The Best Protein Bowl (61g Protein)

Steps

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1. 1
   Peel the sweet potatoes if desired, then cut them into bite-sized cubes. First halve them lengthwise, cut into thick planks, then turn and cut perpendicular to create small cubes.
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2. 2
   Place the potato cubes in a bowl, add the olive oil, and shake well so each piece is evenly coated with a thin film.
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   Add cayenne pepper, paprika, freshly cracked black pepper, and salt. You can also add garlic powder or smoked paprika if desired. Shake the bowl again to distribute seasonings evenly.
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4. 4
   Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for a minute or two, then add the potatoes and air fry for 12–15 minutes depending on how thickly you've cut them.
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5. 5
   While the potatoes cook, prepare the protein sauce. Drain the water from the canned tuna and transfer it to a bowl. Be sure to buy tuna packed in water, not oil, to avoid doubling the calories. Chicken breast is also a good substitute.
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6. 6
   Weigh out 100g of fat-free cream cheese and add it to the bowl with the tuna. You can substitute with fat-free Greek yogurt or cottage cheese if preferred, though cream cheese works best here.
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   Cut an avocado in half and scoop out about 70g of flesh into the bowl; save the other half for later. Add a pinch of salt and the juice of one lemon (lime or vinegar work too).
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8. 8
   Mash the avocado with a fork while mixing everything together until you reach a creamy consistency.
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   When the potatoes are done, remove the air fryer basket and transfer them to a bowl. Top with the entire tuna-cream cheese mixture. Optionally, sprinkle 20g of chopped black olives on top.
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