14-Day Cheap, Low-Carb, High-Protein Meal Plan

Maintaining a diet that is low in carbohydrates, high in protein, and budget-friendly can seem challenging, but it’s entirely achievable with the right planning and recipes. Protein supports muscle maintenance and repair, while low-carb meals can help with weight management and sustained energy levels. This 14-day meal plan is designed to be affordable, simple, and nutritious, featuring easy-to-make recipes full of flavor and protein punch. Each day includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack, with full recipes provided for every meal.

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Day 1

Breakfast: Spinach and Feta Omelette

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Beat the eggs with salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
3. Add spinach and sauté until wilted (about 1-2 minutes).
4. Pour eggs over spinach and cook until edges begin to set.
5. Sprinkle feta cheese on top and fold omelette in half.
6. Cook another minute until cheese softens. Serve warm.

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Lunch: Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1/4 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 large Romaine lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
2. Spoon mixture evenly onto lettuce leaves.
3. Roll or fold leaves and enjoy as wraps.

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Dinner: Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin side down until golden (5-6 minutes). Flip and cook 2 minutes more.
4. Add butter and garlic; spoon melted butter over chicken.
5. Add broccoli around chicken in skillet.
6. Transfer skillet to oven and roast 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and broccoli is tender. Serve hot.

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Snack: Hard-Boiled Eggs

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs

Instructions:

1. Place eggs in a pot and cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 9 minutes.
3. Drain and cool eggs under cold running water. Peel and eat.

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Day 2

Breakfast: Cottage Cheese and Berry Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions:

1. Combine cottage cheese and berries in a bowl.
2. Sprinkle chia seeds on top and serve chilled.

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Lunch: Egg Salad Stuffed Avocado

Ingredients:

• 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large avocado, halved and pitted

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix chopped eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
2. Spoon egg salad into avocado halves. Serve immediately.

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Dinner: Beef and Zucchini Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 8 oz ground beef (80/20)
• 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add garlic and zucchini; sauté until zucchini softens (5-6 minutes).
4. Return beef to skillet, stir in soy sauce, and cook 2 more minutes. Serve hot.

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Snack: Celery with Peanut Butter

Ingredients:

• 3 celery stalks, cut into sticks
• 2 tbsp natural peanut butter

Instructions:

1. Spread peanut butter onto celery sticks and enjoy.

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Day 3

Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with Almonds and Cinnamon

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
• 10 almonds, chopped
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Spoon yogurt into a bowl.
2. Top with chopped almonds and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.

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Lunch: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken breast (6 oz)
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp Caesar dressing (choose low-carb options)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until internal temp reaches 165°F (about 6-7 minutes per side).
3. Let rest, then slice.
4. Toss lettuce with Caesar dressing and Parmesan. Top with sliced chicken.

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Dinner: Baked Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 6 oz salmon fillet
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup asparagus spears, trimmed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon wedge for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place salmon and asparagus on a baking sheet lined with foil.
3. Drizzle olive oil and garlic over salmon and asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and asparagus is tender. Serve with lemon wedge.

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Snack: Cheese Cubes

Ingredients:

• 1 oz cheddar or your favorite cheese

Instructions:

1. Cut cheese into bite-sized cubes and enjoy.

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Day 4

Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• 2 breakfast sausage links, sliced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add sausage slices and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper until soft (3-4 minutes).
4. Beat eggs with salt and pepper. Pour into skillet with peppers.
5. Stir gently until eggs are scrambled and cooked through. Add sausage back in and mix. Serve warm.

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Lunch: Turkey and Cheese Roll-Ups

Ingredients:

• 4 slices deli turkey breast
• 2 slices Swiss cheese, cut in half
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced

Instructions:

1. Spread mustard on each turkey slice.
2. Place half a slice of cheese on each and roll up tightly.
3. Serve with cucumber slices on the side.

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Dinner: Pork Stir-Fry with Cabbage

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pork loin, thinly sliced
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add pork slices; season and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Add cabbage, carrot, and ginger to skillet; sauté until tender (5 minutes).
4. Return pork to skillet, add soy sauce, and stir well. Cook another 2 minutes. Serve hot.

