How to make a Protein Super Bowl

As we all gear up for one of the biggest football games of the year, the Superbowl, we can’t help but think about the delicious snacks we will eat.  Why not continue with some food of good nutritional value?  Of course, we will still eat the cheese balls but what about adding the contents of a protein bowl to your table?  Let’s get some ideas about protein bowl options for your “Bowl Party!”

Start with a Base

A base can consist of rice (white or brown), quinoa, or couscous.  This will add some good carbs and fiber to your dish.  

When you adapt this idea to an easy weeknight meal, make things easy on yourself:  make a mega batch of rice or quinoa and freeze some for another night.  It makes an incredibly simple thaw and heat meal.

Layer on some vegetables

You can add your own fresh vegetables and saute them with spices and herbs of your choosing.  Alternatively, go to the freezer section of your local grocery store and look for the vegetables that are already seasoned.  Again, this works for game day or a busy week night when you just don’t have time to cook.  Heat and eat!

Add your protein!

Adding ground beef, shredded chicken or shredded Turkey is a perfect protein addition to this bowl.  You can cook and season the beef, chicken, lamb or turkey yourself if you like, or you can buy it precooked.   If you want to cook it yourself, you might consider a roast or other meat that easily shreds.  Here are some ChopLocal options:

https://choplocal.com/local-meat-farms/great-lakes-lamb/center-cut-boneless-leg-of-lamb-roast/

https://choplocal.com/local-meat-farms/dalton-farms-llc/boneless-skinless-chicken-breast/

https://choplocal.com/local-meat-farms/west-forty-market/boneless-turkey-breast/

ChopLocal offers a number of flavorful options to cater to your crowd.  Here are some readily available meats:

https://choplocal.com/local-meat-farms/west-forty-market/west-forty-market-shredded-beef/

https://choplocal.com/local-meat-farms/the-farmers-turkey/shredded-turkey-the-farmers-turkey/

Make it Delicious

When making a bowl, there are no rules.  You can season it with fresh garlic, garlic salt or garlic seasoning - or don’t!  You can buy vegetables or meat pre seasoned or add your own sauces.  Yum yum sauce, barbeque or straight ketchup are always options.  The great thing about making a bowl is that you can cater to your picky eater and still enjoy your own meal - complete with the grains, vegetables, meat and seasonings or sauce that you choose.  

If you are a “by the book” type of person who needs a recipe, here are some bowl recipes:

https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/chicken-burrito-bowl-cilantro-lime-rice/

https://theeastcoastkitchen.com/viral-ground-beef-protein-bowl-a-high-protein-must-try/

Enjoy the game and may the best meat - er, um - team win!