Protein is an essential macronutrient that builds muscle and staves off hunger. Our collection of high-protein recipes will fuel your body and keep you satisfied all day long.
This recipe turns a traditional Tuscan side dish into a summery main course with marinated chicken, red onions and fresh baguette – all threaded on a skewer and perfectly cooked on the grill.
DIY almond - or cashew, or sunflower - butters are surprisingly easy to make and when you make them at home, you get to choose how thick, sweet or textured they are - and save money.
To build quality muscle mass, adding high-quality lean protein to your diet is essential. These sheet-pan fajitas are not only high in protein, but they are low in effort. You can prepare everything before you hit the gym, then arrange it on a sheet pan, broil, and eat.
The combination of sweet, fresh pineapple, salty fish sauce and spicy chile sauce is typical of Thai dishes.
Orange juice provides a nice tangy kick to the poaching liquid, and brown rice vinegar adds acidity to the salmon. Finish it with a touch of ricotta.
Top flatbread with sweet-and-savory chicken breast for a tasty low-fat, high-protein dish.
A quick olive, garlic and caper tapenade tops delicate halibut and is served with roasted grape tomatoes and lemon-scented couscous with fresh parsley.
Quinoa doesn’t have to be relegated to being a base, it can also be a topper! Here, it’s broiled until crisp then sprinkled over the salad.
We've taken broccoli and turned it into a rice substitute in this flavorful chicken Buddha bowl.
Tender salmon and warm Moroccan spices make for a quick and healthy meal. Bulgur is low in fat and a good source of vitamins, minerals and fiber for a filling side.
Tenderly grilled white meat marinated in a creamy Coconut milk and curry powder has Thai-inspired flavors infused into each bite. You’ll be reaching for more than one skewer!
Salty pistachios make a delicious crust for lean pork tenderloin in this healthy dinner recipe. Easy to make, this pork recipe is also very versatile. Steamed baby potatoes simply seasoned pairs nicely with this main.
Grilled chicken breast is marinated in salty, earthy, and funky miso for a delicious probiotic punch.
Why bother stuffing your chicken when you can simply cook the chicken in the stuffing? In this recipe, the chicken is nestled in vegetables and chunks of whole-grain bread, for a stuffing-like mixture that’s deliciously infused with the chicken’s natural juices.
This super-simple avocado egg salad is packed with lots of protein and plenty of healthy fats.
Healthy protein infused with Japanese-inspired flavors? Now that's a delicious and filling lunch or dinner.
Acorn squash is at its peak in the fall, and we like it with stuffed with this delicious mixture of spicy ground turkey, mushrooms and a zesty ragu for a nutritious, high-protein meal.
This high-protein, high-fiber smoothie will keep you energized throughout the day.
Low-carb salmon lettuce wraps with bright mango salsa. This weeknight dinner comes together in cinch with simple, fresh, and delicious ingredients!
Loaded up with Tex-Mex toppings, this crowd-pleasing dip is deliciously easy. For a more intense black color, reduce the amount of hummus by half.
You can always buy hummus from the store, but the best hummus is from scratch with our simple recipe.
Eating fish regularly is likely a major factor in the longevity of Icelanders. This traditional salt-cured fish is usually served over buttered dark rye bread with a homemade honey-mustard sauce.
This roasted cod in a gingery broth contains many of the hallmark health features of Japanese cuisine such as miso and kombu seaweed.
This pizza Margherita-style egg dish uses a sheet pan for faster cooking and a contemporary take on the traditional quiche. Using store-bought crusts makes this recipe super fast, but you can swap out homemade or use gluten-free crusts instead.
This Hawaiian-style high-protein tuna bowl, spiced up with Furikake seasoning, gets its crunch from radishes, carrots and snow peas for a filling meal.
Heart-healthy salmon is coated in a tangy marinade, and cucumber ribbons, carrots and avocado balance out this simple dish.
Don't be fooled – lettuce wraps can be hearty with the right filling! This mixture uses ground beef and a combination of mushrooms including cremini plus your choice of shiitake or enoki for a satisfying meal.
Rosemary has been used for hundreds of years in folk medicine and aromatherapy to enhance memory and cognitive function. In cooking, its assertive flavor goes especially well with meat and root vegetables.
Craving Chinese? This vegetable-packed stir-fry with a speedy five-ingredient sauce can help thwart a costly and unhealthy trip to your local takeout joint.
Of the all the condiments that health-conscious clean eaters want to avoid, Thousand Island dressing just might top the list. It contains generous amounts of salt and sugar, not to mention that another popular ingredient, sweet pickle relish, is generally soaked in high-fructose corn syrup. That's the bad news. The good news is that you probably already have most of the ingredients for this updated version in your kitchen right now.
Baking the panko-crusted chicken on a wire rack lifts it away from the cooking juices, keeping the crust from getting soggy. Our eggplant stacks taste just as good as traditional eggplant Parm – but they’re ready in a fraction of the time!
This classic twist on pancakes is packed with protein and topped with a berry coulis that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Dandelion greens pack a tasty, bitter punch that is best paired with other bold ingredients that can stand up to its flavor, such as the sharp Parmesan and flavorful sausage in this quick pasta. The leaves mellow as they cook, so hold back some fresh ones to toss in at the end of cooking for an extra kick. Serve with lemon wedges and red pepper flakes.
White rice is swapped out for brown in our healthier version of this classic Latin American dish. Protein-rich ground turkey turns it into a complete meal.
Sweet and spicy chicken tops saucy pinto beans in this easy recipe. For a change, you can make this dish into a wrap – simply shred the chicken and serve it with the beans in warm whole-wheat tortillas.
Easily more delicious than anything you can buy at the store, homemade chicken broth is also simple, economical, and nutritionally dense.
Our Asian-style beef noodle soup offers a hearty bowl of vegetables, buckwheat noodles and vegetables with kick!
Salmon fillets and smoked salmon are combined with dill and other seasonings to make this clean and lean patty stand out. Lemon and herb aioli give this burger an extra lift of flavor.
Want a burger to make your friends and family go wild? Our Big Stack Burger wins for the most mouthwateringly delicious patty, sauce and toppings!
A small portion of flaky halibut is all that’s needed to impart flavor to this fresh-tasting casserole of beans and brown rice – the Pacific fillet won’t overpower the recipe as other varieties might.
Julie O'Hara takes the ultimate one-pot comfort food and slashed the fat, calories and sodium.
In this rice-cooker meal, your marinated chicken breasts will slowly steam on top of a bed of wonderfully chewy farro, a regularly slow-cooking grain perfect for the rice cooker.