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Quick dinners, Easy dinner Recipes : High-protein, and low-carb swaps that helped me lose 15lbs: These quick & easy low-carb, high-protein meals are exactly what you need! From satisfying dinners to light lunches and energizing breakfasts, this collection is packed with simple, healthy recipes to fuel fat loss, boost energy, and keep you full longer. Clean eating has never been this effortless—perfect for meal prep and busy days!
Recipes:
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken
½ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
⅓ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
For the Herbed Lemon Orzo:
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, chopped cranberries, feta, egg, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix
until just combined.
Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C). Remove
and set aside.
Cook the Orzo: In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain excess liquid if necessary.
Stir in olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, and parsley. Mix well.
Serve the meatballs over the herbed lemon orzo. Garnish with crumbled feta and extra parsley. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 380 per serving Servings: 4 servings
