I live in L.A., the land of kale, spinach, and the ever-mysterious green juice. No matter where you go, there’s 1,001 salad options everywhere.
But, if you’re a Midwest girl like me, raised on pot roast and potatoes, what do you do? It’s not like I don’t like salad (it’s okay… yet pretty boring and the last thing I’d choose to eat); but, I don’t see the point of it and don’t enjoy being hungry again a couple hours later.
However, I also realize that I cannot live on meat and potatoes alone. So, I went out and explored other healthy eating options with enough protein to keep me full until my next meal.
1. Green Goddess Hummus Sandwich
Not only does hummus have protein, but it’s tasty, too. This recipe calls for cucumbers on the sandwich, but you can really add anything to hummus. (I love it with avocado and Gouda cheese, for instance.)
This is my all-time favorite sandwich, chock full of protein. Even though I am not a lettuce fan, butter lettuce adds a nice flavor to the ensemble.
4. The Best Cranberry Tuna Salad Ever
Who thought to add cranberries to tuna salad, right? Well, once you do, you’ll never skip that step again. This YouTube video will show you how easy this is to make (and it’ll keep you full until it’s time for dinner!).
If you thought white beans were tasty before, with lemon, they’re way, way better. After you make this, all you’ll say is, “More, please.” Get the recipe.
This recipe calls for such an array of ingredients—like tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and a Granny Smith apple (!)—you’ll almost forget it’s healthy and has lentils!
