Lunch made quick, simple, delicious, and healthy. I was organizing the pantry yesterday when I came across my container of Nutritional Yeast. I don't know why it always gets placed up high and behind other items, leaving me forgetting about this wonderful addition for so many meals. If you haven't ever tried nutritional yeast, I highly recommend adding into your recipes as a cheese replacement. Vegans use it often to substitute for Parmesan. It is great sprinkled on salads, vegetables, chicken, omelets, and my favorite, popcorn. I could eat it straight from a spoon too. It is loaded with a full spectrum of Essential Amino Acids, B-Vitamins, low in sodium, provides 3 grams of fiber per serving, and 7 grams of protein per serving. I purchased my container at Whole Foods, but I'm sure you can find it at other Health Food Stores, or online.
Recipe and nutrients are listed below.
The Meal
2c. Chopped romaine lettuce
2oz. Sliced Roma tomatoes
4oz. Sliced, Grilled chicken breast
2oz. Chopped, Black Forest ham
2tbsp. Fage plain Greek yogurt
1/2tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
The Nutrients
Calories: 254
Fat: 6g
Carbs: 14g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 44g
I would also like to mention that I have done away with salad dressings for years now, and if I do add dressing to a salad I will make it from scratch in the Bullet mixer; which is incredibly easy and a much healthier alternative. However, this year I discovered adding Fage Greek yogurt atop my salads quickly became my new favorite!!! I don't miss dressing AT ALL, and benefit from the fabulous nutritional properties the Greek yogurt contains- low carb, no fat, and a good amount of protein. My top two favorites to go with the Fage are: Tapatio hot sauce, or blue cheese crumbles; hello blue cheese dressing heaven!
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