Air Fryer Haggis and Lentil Meal Prep Box
Crispy air-fried haggis served over pre-cooked green lentils and fresh spinach with a bright squeeze of lemon. A high-iron, high-protein meal box designed for quick reheating during busy shifts.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
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Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C)
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Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C)
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
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Place sliced haggis into the air fryer…
Place sliced haggis into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy on the edges and heated through to 165°F (74°C).
Look for: crispy on the edges and heated through to 165°F (74°C)
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Empty the pouch of pre-cooked green lentils…
While the haggis cooks, empty the pouch of pre-cooked green lentils into a microwave-safe container or meal-prep container.
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Place fresh spinach directly on top of…
Place fresh spinach directly on top of the lentils.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Microwave the lentil and spinach box uncovered…
Microwave the lentil and spinach box uncovered on high for 90 seconds until the spinach is wilted and lentils are steaming.
Look for: the spinach is wilted and lentils are steaming
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Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the warm…
Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the warm lentils and spinach, stirring gently to combine.
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Top the lentil box with the crispy…
Top the lentil box with the crispy air-fried haggis slices.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve immediately
Serve immediately, or seal in an airtight container for up to 3 days to reheat at work.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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