High-Protein

Cook once, eat twice with this heady, flavor-forward steak that handily turns into French Onion–Style Beef Vegetable Soup the next day.

Tossed with good-for-you leafy greens and an unexpected kick of rosemary, this satisfying dish takes sweet potato hash to another level.

This salad features poached eggs smothered in a bacon-laced hollandaise sauce. Buttered whole-grain English muffins are great for soaking up the sauce, or you can use a grain-free muffin (or skip it entirely for a lower-carb option).

By baking these wings on an oven-safe rack elevated over a baking sheet, air can circulate around the wings, making them perfectly crisp. Roasted cauliflower and garlic spinach round out the meal.

This nutritious salad hits all the marks for satisfaction: a variety of flavors and textures, ease of prep and balanced nutrition.

These egg and veggie bites can be eaten straight from the fridge, or heated quickly in the toaster oven or microwave.

We’ve elevated the classic carbonara with seared scallops for added protein. Use any type of spaghetti here, such as brown rice or even quinoa if you prefer.

Elevate simple chicken breasts by coating them in a mixture of ground pecans and serving with warm sautéed kale.

We’ve upgraded the typical beans and rice with loads of toppings including cilantro, avocado and feta cheese. Feel free to customize it to your taste with any other chopped vegetables or herbs you have on hand.

This salad is filling and packed with an array of flavors and textures. The warming ginger dressing is the perfect complement to protein-packed chicken, tangy feta and crunchy pecans.

It might seem strange at first, but wrapping your turkey in cheesecloth as it roasts locks in the moisture for extra-juicy meat. A simple glaze made from orange marmalade and a jus made with arrowroot round out the dish without any wheat flour, which most gravies would use.

This simple salad is jam-packed with textures and flavors that makes every bite varied and satisfying.

Homemade pesto is a great way to dress up this flavorful dinner that boasts a plate full of superfoods.

If pressed for time in the morning, fully prepare these protein-stacked pancakes the night before and reheat them in the toaster the next morning.

Parfaits are a fun way to make breakfast feel fancy while still delivering high-protein nutrition to fuel you through busy mornings.

This crave-worthy combo (hello chicken fingers and fries!) gets a healthy kick from a nutritious quinoa coating, oven-baked fries and a side of roasted Brussels sprouts.

Quiche is the perfect make-ahead recipe as it’s delicious warm from the oven, cold or even reheated the next day for a filling breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Move aside mayo-drenched tuna and egg salads. This deconstructed take on the standard fare uses Greek yogurt for a protein boost and delivers fresh crunch from the cucumber and almonds.

To ensure that your herb-infused turkey breast is impossibly moist – but still low in fat – leave the skin on during cooking to seal in the juices and discard prior to eating.

Heirloom cherry tomatoes come in so many pretty colors and shapes, like red grape, yellow pear and stripy round varieties. Choose whichever ones you like, because they’re all delicious with this tender tuna.

Using chicken and veg from the Sheet-Pan Dijon-Glazed Chicken gives you a head start on this salad. Garnish with cilantro.

Covered with a tangy glaze, these chicken thighs stay juicy as they roast. And with just two pans to wash, you get a break on the dishes.

Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please! This smoothie will keep you feeling full from whole-food additions, such as beans, spinach and banana. Choose a protein powder that doesn’t contain any added sugar.

All the flavors of your favorite deli bagel — in salad form! With the dressing, croutons and eggs made in advance, this satisfying meal is ready in less time than a lunch run.

Sweet and salty, this salad leaves you satisfied thanks to fiber-rich farro. All the elements can be made in advance and tossed just before serving.

Create an easy meal with left-over grilled chicken breast or quick rotisserie chicken. Serve as a salad, a wrap or on your favorite cracker for an appetizer.

These authentic, Mexican shrimp tacos will leave you craving more! Smokey chipotle flavors and creamy, no-fuss guacamole in the center—it’s what you would find at a restaurant but in the comfort of your home. WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE makes it easy to elevate all of your taco recipes.

You’ve tried delicious guacamole on your burger, but IN your burger? These WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE–infused chicken sliders add the flavor inside and seal in the goodness, and hassle-free flavor throughout. But don’t stop there! Top with your favorite heat level of guacamole and cheese.

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.

Grilled lobster tails served with street corn purée are delicious and decadent, and grilling them is super quick and easy!

This spiced chicken brings the heat, while refreshing corn salsa made with sweet tomatoes and creamy avocados lends balance and crunch.

A little smoky, slightly sweet and paired with perfectly charred baby bell peppers, these wings are next level.

