High protein meal recipes
Here are some high-protein meal ideas that you can incorporate into your diet:
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Grilled Chicken Breast with Quinoa and Vegetables:
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Ingredients:
- Grilled chicken breast
- Cooked quinoa
- Mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini)
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
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Instructions:
- Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and a touch of olive oil. Grill until fully cooked.
- In a pan, sauté mixed vegetables with minced garlic in olive oil.
- Serve the grilled chicken over a bed of cooked quinoa and sautéed vegetables. Drizzle with lemon juice.
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Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packets:
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Ingredients:
- Salmon fillets
- Asparagus spears
- Lemon slices
- Garlic
- Dill
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
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Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place salmon fillets on individual foil sheets.
- Arrange asparagus spears around the salmon.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Seal the foil packets and bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
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Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry:
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Ingredients:
- Ground turkey
- Mixed stir-fry vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, carrots)
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Green onions
- Brown rice or cauliflower rice
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Instructions:
- In a wok or skillet, cook ground turkey until browned.
- Add minced ginger and garlic to the turkey.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook until they are tender-crisp.
- Season with soy sauce and a drizzle of sesame oil.
- Serve over cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with chopped green onions.
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Egg White Omelette with Spinach and Feta:
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Ingredients:
- Egg whites
- Spinach
- Feta cheese
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
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Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy.
- In a non-stick pan, sauté spinach until wilted.
- Pour the egg whites over the spinach, add halved cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta.
- Cook until the egg whites are set. Fold the omelette in half and serve.
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Greek Yogurt Parfait:
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Ingredients:
- Greek yogurt
- Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Almonds or walnuts
- Chia seeds
- Honey or maple syrup
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Instructions:
- In a glass or bowl, layer Greek yogurt with fresh berries.
- Sprinkle with almonds or walnuts and chia seeds.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
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Black Bean and Chicken Salad:
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Ingredients:
- Grilled chicken breast, diced
- Black beans, drained and rinsed
- Corn kernels
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Avocado, diced
- Cilantro
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
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Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine diced chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado.
- Add chopped cilantro and dress with lime juice and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper. Toss well and serve.
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Feel free to adjust these recipes based on your dietary preferences and nutritional needs. High-protein meals can help support muscle maintenance and overall health.