Sometimes it’s nice not to have to turn on the oven while still having healthy, fat-blasting meals, with very little preparation time. Any protein can be switched out for a different protein source in all of these recipes.
Shopping List for NO COOK meals:
Wheat-free/Gluten-free wraps and pitas (try flours with spouted whole wheat), lentils, beans, fresh fruit, dried fruit, organ brown rice, try gluten free organic black bean or shirataki noodles , hummus, salmon, crab, cooked chicken, frozen shrimp, hard boiled eggs, organic cheese, plain greek yogurt, nuts, seeds, nut butters, avocado, olive oil, olives. I buy all organic if I can (cook the chicken, noodles and eggs ahead of time and store in fridge for up to 2 days).
Starting today with Cherry & Ginger Salad
Chickpea, Cherry, and Ginger Salad
Author: Flavia Del Monte
Recipe type: Post Workout Meal
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 2
Cherries are full of nutrients that help in recovery by reducing muscle damage. Chickpeas are a source of carbs, protein and iron which is a mineral needed to carry oxygen to muscles. Ginger has been found to reduce muscle pain after exercise by decreasing inflammation.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas
- Red onion, diced
- Handful chopped pecans
- Handful cherries
- Chopped parsley
- feta to top
- Dressing:
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 minced jalapeño (optional)
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons each apple cider vinegar and olive oil and add in garlic, ginger and jalapeño (make extra and store in fridge for up to 1 month). Combine all ingredients into salad bowl. Add salt and pepper. Pour over chickpea salad and mix well.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 221 Fat: 12.7 Carbohydrates: 22.5 Protein: 6.8
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