Lainie's 3-2-1s: Higher Protein Pesto Egg Salad, Honey Lime Chicken & Mango Salsa, Low Carb Zucchini Fritters: Week of May 25th-31st
This week, we are kicking off the warm weather with these yummy make-ahead recipes! Buckle up for bright colors, amazing flavors, and nutritious food all week long.
THIS WEEK’S 3-2-1s
Preview the recipes below:
3 Meal-Prep Friendly Recipes
* Higher Protein Pesto Egg Salad
* Honey Lime Chicken & Mango Salsa
* Low Carb Zucchini Fritters
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1 Drink or Dessert
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Three Meal-Prep Friendly Recipes
Higher Protein Pesto Egg Salad
Here's a summery take on my popular high-protein egg salad! Pesto and lemon add a bright, herbaceous flavor to the classic recipe. It's delicious in lettuce wraps or on toasted sourdough bread!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10-12
Notes: Cut the recipe in half for less egg salad. Gluten Free, High Protein, Low Carb. Enjoy in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Ingredients
12 hard-boiled eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup store-bought pesto
1 lemon juiced
1/4 cup chopped chives (+ more for garnish)
salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Hard-boil your eggs using this method or use store-bought.
Once cooled, grate the eggs into a large bowl using a box grater.
Add cottage cheese, pesto, lemon juice, chives, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Serve in lettuce boats or spread over sourdough toast. Garnish with extra chives if desired.
Honey Lime Chicken & Mango Salsa
In this recipe, juicy and flavorful honey lime chicken takes center stage! The mango salsa is just absolutely delightful; I could eat it all in one sitting.
