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Healthy Recipes #40 – Lunch

The Team at MaxNRG Personal Training aim to provide you with weekly healthy recipes which include breakfast, lunch, dinner, smoothies and the occasional dessert recipe idea that will not only revive your taste buds but take you a step closer to reaching a leaner, healthier you!

Previously we gave you two tasty breakfast recipe ideas –  Club Omelette and Pizza Omelette and now try this weeks delicious lunch recipes.

This weeks two new healthy lunch options are:

  • MEXICAN POTATO SALAD
  • ORIENTAL RICE

MEXICAN POTATO SALAD

INGREDIENTS
RECIPE MAKES 4 SERVINGS
• 1 pound red potatoes, cooked
• ½ red bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup black beans
• ¼ cup celery, sliced
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro,
chopped
• ½ cup salsa

DIRECTIONS
1. In large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
2. Stir gently.

Per Serving

CALORIES: 144
PROTEIN : 7g
CARBS : 29g
FAT : 0g

ORIENTAL RICE

INGREDIENTS
RECIPE MAKES 4 SERVINGS
• ¾ cup long-grain brown rice
(uncooked)
• ½ cup green bell pepper, finely
chopped
• ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup celery, finly chopped
• ½ cup sliced water chestnuts,
halved
• ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
• ¾ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon ground sage
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium pot, combine rice and water.
2. Bring the rice to a boil, uncovered, at medium heat.
3. When the rice is boiling, turn the heat down to medium low and
add all the remaining ingredients.
4. Place the lid on the pot, tilting it to allow steam to escape, and
cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
*If using a rice cooker: add all ingredients and cook until rice is ready.

Per Serving
CALORIES: 146
PROTEIN : 2g
CARBS : 32g
FAT : 1g

To view more of our simple and healthy recipe ideas please visit our Recipe Page.

For more information about how MaxNRG Personal Training can assist you with your diet and fitness needs check out our Nutrition page on our website.

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