Meal Prep Protein "Jessica" Bowl

 

 

This Protein "Jessica" Bowl comes together fast using convenience foods, and/or leftover meat/fish and veggies that didn't quite get used up during the week!

 

I started out ordering this off-menu item at my local Waffle House about 4 years ago when I was going through some very, VERY bad personal times and really couldn't be bothered to eat most days let alone cook anything for myself.  

 

And, because I wasn't quite ready back then to throw myself off the proverbial food and lifestyle bridge, I created this concoction (that the Waffle House employees graciously co-operated with me on) so that I would at least be eating enough protein in a given day to support my lean body mass.  Back then, it was basically all meat and eggs.

 

Jump forward to now, and I'm in a much better life.  Those of you who were instrumental in keeping me going, you know who you are ... I love you and appreciate you more than words could ever convey.

 

I still enjoy this bowl and have it as part of my regular meal prepping rotation.  I now split it up into portions where I get approximately 40g of protein in each serving ... the amount I eat daily in each of 3 meals.

 

I have evolved it into something that includes more fibrous veggies and is a great way for me to empty my fridge each week so that I'm not wasting food (especially the veg) that may be looking a tiny bit tired, but is still perfectly edible. 

 

In just a few minutes, you, too, can have healthy meals ready to go ... all pre-portioned and waiting for you in the fridge or freezer.

 

NOTE:  You don’t have to buy pre-made ingredients – you can cook everything from scratch ahead of time if you want!  It all depends on how much time I feel like spending in the kitchen for my meal prep day and what my budget is for that week.

 

Meal Prep Protein "Jessica"  Bowl

(makes 4 servings)

 

  • 8 oz chopped or shredded chicken breast, cooked
  • 8 oz chopped or shredded pork/beef/shrimp, cooked
  • 8 eggs, whisked 
  • 1 lb bacon, diced and cooked, set aside and save the drippings
  • 5 oz (140 g) package baby spinach, rinsed
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced and cooked with dried thyme in bacon drippings
  • Optional:  1 avocado, sliced
  • Any other veggies that are looking a bit tired in the fridge, sliced and cooked
  • Salt, pepper, hot sauce, shredded cheese, etc. to taste

 

Preheat oven to 350°F.

 

Cook the diced bacon until crispy, set aside, and save the bacon drippings to sauté the mushrooms, spinach, and other veggies (except for the avocado) you found looking tired in the fridge.

 

Assemble all your ingredients into an 8" x 8" casserole dish so they are evenly spaced.  Pour the whisked eggs over everything.  Sprinkle more shredded cheese, if desired, over the top and pop into the oven on top of a cookie sheet in case of spills.

 

Bake for approx. 20-30 minutes.  Check this often until done.

 

Divide the Protein "Jessica" Bowl among 4 reusable containers and enjoy!

 

Yum!

 

I hope this recipe makes your meal prep easier, and more delicious.

 

Make it an amazing day,

 

 

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