All your favorite pizza flavors — marinara, cheese and pepperoni — stuffed into a chicken breast for lots of flavor with fewer carbs. Stuff the chicken on your Sunday prep day and then simply grill it when you are ready to eat. Toss some extra veg on the grill to make it a complete meal.

This marinated steak uses bold flavors such as ginger and fish sauce. Make the marinade in advance, but only add the steak the same day. The pickled carrots and cucumbers are a great make-ahead side. You can also serve this dish with brown rice.

Impress your family with this lemon- and garlic-stuffed whole fish on the grill that’s surprisingly easy to put together. Make the aioli on your Sunday prep day so you can simply assemble and grill the fish right before eating.

Cozy up with a bowl of this warming chicken and pea soup. Made with tender chunks of chicken sausage, leeks, carrots, celery, and fresh parsley, this comfort in a bowl will warm you up and leave you feeling satisfied!

Get a hearty helping of vegetables and fruit with this recipe for a delicious berry and spinach smoothie.

You will gobble up these nutty maple cinnamon bars. They're easy to bake and, and they make a great snack or dessert.

Tender chicken is seasoned with tangy Dijon mustard and coated in panko breadcrumbs for a crispy, crunchy main dish. It's paired with garlicky smashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal.

A trick to keeping chicken breast juicy and flavorful? Brine it in salt water as we do in this easy recipe. This makes for a complete meal, thanks to a vibrant side of tomatoes and artichokes. For extra dietary fiber, serve with a side of arugula drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil.

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.

Brown rice is topped with roasted carrots, parsnips and Brussels sprouts for a filling and warming meal in a bowl. The salmon is baked with a zesty miso glaze that doubles as the sauce.

Removing the backbone from the bird (aka spatchcocking) ensures the dark and light meat cooks evenly. Do it yourself with the help of our easy instructions below, or have your butcher do it for you. The turkey is marinated with a dry brine of sage, fennel, orange zest and salt for 24 to 48 hours for juicy, flavorful meat, but you can add the rub just before roasting if you’re in a rush.

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.

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.

One slice of this deliciously moist banana bread will give you 11 grams of protein. Plus, we have more creative ways to infuse protein powder into your cooking.

Swap the buns for sweet potato rounds for a healthy — and satisfying — twist on a classic.

You won't miss the rice in this high-protein, low-carb quinoa jambalaya. We also mix in lean chicken sausage, shrimp and plenty of good-for-you veggies.

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.

Toast is the fastest, easiest breakfast ever — and this one is packed with protein and plenty of fiber from this flavorful bean spread. Make it the night before for faster breakfast prep. We’ve suggested some options for toppings, but you can also customize it with ingredients you have at home.

Ingredients like black beans, Greek yogurt and turkey chorizo sausage pack lot of protein into this easy breakfast dish.

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.

Heart-healthy salmon is coated in a tangy marinade, and cucumber ribbons, carrots and avocado balance out this simple dish.

This burrito is packed with fresh tuna, healthy veggies and a spicy wasabi dressing combine to make a fresh wrap of deliciousness.

These grain-free waffles use almond flour instead of wheat flour for added protein. Because they’re gluten-free, they work best on a mini waffle iron, but making 4 full-size waffles is an option, too.

Lentils and fire-roasted tomatoes combine to make a hearty, plentiful plant-based protein dish.

Wild salmon is low in calories, high in protein and loaded with omega-3 fats, which support attention, memory, learning and other cognitive processes.

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.

Roasted Brussels sprouts and chicken get tossed with a zippy garlic-yogurt dressing for a hearty meal that you can eat throughout the week.

Make a batch of these protein-packed burritos on Sunday and store them in your fridge or freezer for heat-and-eat breakfasts or lunches throughout the week.

The meatballs are saucy, so you want to form the parchment into a bowl shape to keep the sauce from running onto the vegetables as they roast together in the same pan.

Thin chicken cutlets are easy to coat in the hazelnut breading, plus they cook in a flash for time-strapped weeknights. If you can’t find four 4-oz cutlets, buy two 8-oz chicken breasts and cut each horizontally into two thin pieces. Use a rolling pin or the bottom of a saucepan to pound the cutlets to an even thickness – just be sure to cover the chicken with plastic wrap first for easy cleanup.

A quick homemade mint-cumin paste is rubbed over this whole-roasted fish. Orange slices and red onions baked along with the fish do double duty and are used to make a lovely green salad to accompany it. If you have microgreens on hand, they make a great garnish here.