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Follow Me NowSeveral ingredients are high in protein. Having them in your meal means you don’t need protein powder anymore.
Below are 21 simple high-protein recipes you can enjoy. They will give you a lot of protein PLUS FLAVOR. Some of these meals have almost 60g of protein per serving, it almost seems impossible!
Read till the end to find out more.
1) Chicken, Broccoli, and Quinoa Casserole By Eating Well
Protein: 42g per serving
This crowd-pleasing meal comes together in under 1 hour. Having chicken and quinoa in one meal gives a lot of protein.
2) Egg White Bites By Allrecipes
Protein: 7g per serving
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Follow Me NowEgg white bites are protein-packed and easily adjustable. It packs a punch of flavor, which makes every bite satisfying.
3) Cottage Cheese Scramble By Simplyrecipes
Protein: 22g per serving
Everything comes together in under 30 minutes. Without protein powder, you can still get more than enough protein from this meal to keep you full and energized.
4) Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Stuffed Peppers By Eating Well
Protein: 48g per serving
With this on the table, you will enjoy a nice, filling meal that’s not overpowering. Chicken parmesan quinoa stuffed peppers are great for cold nights.
5) Cauliflower Fried Rice By Lil Luna
Protein: 40g per serving
If you want an easy and healthy meal, this recipe is a must-try. The pork loin and egg bring a lot of protein to the cauliflower fried rice.
6) Dill Pickle Chicken Salad By Two Peas and Their Pod
Protein: 21g per serving
This salad is tangy, creamy, and packed with protein. If you want something nourishing and satisfying, try out this recipe.
7) Turkey Green Chili By The Spruce Eats
Protein: 16g per serving
Turkey green chili is hearty and satisfying enough for weeknights. This stew hits all the right spots with its depth of flavor.
8) Banana Pancakes By Simplyrecipes
Protein: 3g per serving
Enjoy this sweet, refreshing and nutritious breakfast right away! Because of its high-protein content, you would stay full for hours.
9) Fried Halloumi Salad By Savory Experiments
Protein: 20g per serving
When paired with fresh herbs and tangy vinaigrette, this salad becomes the BEST you will ever make. It has a cool, refreshing flavor.
10) Greek Turkey Soup By Whitney Bond
Protein: 44g per serving
The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting. This Greek turkey soup packs a ton of flavor. It is gluten-free and high in protein.
11) Egg Salad By Allrecipes
Protein: 9g per serving
Within 25 minutes, you can whip up this egg salad. If you want to increase protein without sacrificing flavor, this recipe is a great place to start.
12) Chili-Lime Chicken Bowls By Eating Well
Protein: 29g per serving
This healthy meal is great for a quick and easy dinner. Chili-lime chicken bowls are nutritious and refreshing.
13) Tahini Quinoa Bowl By Inspired Taste
Protein: 18.4g per serving
Tahini quinoa bowls are high in protein because of quinoa. Its crunchiness comes from veggies and nuts. You will love every mouthful.
14) Greek Quinoa Salad By Whitney Bond
Protein: 15g per serving
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this salad fits perfectly as a highly proteinous meal. It tastes sooo good that you will want to make it AGAIN.
15) Spinach Artichoke Chicken Salad By Two Peas and Their Pod
Protein: 41g per serving
This fresh and satisfying meal has enough protein to keep you full and energized for hours. You can use this salad for sandwiches or wraps.
16) Egg Roll in a Bowl by Therealfooddietitians
Protein: 32 per serving
This one-pan “deconstructed egg roll” stir-fry turns the classic appetizer into a nutritious dinner. It’s loaded with shredded veggies and lean ground meat (often ground turkey, though pork or chicken works too) for a hearty, high-protein meal.
17) Easy Beef Stroganoff by Therealfooddietitians
Protein: 31g per serving
This simplified beef stroganoff provides classic comfort in a fraction of the time. Instead of slow-simmered strips of steak, it uses ground beef sautéed with mushrooms and onions in a creamy sauce, then tossed with tender noodles.
18) Baked Lemon-Pepper Salmon by EatingWell
Protein: 28g per serving
This bright and no-fuss salmon dinner is perfect for a quick, healthy evening meal. The salmon fillets are seasoned simply with lemon-pepper, garlic, and a pinch of salt, then baked on a bed of fresh lemon slices which infuse citrus flavor and keep the fish moist and tender.
19) High-Protein Marry Me Chicken Pasta by Oh Snap Macros
Protein: 58g per serving
Inspired by the famous “Marry Me Chicken” (named for its irresistible flavor), this pasta version is both indulgent and nutritionally dense. It features seasoned sautéed chicken breast tossed with pasta in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.
20) One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach by EatingWell
Protein: 26g per serving
Here’s a lightening-fast seafood dinner that requires minimal cleanup. Plump shrimp are cooked with plenty of garlic, a squeeze of lemon, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then finished by tossing with tender wilted spinach: all in the same pot or pan!
21) Sweet & Sour Tofu by Evann Ryan
Protein: 25g per serving
A plant-based dinner can be protein-packed too! This sweet & sour tofu is proof. In about 30 minutes you get a dish that rivals your favorite takeout for flavor. Extra-firm tofu is pan-seared (or baked) until crispy and golden, then tossed in a tangy-sweet sauce.
So, did I help you choose your next protein-packed meal? I hope so!
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