Prepare a Nutritionist-approved 15-minute meal for home office lunch hours
Em The Nutritionist, whose real surname is not English, has gained a following of 1.9 million with her cookbook "Live to Eat: The Food You Crave, The Nutrition You Need." The book, published by Seven Dials, contains 80 new recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sweet treats. One of the standout recipes is the Super Greens Shakshuka, a nourishing and speedy lunch option that can also be served for breakfast.
This dish is packed with green vegetables and contains 16g protein and 257 calories per portion. To prepare, you'll need olive oil, spring onions, garlic, za'atar, shredded kale or cavolo nero, green olives, frozen chopped spinach, chicken stock, lemon zest, and eggs.
Begin by sautéing the spring onions and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add the za'atar, kale, green olives, and spinach, and cook until the vegetables are wilted. Stir in the chicken stock and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper. Once simmering, make wells in the vegetable mixture and crack the eggs into them. Cover the pan and cook until the eggs are set to your liking.
To serve, top the dish with crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, dried chilli flakes (optional), and toasted bread (pitta recommended). The Super Greens Shakshuka recipe is ready in under 15 minutes and serves 2.
Em The Nutritionist recommends three golden rules for healthy weekday lunch habits: prepping lunch at the start of the week or the night before, going for a walk after lunch, and creating a lunchtime routine. By prepping lunch in advance, one can have healthy eating shortcuts for busy workdays. Going for a walk after lunch can help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce the likelihood of feeling tired or craving sugary snacks later in the day.
Creating a lunchtime routine can make the afternoon more productive and help avoid relying on quick, unhealthy options. Em The Nutritionist often posts delectable recipes on her Instagram page, including a healthy take on a tuna melt, a Glow Bowl of goodness, and a nifty quinoa salad.
If you're looking for a nutritious, quick, and delicious lunch option, give the Super Greens Shakshuka a try. The cookbook, "Live to Eat: The Food You Crave, The Nutrition You Need," by Emily English is out now. Bon appétit!
