Protein Pizza Pie

 

     When the trending Protein phase has a baby with the trending Cottage Cheese phase, what do you get!?  My delicious Protein Pizza Pie of course…and I am not complaining…just making a joke at social media’s expense.  These are pretty easy to throw together, and the big bonus is these make 8 servings, so perfect for a group, or just to hang on for lunch all week.  In addition to these superlative macros, the taste is amazing, and super clean ingredients. So if your standard Pizza got a therapist, gave up Diet Coke, and started going to church, this would be the end result.  Love when my creations turn out as good as they were in my imagination!  #trythisone 😋

Ingredients for 8 Pizza Pie’s~

2 pounds 96% lean Ground Beef

1 cup Oats

2 Eggs

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

Italian Seasoning, desired amount

Salt, desired amount

Sliced Purple Onion

Sliced Green Bell Pepper

4oz jar of drained Mushrooms

24oz Cherry Tomatoes

1 diced Yellow Onion

3 trimmed cleaned diced Carrots

1 diced Jalapeño 

Olive Oil

Cottage Cheese

Everything Bagel Seasoning

     Add Beef, Oats, Eggs, Garlic, Seasoning and Salt as desired, mix til well incorporated and divide into 8 equal portions, pat out on parchment lined cookie sheet, and top with sliced Red Onions, Green Peppers and Mushrooms.  Bake at 425 for 25 minutes.  Meanwhile, add Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, and Jalapeño to parchment lined cookie sheet and drizzle or spray with Olive Oil, toss to coat and bake at 425 for an hour.  When done, remove, cool slightly and add to heavy duty mixer and whip til smooth.  Add a smear of Tomato Sauce to the top of Beef Pattie Crust, and then finish off with a dollop of Cottage Cheese and Everything Bagel Seasoning.  Enjoy 😉 

Mediterranean Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

 

     The only thing better than a Crockpot Meal is a Sheet Pan Dinner!  #amiright!?  (I know I am)  My Mediterranean Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner comes together in a flash, and the flavors merry to create a symphony of sensations.  I had this all week for lunch, and I never tired of it...in fact, I could eat it right now if it were in front of me.  This is definitely one I will keep in the rotation.  The Lemony hints hit just the right note with every mouthful.  And the high protein, vegetable laden ensemble will satisfy the pickiest palate.  Please give this one a try, you can thank me later!  ;)

Ingredients~

2 pounds diced Chicken Breast

2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, more for Vegetables

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

Dash Salt, to taste

Dash Pepper, to taste

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Baby Carrots, desired amount

Cherry Tomatoes, desired amount

Green Beans, desired amount

Purple Onion, desired amount

Red Bell Pepper, desired amount

Chopped Zucchini, desired amount

Kalamata Olives, desired amount

Feta Cheese Crumbles, desired amount

Chopped Parsley, desired amount

Drizzle of Balsamic, if desired

     Add Chicken, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Garlic, Salt and Pepper to big bowl, mix well to incorporate, and marinate for 15 minutes to 2 hours.  Meanwhile cut up your vegetables.  Add Carrots, Tomatoes, Beans and Onion to parchment lined sheet pan and bake at 425 for 15 minutes.  Note:  I separate my vegetables into two sheet pans so as not to over crowd, otherwise they will steam vs roast.  Remove the pans after baking, and add Peppers, Zucchini, Olives and Chicken to the pans, optional to add extra Oil or Seasonings, return to the oven for another 30 minutes, remove and top with Feta and Parsley.  I served mine with Lupin Flakes and a drizzle of Balsamic.  This was intensely good, no regrets, only rewards.  Enjoy :)

Oven Dried Strawberries

     Sometimes, things are so easy, it's almost embarrassing to share...but I quickly got over that! :)  Yes, this is simple but oh so fun!  And even better, see if you can get the kids involved in this one.  All you do is slice fresh Strawberries and line them up on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 200 for 4 hours, flip halfway through.  That's it...told ya there wasn't much to it.  But these are intensely delicious and a phenomenal topper for Salads, plus they pack a powerful crunch!  What's stopping you from trying!?...and the best part is that you can put these in the oven and head to the gym and be back in time to flip them! ;) #winning