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Low Carb Burrito Jars | 4-Day Meal Prep

Low Carb Burrito Jars | 4-Day Meal Prep
Jennifer Blow
Writer and expert5 years ago
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Try out low-carb rice in your next low-carb meal prep session, at only 7kcal and 0.1g carbohydrates per 100g.

Remember, when assembling mason jars, the liquid ingredients go in first so the rest of the ingredients don’t go soggy while they’re in the fridge.

Just shake when you’re ready to eat!

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp. Coconut Oil
  • 4 tomatoes (finely chopped)
  • 1 red onion (finely chopped)
  • Pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 4 sachets (400g) Zero Rice
  • 1 200g tin sweetcorn (drained)
  • 2 avocados
  • 2 heads little gem lettuce (chopped)
  • 8 tbsp. soured cream
  • Spring onions to garnish

Method

1. Cut chicken breasts into cubes, season, and pan fry on a medium heat with a little coconut oil until fully cooked through. Remove and allow to cool.

2. Cook the rice. Rinse under cold water, and then cook for either 1 minute in the microwave or 2-3 minutes in a pan. Set aside and allow to cool a little.

3. Assemble your mason jars. Divide and drop in the chopped tomatoes and onions, lime juice and a little salt and pepper and mix. Add 2 tbsp. soured cream to each jar. By adding the liquid first, you won’t get a soggy salad after a few days in the fridge.

4. Divide the sweetcorn amongst the jars, then add the rice, chicken, avocado, little gem lettuce leaves and lastly the cheese. Screw on the lid and enjoy 4 days’ worth of healthy lunches!

MACROS PER JAR

Calories: 421      Protein: 36g      Fat: 23g      Carbs: 19g

Jennifer Blow
Writer and expert
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Jennifer Blow is our UKVRN Registered Associate Nutritionist – the UK’s register of competent and qualified nutrition professionals. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Science and a Master’s of Science by Research in Nutrition, and now specialises in the use of sports supplements for health and fitness, underpinned by evidence-based research.

Jennifer has been quoted or mentioned as a nutritionist in major online publications including Vogue, Elle, and Grazia, for her expertise in nutritional science for exercise and healthy living.

Her experience spans from working with the NHS on dietary intervention trials, to specific scientific research into omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and also the effect of fast foods on health, which she has presented at the annual Nutrition Society Conference. Jennifer is involved in many continuing professional development events to ensure her practise remains at the highest level. Find out more about Jennifer’s experience here.

In her spare time, Jennifer loves hill walking and cycling, and in her posts you’ll see that she loves proving healthy eating doesn’t mean a lifetime of hunger.

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