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Snack: Almonds

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup raw almonds

Instructions:

1. Eat almonds as a quick, satisfying snack.

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Day 5

Breakfast: Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Blend eggs, almond flour, cottage cheese, baking powder, and cinnamon until smooth.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and grease lightly.
3. Pour batter to form small pancakes; cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Serve warm.

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Lunch: Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

• 6 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 cup mixed greens
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Toss shrimp, avocado, and greens in a bowl.
2. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper. Mix gently and serve.

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Dinner: Beef Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients:

• 8 oz ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
• 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
3. Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until cooked through.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet; sauté zucchini noodles 2 minutes until just tender.
5. Warm marinara sauce and combine with noodles. Serve meatballs on top.

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Snack: Greek Yogurt with Flaxseed

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed

Instructions:

1. Mix flaxseed into yogurt and enjoy.

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Day 6

Breakfast: Bacon and Egg Cups

Ingredients:

• 3 slices bacon
• 3 large eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line muffin tin cups with bacon slices, forming a ring.
3. Crack an egg into each bacon-lined cup.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Bake 12-15 minutes until eggs are set. Serve warm.

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Lunch: Chicken and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cooked chicken breast, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix chicken, cucumber, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Serve chilled.

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Dinner: Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 2 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
• 8 oz ground turkey
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet; sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
3. Add ground turkey, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until browned.
4. Stir in diced tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.
5. Stuff bell pepper halves with turkey mixture and place in a baking dish.
6. Bake 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.

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Snack: String Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 stick of string cheese

Instructions:

1. Unwrap and enjoy as a protein-rich snack.

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Day 7

Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Stevia or other low-carb sweetener (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla, and sweetener in a container.
2. Refrigerate overnight. Stir before serving.

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Lunch: Eggplant and Ground Beef Skillet

Ingredients:

• 1 medium eggplant, diced
• 8 oz ground beef
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce (sugar-free)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add eggplant and cook until soft (8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3. Brown ground beef in the skillet; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4. Return eggplant to skillet, add tomato sauce, and stir. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve warm.

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Dinner: Lemon Garlic Tilapia with Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 6 oz tilapia fillet
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place tilapia on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
3. Bake 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily.
4. Meanwhile, steam green beans until tender. Serve together.

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Snack: Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions:

1. Eat roasted pumpkin seeds as a crunchy snack.

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Day 8

Breakfast: Mushroom and Cheese Frittata

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
3. Sauté mushrooms until soft (5 minutes).
4. Beat eggs with salt and pepper, pour over mushrooms.
5. Sprinkle cheese on top and cook 2 minutes on stove.
6. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 10 minutes or until eggs are set.

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Lunch: Ham and Cheese Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 oz diced ham
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese
• 2 tbsp ranch or low-carb dressing

Instructions:

1. Toss greens, ham, and cheese.
2. Drizzle dressing and mix well before serving.

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Dinner: Baked Cod with Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients:

• 6 oz cod fillet
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 head cauliflower, grated into rice-size pieces
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place cod on baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bake 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
3. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté cauliflower rice 5-7 minutes until tender. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
4. Serve cod over cauliflower rice.

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Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cucumber Slices

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced

Instructions:

1. Serve cottage cheese with cucumber slices on the side.

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Day 9

Breakfast: Sausage and Egg Breakfast Muffins

Ingredients:

• 3 breakfast sausage links, cooked and chopped
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Beat eggs with salt and pepper.
3. Stir in sausage and cheese.
4. Pour mixture into greased muffin tin cups (about 4-5 cups).
5. Bake 15-20 minutes until set. Cool slightly before removing.

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Lunch: Chicken Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Toss chicken and avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Serve chilled.

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Dinner: Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 8 oz ground turkey
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet; sauté garlic until fragrant.
3. Add ground turkey, cook until browned. Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
4. Scoop out some zucchini flesh to create boats.
5. Fill boats with turkey mixture, top with cheese.
6. Place on baking sheet and bake 20 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.

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Snack: Boiled Edamame

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup frozen edamame pods

Instructions:

1. Boil edamame in salted water 5 minutes. Drain and serve warm.

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Day 10

Breakfast: Avocado and Bacon Eggs

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 2 slices bacon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook bacon in skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
2. Fry eggs in bacon fat to desired doneness.
3. Serve eggs topped with avocado slices and bacon on the side.

