Arayes (Crispy Chicken Pitas) make for the easiest and most flavorful lunches 🌿✨I have been making my version of these for a few years and I am totally open to any suggestions for adjusting the recipe! 🫶🏻

How to:

+ Combine 1 lb. ground chicken, 1/2 of a red onion (diced), 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1/4 cup chopped mint, 3/4 cup crumbled feta, 1 Tbsp lemon zest, salt, and pepper. 
+ Add filling into pita and add to a skillet with oil. Crisp on both sides (3-4 minutes per side) and stand upward so the outer edge of the chicken filling gets cripsy. Bake at 200 for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. 
+ Serve with tzatziki.

#arayes #crispychickenpita #easylunchidea

Chipotle Corn Pasta Salad 🌽 🌶️ I got SO many DM’s requesting this one so here you go 🫶🏻 Let me know if you try it out!! 🤍

How to: 

+ Boil 1.5 cups protein pasta of your choice (I did the lumache from Kaizen). Rinse with cold water when it’s finished cooking. 
+ Thaw 1 cup frozen roasted corn. 
+ In a large bowl, add cooked pasta, corn, 3/4 cup chopped green onions, 1/2 of a red onion (diced), 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, and 3/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes. 
+ For the sauce, blend 1 cup low fat greek yogurt, 2-3 Tbsp mayo, 2-3 Chipotle peppers (canned in adobo. If you are sensitive to spice start with one), juice from one lime, salt, and pepper until smooth. 
+ Pour sauce into bowl with pasta and veggies and add 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese. Mix well. 

#pastasalad #spicyfood #summerpastasalad

Mozzarella and Chickpea Salad 🥗 Easiest lunch idea if you are like me and genuinely cannot be bothered with what to make for lunch this week 🌿✨ Let me know if you try it! 🫶🏻

How to: 

+ Drain and rinse 1 can of chickpeas and add to a large bowl. 
+ Dice 3 mini cucumbers, 1/2 of a red onion, and about 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Add to bowl. 
+ Add in 8 oz. of mozzarella pearls and 2-3 Tbsp minced parsley. 
+ Season with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice. 

#easylunchidea #chickpea #plantbased

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad!! Hands down I think this is one of my best lunch recipes and it has been insanely slept on over the years. Let me know if you try it out! How to:  + Combine 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, 1/2 cup diced red onion, 1/2 cup minced celery, 1/4 cup diced dill pickles, 1/4 mayo, 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt, 1-2 Tbsp pickle juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl.  + Serve with crackers, veggies, etc.  #dillpicklechickensalad #chickensaladrecipe #lunchrecipe 

Balanced Snack Plate for lunches this week!! I have been getting a ton of requests for quick and easy lunches. These are the BEST option for when you are in a pinch. Let me know if you try them out!  Details: Soft boiled eggs, turkey roll ups, Wegman's caramelized onion hummus, carrots, celery, mini bell peppers with cottage cheese and EBTB seasoning, and crackers.  #snackplate #lunchideas #healthylunchideas

S'mores Protein Cookie Dough for your sweet treat needs this week #CSEPartner !! This cookie dough NEVER misses and once you have the base down you can make so many different flavor combinations. Let me know if you try it out! How to: + Mix 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt with 1 scoop Clean Simple Eats Simple Vanilla protein powder until the texture is sticky. + Slowly add in 1/2 cup- 3/4 cup oat flour until cookie dough texture forms. + Once cookie dough texture is formed, add 1 pinch baking soda, a few cracks of salt, and a splash of vanilla extract.  + For s'mores flavor, add in some graham cracker crumbles, mini marshmellows, and chocolate chips.  #proteincookiedough #highproteindessert #proteindessert #highproteinsnack 

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie never fails as my favorite winter time smoothie!! Packed with protein and fiber to keep you full for your mornings. Let me know if you try it out! How to:  + Blend 1 cup frozen cherries, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 3/4 cup cauliflower rice, 1/3 cup fat free yogurt, 2 Tbsp hemp seeds, 1 cup almond milk or milk of choice, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.  + Blend until smooth (you can add 1/2 a banana or some honey if you like it a little sweeter).  Totals: 35 grams of protein, 6.3 grams of fiber  #chocolatecherrysmoothie #smoothierecipe #highfiber #highprotein

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