rich, which is beneficial if you eat a lot of meat. It’s the same that I am OK with berries and fruit. We need not to fear carbs and sugar that are in whole ingredients; it is the added ones that must concern us. It’s easy to overeat baked goods, but you will tap out on vegetables quickly as your stomach fills up, waiting to digest. All that pesky fiber. Lol…..

Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 large sweet onion
  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 1 tsp dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • Fine sea salt (a good pinch)
  • 4-5 slices provolone cheese

Directions:

Partially freeze the meat to make it easy to slice. Slice it thinly into bite-size pieces.

Meanwhile, slice up the peppers and onions.

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high. Add in half the oil, and saute the peppers and onions with the oregano and salt, tossing often, for about 10 minutes.

Remove from the pan and set aside in a bowl.

Add the remaining oil and stir-fry the meat for about 5 minutes, keeping it moving.

Return the pepper mixture and toss to combine.

Place the cheese slices on top and cover with a lid. Turn off the burner and let it sit for a couple of minutes to melt.

Serves 3 to 5, depending on appetite and if you use wraps.

Nutritional Stats (Based on 4 servings):

370 Calories – 20 grams Fat – 63 grams Protein – 6 grams Carbs – 1.75 grams Fiber

~Sarah