Chef shares a high-protein cucumber boats recipe that is ready in 20 minutes
Pria Pawar's cucumber boats recipe uses eggs, avocado, and Greek yoghurt for a protein-rich lunch
Protein is the cornerstone of a healthy diet. Whether your goal is to build muscle, achieve a lean and toned physique, lose weight, or simply improve your overall health and strength, adequate protein intake is essential — ideally balanced with fibre, carbohydrates, and healthy fats.
If sourcing nutritious, easy-to-prepare meals feels like a challenge, this recipe is the answer. On Friday, chef-turned-creator Pria Pawar shared her recipe for cucumber boats — a dish that delivers a high-protein, low-carb meal in just 20 minutes.
"It's the perfect lunch when you want something filling, creamy, fresh, and actually delicious. Trust the process…the chopping board chaos always works itself out. Your meal prep era starts with these cucumber boats," Pawar wrote when sharing the recipe.
Each serving provides approximately 35g to 40g of protein for around 500 calories.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- ½ avocado
- ½ cup high-protein yoghurt
- 1 small onion
- 3 small gherkins (jalapeños can be used as a substitute)
- 2 cucumbers
- Dill
- Sriracha
- Salt to taste
- Pepper
- Everything bagel seasoning
Method
Step 1: Combine three eggs, half an avocado, one onion, one spoonful of high-protein Greek yoghurt, one spoonful of mustard, a few sprigs of dill, three gherkins or jalapeños, salt and pepper to taste, and a generous drizzle of sriracha. Chop everything together until it forms a fine mixture.
Step 2: Slice two cucumbers lengthwise down the middle.
Step 3: Scoop out the seeds from each cucumber half to create a hollow channel.
Step 4: Spoon a generous amount of the egg mixture into each hollowed-out cucumber.
Step 5: Garnish with a drizzle of sriracha, everything bagel seasoning, and fresh dill. Serve immediately.
Why eggs are an excellent source of protein
According to Harvard Health, egg protein is regarded as high-quality because it contains all nine essential amino acids — nutrients the body cannot produce on its own and must therefore obtain through food.
Egg protein is also highly digestible. Beyond their protein content, eggs are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, including vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and selenium.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and is based on user-generated content from social media. The claims have not been independently verified.
