Try out a some of these tasty recipes for bodybuilders!
Tuna Melt Patties - 2 Servings
Here is a great recipe for bodybuilders that takes 5 minutes or less to prepare!
1 6oz. can tuna, drained
1 egg white, beaten
2 tbsp. oatmeal (quick or regular)
2 tbsp. onion, diced (or ¼ tsp onion powder)
¼ tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp. reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (optional)
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients other than cheese. Using a small frying pan on medium heat sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, spoon 1/2 of tuna mixture in to each side of pan and press gently with fork to flatten into a patty. Cook until both sides are brown. Top with 1 Tbsp. of cheese if desired. If you prefer, serve on light bread or with side dishes.
Calories: 146
Carbs: 4.5 g
Protein: 25.5 g
Fat: 2 g
Homemade Beef Stew with Beans
6 Oz round eye beef, roasted, trimmed of all fat
1 1/2 Cup raw Onion
1 Cup beef canned bullion broth
3 Tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 Tsp red or cayenne pepper
1 Cup canned kidney beans
1/2 Cup canned tomato puree
1 Cup ready to serve pace picante salsa
1 Tsp chili powder
1 Tsp ground basil
1/2 Curry powder
1 Tsp ground oregano
In sauce pan over medium heat, cook onion and beans in 2 tsp of oil until tender. Add bullion broth, tomato puree, salsa and spices. Continue cooking this mixture until hot.
In non-stick pan, add remaining oil and stir fry the beef until thoroughly cooked. Add to vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes. Makes 2 servings.
Calories: 422
Protein: 37 g
Carbs: 43 g
Fat: 13 g
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