Quick & Easy Meaty Meal Ideas
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Whether you’re trying to lose weight with less carbs, build muscle with extra protein or improve your overall health with more nutrients, here are some meaty snack and meal ideas to keep you going strong all day long. These healthy dishes are great for using leftovers, require little to no cooking, and are perfect for packing. With so many creative ideas to choose from, you have plenty of options for enjoying a quick bite at work, healthier lunches in school, or finger-friendly food on the golf course.
ROLL-UPS
Roll thinly sliced meat like roast beef, tri tip, turkey, chicken, ham or smoked salmon with veggies, fruit or cheese. Serve with a dip like mustard, guacamole, hummus, salsa or low sugar cranberry sauce.
- Roast beef with mustard, raw milk cheese & arugula
- Turkey with cranberry sauce, sprouts & goat cheese
STACKS
Stack meats with cheese, veggies, fruits or olives.
- Ham with mustard, green apple & raw milk cheddar cheese
- Cucumber slices with lump crab meat, watermelon & goat cheese
KABOBS
Use toothpicks to skewer cubed meats with cheese, veggies, fruits or olives.
- Chicken with raw milk cheese, grapes & apples
- Turkey with bacon, avocado & cherry tomatoes
STUFFERS
Stuff vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, avocados, mushrooms, squash and potatoes with cheese, olives, chopped meats, guacamole, salsa, hummus, etc.
- Tuna stuffed tomatoes with parsley, capers & parmesan cheese
- Ground beef stuffed peppers with tomato salsa & guacamole
SALADS
Grab a handful of greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.), top with protein, veggies, fruits, nuts, olives, etc. Drizzle with Zukay dressing and olive oil.
- Wild salmon salad with strawberries, cucumber & walnuts
- Greek chicken salad with olives, cucumber, tomatoes & feta
WRAPS
Choose greens over grains. Instead of a burger bun or thick-breaded sandwich, lettuce-wrap your food for more nutrients and less carbs.
- Romaine lettuce tacos with pulled pork, salsa & guacamole
- Iceberg lettuce wrapped beef burgers with mustard, tomatoes & onions
HALFSIES
Enjoy an open-faced sandwich with half the “sprouted” or sourdough bread. Great for broiling with cheese too!
- Turkey on sourdough with spinach, avocado & tomato
- “Sprouted” Cinnamon Raisin Bread with chicken & goat cheese
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