Week 2 Recipes


Skembe Chorba (Bulgarian Tripe Soup) 🍲
Ingredients:
- 500g cleaned beef tripe
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 500ml water
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Boil the tripe in water for 30 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and carrot in butter.
- Add tripe, seasonings, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Serve with a drizzle of vinegar and extra red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Per Serving:
- Calories: 625 kcal
- Protein: 73g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fats: 31g

Monday: Asian Pork Chops 🍖
Ingredients:
- 2 pork chops (about 200g each)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions:
- Marinate pork chops in soy sauce, garlic, and spices for 30 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan, cook pork chops for 5 minutes per side.
- Serve with stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition Per Serving:
- Calories: 1089 kcal
- Protein: 102g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fats: 71g

Tuesday: Pork Loin with Roasted Vegetables 🥩
Ingredients:
- 400g pork loin
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Marinate pork loin with garlic, olive oil, and spices for 1 hour.
- Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 25 minutes.
- Serve with roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Per Serving:
- Calories: 777 kcal
- Protein: 87g
- Carbs: 14g
- Fats: 36g

Wednesday: Stir-Fried Shrimp with Veggies 🍤
Ingredients:
- 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions:
- Heat coconut oil in a pan.
- Sauté garlic, then add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, soy sauce, and spices.
- Stir-fry for another 5 minutes and serve warm.
Nutrition Per Serving:
- Calories: 1003 kcal
- Protein: 158g
- Carbs: 9g
- Fats: 34g

🍗 Lemon Garlic Chicken & Roasted Veggies
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total Time: 35 min
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts (about 500g total), cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 cup mixed roasted vegetables (zucchini, carrots, bell peppers)
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cubed chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Roast vegetables separately at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes.
- Serve together for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 496 kcal
- Protein: 47.2g
- Carbohydrates: 5.3g
- Fats: 17.2g

Friday: Hummus (Without Tahini) 🥣
Ingredients:
- 400g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Blend chickpeas, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika in a food processor until smooth.
- Add salt & pepper to taste.
- Serve with fresh veggies or pita bread.
Nutrition Per Serving:
- Calories: 828 kcal
- Protein: 40g
- Carbs: 114g
- Fats: 26g

Saturday: Guacamole with Greek Yogurt 🥑
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- ½ tomato, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Mash avocados in a bowl.
- Stir in Greek yogurt, tomato, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Add salt & pepper to taste.
- Mix well and serve fresh.
Nutrition Per Serving:
- Calories: 437 kcal
- Protein: 9g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fats: 38g

Bonus: Garlic Butter Spinach & Tomatoes 🍅🥬
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat butter or olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Add spinach, season with salt & pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.
- Serve warm as a topping for meats or as a flavorful side dish.
Nutrition Per Serving:
- Calories: 163 kcal
- Protein: 4g
- Carbs: 11g
- Fats: 13g
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