Low-Carb Teriyaki Beef Zoodles | 4-Day Beef Meal Prep
This teriyaki beef meal prep recipe will put an end to takeaway cravings.
Who said takeaway meals have to be unhealthy? Try this low-carb teriyaki beef meal prep fake-away recipe next time the cravings set in.
Makes: 4 meals
Ingredients
- 75ml soy sauce
- 120ml water
- 1.5 tbsp. cornstarch
4-5 tbsp. Organic Maple Syrup - Optional: 1 clove garlic (chopped) and ½ thumb ginger (grated)
1 tsp. Coconut Oil - 3 rump steaks (cut into slices)
- 4 courgettes (spiralised)
- 2 yellow peppers (chopped)
- 75g edamame beans
- Sprinkle sesame seeds
Method
1. Whisk soy, water and cornstarch/guar gum in a saucepan and heat gently for 5-6 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Add the garlic and ginger at this point if you’re using it. Once thickened, whisk in the maple syrup and remove from the heat. Set aside.
2. Heat a large wok (or pan) on high for 1-2 minutes. When it’s really hot, add the coconut oil and steak slices and sauté for 1-2 minutes, flipping occasionally.
3. Add the spiralised courgette and chopped pepper and stir-fry for a further 2-3 minutes.
4. Finally, stir through the teriyaki sauce and edamame beans then transfer to Tupperware boxes and allow to cool. Sprinkle a few sesame seeds over each and refrigerate. Easy!
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| calories | 372 |
| totalFat | 10 |
| saturatedFat | 0 |
| transFat | 0 |
| polyunsaturatedFat | 0 |
| monounsaturatedFat | 0 |
| cholesterol | 0 |
| sodium | 0 |
| potassium | 0 |
| totalCarbohydrates | 24 |
| dietaryFiber | 0 |
| sugar | 0 |
| protein | 44 |
| vitaminA | 0 |
| vitaminC | 0 |
| calcium | 0 |
| iron | 0 |
Jennifer Blow 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.
