High protein meals

1. Eggs Infused in Soy Sauce

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce (or tamari), sake, mirin, and sugar. Place over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to maintain a simmer and let it cook for a duration of 8 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool for about 15 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it into a pint-sized jar with a wide opening.

Next, take the eggs and put them in a medium-sized saucepan. Cover the eggs with cold water and then bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for either 5 minutes (for softer yolks) or 6 minutes (for firmer yolks). After the specified time, drain the hot water and rinse the eggs under cold running water. You can peel the eggs once they have cooled down sufficiently.

Gently place the peeled eggs into the jar with the sauce mixture. If the eggs are not fully submerged, you can add a touch more soy sauce (or tamari) to ensure they are covered adequately. Seal the jar with a lid and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the eggs to marinate for at least 1 hour, but you can also keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before enjoying.

Individuals who have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity must opt for soy sauces that are explicitly labeled as "gluten-free." This precaution is essential due to the potential presence of wheat or other gluten-containing additives, such as sweeteners and flavorings, in regular soy sauce.

2. Crispy chickpeas

Start by positioning a rack in the upper third of your oven. Place a large rimmed baking sheet on this rack and preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Take another baking sheet and line it with paper towels. Spread the chickpeas evenly on the paper towels. Gently rub the chickpeas with more paper towels to remove their skins. Once the skins are removed, discard them. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas and oil, tossing them together until they are well coated. Carefully spread the chickpeas in an even layer on the preheated baking sheet. Roast them in the oven for approximately 30 minutes. Remember to toss the chickpeas halfway through the roasting time to ensure even cooking. They should become crispy and achieve a golden brown color.

While the chickpeas are roasting, use a spice grinder to grind the everything bagel seasoning. Once the chickpeas are done roasting, immediately sprinkle the hot chickpeas with the ground everything bagel seasoning. Toss the chickpeas to ensure they are evenly coated with the seasoning. Allow the chickpeas to cool completely, which should take around 10 minutes. After that, they are ready to be enjoyed!

These seasoned chickpeas make for a delicious and crunchy snack that's perfect for any time.

3. Cottage cheese raspberry dessert

Begin by placing 1 cup of raspberries into a food processor. Cover the processor and process the raspberries until they are pureed. To remove any seeds or solids, strain the raspberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve.

In a small bowl, combine the strained raspberry puree with honey and shredded lemon peel. Mix these ingredients together thoroughly. Take four individual serving bowls and divide the cottage cheese equally among them. Now, spoon the raspberry-honey mixture over the cottage cheese in each bowl. Gently stir the mixture once or twice to combine it slightly with the cottage cheese.

Afterward, top each bowl with the remaining 1 cup of raspberries, distributing them evenly among the servings. To add a crunchy texture, sprinkle sunflower seed kernels over the raspberry-cottage cheese mixture in each bowl. If you prefer an extra touch of presentation, you can garnish the bowls with twists of lemon peel.

This delightful raspberry and cottage cheese treat is now ready to be enjoyed!