Ultimate Balanced Sandwich
Looking for healthy lunch ideas that are quick, satisfying, and packed with protein? This high-protein sandwich combines pastrami, cottage cheese, crunchy veggies, and tangy pickled onions on high-fibre bread. It’s a simple lunch idea that’s balanced, delicious, and perfect when you need a wholesome meal in minutes.
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Ingredients:
- 2 slices high-fibre bread
- 3 slices pastrami
- 2 tbsp fat-free cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped jalapeños
- Sliced cucumber
- Sliced tomato
- Microgreens
- Pickled onions
Instructions:
- Mix chopped jalapeños into cottage cheese.
- Spread the mixture onto both slices of bread.
- Layer pastrami, cucumber, tomato, pickled onions, and microgreens.
- Close the sandwich, slice in half, and enjoy.
Notes:
🥪 Carbs aren’t the enemy, wholegrain bread provides fibre and energy. For more on this, check out my Instagram Reel on diet culture myths.
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Kirby is a South African Dietitian (BSc. Dietetics) with expertise in PCOS, Endometriosis, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Fertility. She is passionate about empowering women with the knowledge, skills and tools to nurture themselves from the inside out and thrive with PCOS.
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