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High-Protein Tuna Bowl
8 mins
**Gemini said**
Building a high-protein meal is a proven way to mitigate the fatigue and nausea often associated with GLP-1 medications. This **High-Protein Tuna Bowl** packs **49 grams of protein** and can be prepared in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- Base: 1 can of Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water
- Protein Mix-ins: 1 hard-boiled egg and 1/2 cup Good Culture cottage cheese
- Aromatics: 1/2 small onion and 7 cloves of Buc-ee’s Pickled Habanero Garlic
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne
- Optional Sides: 1 pickle spear and chips
Instructions
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1
**Hard-Boil the Egg:** Place one egg in a pot of water and boil for 10 minutes. Once finished, peel and chop.
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**Chill the Tuna:** Open and drain the can of albacore tuna. Place it in a bowl and put it in the freezer briefly to ensure it is served super cold.
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**Prep the Aromatics:** Finely chop half of a small onion and the 7 cloves of habanero garlic.
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**Combine:** Add the chopped onion, garlic, and boiled egg to the chilled tuna.
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**Add the "Mayo Substitute":** Mix in the 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. This replaces traditional mayonnaise while adding an extra 14 grams of protein.
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**Season:** Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne to taste. Mix thoroughly.
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**Serve:** Enjoy as-is or with a side of chips and a pickle spear for extra crunch.