High-Protein Chili con Carne: 45 g Protein per Bowl
Chili is one of the best meal prep dishes there is: one pot, four portions, freezes perfectly. With lean mince, two kinds of beans and skyr instead of sour cream, each bowl brings about 45 g protein.
Base (4 bowls): 600 g lean beef mince, 2 onions, garlic, 2 peppers, 2 cans chopped tomatoes, 1 can kidney beans, 1 can black beans, cumin, chilli, paprika, oregano. Brown the mince, add the rest, simmer 30 minutes. Top each bowl with 100 g skyr.
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1. Classic with rice
One bowl with 60 g (dry) rice. Roughly 50 g protein.
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2. Turkey chili
Lean turkey mince instead of beef. Roughly 45 g protein per bowl.
3. Chili-stuffed peppers
Fill halved peppers with chili, top with a little cheese, bake 20 minutes. Roughly 45 g protein per portion.
4. Vegetarian lentil chili
200 g dry red lentils instead of mince. Roughly 30 g protein per bowl with skyr.
5. Chili baked potato
A baked potato loaded with chili and skyr. Roughly 48 g protein.
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Protein values are approximate and vary by brand and portion. Always cook meat, fish and eggs thoroughly. If you have a medical condition or food allergy, check with a doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
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