3 Easy Lunchbox Meals
TEX-MEX LUNCHBOX
Base Ingredients for 4 servings
- 1 lb lean ground bison (you can use whatever LEAN ground meat you prefer)
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- pinch of sea salt & pepper
- 1 head of green lettuce, chopped
- 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
Tex-Mex for 1 serving
- 4oz cooked lean bison
- 1 1/2 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup can black beans, low-sodium
- 1/2 avocado, mashed (accounts for about 85% of the fat in this recipe)
- 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon 2% Greek yogurt (optional)
- Garnish
- jalapenos
Steps
Step 1
Spray a nonstick skillet with olive oil and set on medium heat. Add onions and cook until brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add lean meat, and chop it up and cook in the skillet using a spatula. Add the seasonings and continue to cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Step 2
Assemble the meal. Add lettuce, a fourth of the meat (or your measured portion) and 1 diced tomato. Then add the remaining ingredients for the Tex-Mex lunchbox. I recommend adding the avocado the morning you’re going to eat the meal AND squirting a little lime on top to prevent any browning.
Greek-Ish Meal Prep Lunchbox
Ingredients for 1 serving
- 1 1/2 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 4oz cooked lean bison
- 1 serving wheat pita chips (about 8 wheat pita chips)
- I like to crush these and use as croutons
- garnish
- Kalamata olives
Tzatziki Sauce for 4 servings
- 1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
- 1/2 medium cucumber, grated
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- sea salt & pepper to taste
Steps
Step 1
Mix together all of the ingredients for the Tzatziki in a bowl and refrigerate overnight for best results in terms of flavor.
Step 2
Assemble the meal. Add lettuce, a fourth of the meat (or your measured portion) and 1 diced tomato. Then add about 1/4 cup of the tzatziki along with a serving of wheat pita chips or pita bread. You can keep the pita chips/bread in a separate bag so they will not get soggy. Garnish and enjoy!
Mediterranean-Ish Meal Prep Lunchbox
Ingredients for 1 serving
- 4oz cooked lean bison (OR less since there is already a lot of protein in the salad)
- 1 1/2 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
Chickpea Salad for 6 servings (approx 2/3 cup serving size)
- 3 cups (about two 14.5oz cans) chickpeas, drained
- 1/2 cucumber, finely diced
- 1 cup colorful bell peppers, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- sea salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumble
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup red onion (optional)
Steps
Step 1
Add all of the ingredients for the salad in a bowl and mix together. Season to taste with sea salt & pepper.
Step 2
Assemble the meal. Add lettuce, a fourth of the meat (or your measured portion) and 1 diced tomato. Add a serving of the salad.
Step 3
Enjoy the salad with your favorite low-calorie vinaigrette.