Posts in Lunches
Teriyaki Beef Bowls w/ Marinated Cucumber & Avocado (30min)

This 30-minute lunch is comprised of stir-fried flank steak that’s tender with crispy edges and coated in Annie Chun’s sticky-sweet Teriyaki Sauce. The Japanese-style sauce works perfectly with quick-pickled marinated cucumbers, sliced avocado, julienned ginger and a sprinkle of Shichi-mi tōgarashi.

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Shawarma Nourish Bowls w/ Turmeric Rice & Garlicky White Sauce

Chicken Shawarma Chickpea Bowls with Turmeric Rice & Garlicky White Sauce is one of my favorite lunches. With a robust Middle Eastern seasoning blend, roasted vegetables, crispy chickpeas, garlicky, lemony white sauce & pan-seared chicken, you’d think these bowls take hours to get on the table.

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Beef Kefta Kebab with Tahini-Lemon Glaze (Paleo, GF, Keto)

This Beef Kefta Kebab with Tahini-Lemon Sauce has a wonderfully aromatic smell and flavor. Topped with parsley, currants and toasted pine nuts (or breadcrumbs, whatever you like!), this delicious lunch comes together super fast and is low-carb, paleo, keto and gluten-free.

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Poached Eggs on Waffle Iron Hash Browns, Avo w/ Beetroot Hollandaise (Paleo, GF, DF)

This is the PERFECT brunch. Waffle Iron Hash Browns are the perfect gluten-free, paleo, and dairy-free alternative to English Muffins. The homemade Beetroot Hollandaise is way better and healthier than any store-bought classic variety!

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Berbere & Adobo Steak Sauté w/ Somalian Rice (Paleo, GF, Keto Option)

This Berbere & Adobo Steak Sauté and Somalian Rice comes together in half hour and smells so good. The rice is lightly spiced but highly fragrant, while the steak sauté has Ethiopian and Mexican flavors with saucy, tomato-y vegetables.

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Garibaldi-style Pozole Rojo (Paleo, Keto, Whole30, Instant Pot)

This Garibaldi-style Pozole Rojo is a good-for-you Mexican stew that is paleo, keto, and whole30 compliant. The homemade bone broth used to season the stew is rich in healthy nutrients, including vitamins, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. It has a long cook time to tenderize the beef, but luckily it’s as simple as throwing everything into an Instant Pot and going about your day.

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Jamaican Coconut & Lemon Pepper Chicken (Paleo, Keto, Whole30, GF)

Here’s my take on Ziggy Marley’s Coconut Dream Fish! This recipe was easy, delicious, and came together in about 45 minutes. The bell peppers and lime compliment the lemon pepper seasoned chicken perfectly, and the coconut sauce is actually a dream! If you’re looking for a wholesome Paleo, Whole30, Keto/Low Carb lunch, you have to try this Jamaican dish!

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Cashew-Coconut Curry Udon w/ Fresh Herbs & Bell Pepper Salad

The Thai-inspired Cashew Curry Simmer Sauce is creamy and fragrant, coats chewy udon noodles perfectly and is topped off with a minty, peppery and tangy salad.

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Mojo Chicken Tacos with Pickled Onions & Salsa Verde

Mojo is a Cuban garlic-citrus marinade that has a really intense Caribbean zest to it. You’ll never taste anything like this a garlic, olive oil, and sour orange sauce. Do not miss out on these vibrant flavors!

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Chipotle Barbacoa Burgers with Romaine-Apple Slaw

Step aside for these spicy Chipotle Barbacoa Burgers with a cooling Romaine-Apple Slaw. They're smokey, tangy, and a little sweet, with a balanced kick of spice from chipotle peppers.

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Greek Chicken & Hummus Flatbread Tacos w/ Sun-dried Tomato Kale Salad

These Greek Chicken & Hummus Flatbread Tacos W/ Sun-Dried Tomato Kale Salad are a staple lunch in my household. You really can’t replicate the sweet-tart flavor of sun-dried tomatoes, nor the creamy, garlicky taste of hummus.

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