When you’re eating lean and clean, and keeping an eye on calories, it can seem difficult at first to incorporate protein into your diet. However, protein is necessary for maintaining healthy muscles, continuing your strength training, and keeping your blood sugar and your energy stable throughout the day. We’re providing you with some of our healthiest, quickest, and most delicious high protein recipes. These are guaranteed to keep you satisfied by giving you all of the protein you require without sacrificing nutrition by adding fat and calories!
What do you get when you substitute the rice in a delicious Spanish paella with quinoa? A heaping dose of lean protein. Quinoa is both a complex carbohydrate and an excellent source of protein, and paired with shrimp, this dish delivers a whopping amount of protein per serving!
Because it requires only one pot, clean-up is easy, and prep is as simple as marinating and stir-frying. Lean chicken is a healthy protein, and garlic and ginger are known for their numerous health benefits. This healthy meal makes a fabulous weeknight dinner that will have your kitchen smelling like a gourmet dream!
This soup is a meal all on its own. The inclusion of both black beans and kidney beans, along with lean chicken breast, make a hearty and protein-filled soup, perfect for chilly days when you need a warm dish that goes a long way to stave off hunger!
How do you pack a vegetarian burger with a major dose of protein? Combine lentils and quinoa for a protein-rich mix that produces a terrific texture and will impress even your most carnivorous of friends!
Everyone loves taco night, and these shrimp tacos are fun, satisfying, and a little unique. Big flavor and major health benefits are rolled into these tasty tacos!
6. Slow Cooker Indian Stew
Indian cuisine is known for dishes that are both vegetarian and high in protein. The secret is the use of legumes, which are rich in lean protein. Combine three different legumes and a variety of veggies and spices in your slow cooker, and let simmer for an easy dish that exudes flavor.
Combine ground turkey with not one, but two different varieties of beans, and you have a comforting dish that really delivers on protein. The turkey is leaner than red meat, so this chili is both low in fat and, due to its high fiber and protein content, incredibly satisfying.
This superfood will load you up on both protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Pan-sear a fillet and serve with a side of veggies and grains for a well-rounded entree.
We recommend serving this protein-packed chicken salad in a pita, but this versatile recipe can top a salad or fill a wrap for a wholesome, delicious lunch that will keep you energized for hours!
Skinny Quinoa Stir-Fry is a one-pot meal that can easily be made ahead. Prepare the quinoa the night before, refrigerate, and the remaining work will take less than 10 minutes. This recipe has 10 grams of protein and complex carbohydrates that provide long lasting energy. We recommend having this dish for dinner, lunch, or as a pre-workout food.
Asian food is not just about takeout. The Asian culinary sphere is full of opportunities for you to learn about new ingredients and cooking methods. For this recipe, you can use a wok, which is traditionally used for sautéed dishes, but a regular saucepan can function the same way as the Asian woks do.
Intensely flavored, yet insanely nutritious, this dish is an easy way to keep your waistline in check while also eating a satisfying meal. Toasted walnuts add crunch and heart healthy fats.
Enjoy deliciously tender, slow cooked shredded beef for everything from Street Tacos to hearty Firehouse Chili. This recipe is the perfect starter recipe for every braised beef dish you make!
If you love enchiladas from your favorite local Mexican restaurant, you’re about to fall deeply in love with this simple recipe. Full of incredible flavor, but none of the naughty stuff, this dish is perfection!
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