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Lunch: Tuna and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can tuna (5 oz), drained
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix tuna, cucumber, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Serve chilled.

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Dinner: Chicken Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 6 oz chicken breast, sliced thin
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and chicken; cook until browned.
3. Add bell peppers and stir-fry 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Stir in soy sauce and cook 2 more minutes. Serve hot.

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Snack: Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions:

1. Enjoy as a crunchy, protein-rich snack.

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Day 11

Breakfast: Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Mix cottage cheese, eggs, and almond flour until well combined.
2. Heat pan over medium heat and grease lightly.
3. Pour batter to form pancakes; cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Serve warm.

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Lunch: Egg and Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

• 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Toss spinach with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
2. Top with sliced eggs and serve.

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Dinner: Pork Chops with Sautéed Cabbage

Ingredients:

• 2 pork chops (6 oz each)
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
3. Add garlic and cabbage to skillet; sauté until tender (5-7 minutes).
4. Serve pork chops with sautéed cabbage.

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Snack: Cheese Slices

Ingredients:

• 1 oz cheese slices

Instructions:

1. Enjoy cheese slices as a filling snack.

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Day 12

Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 2 oz smoked salmon, chopped
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Beat eggs with salt and pepper.
2. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
3. Pour eggs into pan, gently scramble, and just before fully cooked, stir in smoked salmon.
4. Cook 1 more minute and serve.

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Lunch: Chicken and Avocado Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 4 large lettuce leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix chicken, avocado, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
2. Spoon mixture onto lettuce leaves. Wrap and serve.

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Dinner: Ground Beef and Cauliflower Casserole

Ingredients:

• 8 oz ground beef
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Steam cauliflower until tender and mash roughly.
3. Heat olive oil in skillet; sauté garlic and brown ground beef with salt and pepper.
4. Mix beef with cauliflower mash and heavy cream.
5. Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with cheese.
6. Bake 20 minutes until cheese melts and browns.

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Snack: Boiled Eggs

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs

Instructions:

1. Boil eggs for 9 minutes. Cool, peel, and serve.

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Day 13

Breakfast: Almond Butter and Chia Seed Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Stevia to taste (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serve immediately.

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Lunch: Tuna and Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can tuna in water, drained
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Toss spinach with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Top with tuna and serve.

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Dinner: Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

• 6 oz chicken breast
• 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon wedge

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss Brussels sprouts with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on baking sheet. Roast 20 minutes.
3. Season chicken with herbs, salt, and pepper.
4. Heat remaining olive oil in skillet; cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
5. Serve chicken with Brussels sprouts and lemon wedge.

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Snack: Celery Sticks with Cream Cheese

Ingredients:

• 3 celery stalks, cut into sticks
• 2 tbsp cream cheese

Instructions:

1. Spread cream cheese on celery sticks and enjoy.

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Day 14

Breakfast: Veggie Egg Muffins

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
• 1/4 cup chopped spinach
• 2 tbsp shredded cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Beat eggs with salt and pepper.
3. Stir in vegetables and cheese.
4. Pour mixture into greased muffin tin cups (about 6 cups).
5. Bake 20 minutes until set. Cool slightly before removing.

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Lunch: Ground Turkey Salad Bowl

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cooked ground turkey
• 1 cup mixed greens
• 1/4 avocado, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Toss greens, avocado, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
2. Top with warm ground turkey and serve.

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Dinner: Baked Cod with Spinach and Mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 6 oz cod fillet
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place cod on baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake 12-15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in skillet; sauté garlic, mushrooms, and spinach until wilted.
4. Serve cod with sautéed vegetables.

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Snack: Greek Yogurt with Walnuts

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Mix walnuts into yogurt and enjoy.

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This 14-day meal plan provides a wide variety of tasty, easy-to-make meals that are low in carbohydrates, high in protein, and budget-conscious. By preparing these meals, you’ll nourish your body with quality nutrients while keeping your grocery bill in check. Feel free to swap similar ingredients or adjust portion sizes to fit your needs!