my husband wanted comfort food... so I made it with 45g of protein.

you guys asked… here’s the recipe for my creamy high protein red pepper sauce 🤤 45g of protein per serving (makes 4) Chicken Meatballs • 1 lb ground chicken • 1 egg • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs • ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan • 2 cloves garlic, grated • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp dried oregano • Salt & black pepper Mix until just combined and scoop into meatballs. Sauté with olive oil until fully cooked and golden. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce • 3 large red bell peppers • ½ cup whole milk cottage cheese • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan • 2 garlic cloves • 1 tbsp olive oil • Juice of ½ lemon • Salt & pepper • Pinch of red pepper flakes 1. Roast the peppers at 450°F for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until charred. 2. Blend the roasted peppers, cottage cheese, parmesan, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until silky smooth. 3. Warm gently over low heat (otherwise it WILL curdle) then stir in the lemon juice. Burst Tomatoes • 1 pint cherry tomatoes • 1 tbsp olive oil • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tsp dried oregano • Salt & black pepper Roasted Zucchini • 2 zucchini, sliced into half moons • 1 tbsp olive oil • Salt & pepper Roast at both tomatoes & zuchinni 425°F for 20-25 minutes. Pearl Couscous • 1 box pearled couscous (prepared according to package directions) Assemble Fold the cooked pearl couscous, burst tomatoes, roasted zucchini, and chicken meatballs into the warm roasted red pepper sauce until everything is evenly coated. #highprotein #weeknightdinner #DinnerIdeas #mealprepideas