Recipe collection
High Protein Recipes
For filling dinners and meal-prep friendly plates, this collection uses the nutrition data already in each recipe and highlights dishes with at least 20 grams of protein.
60 recipes in this collection
Filtered by recipes with 20 grams or more protein in the nutrition field.

Classic Ceviche
Fresh white fish cured in lime with red onion, aji, cilantro, sweet potato, and corn.

Injera Breakfast Plate
A quick breakfast plate with injera, soft eggs, spiced tomatoes, greens, and yogurt.

Classic Beef Sliders
Mini cheeseburgers with juicy beef patties, melted cheddar, pickles, lettuce, and a quick burger sauce.

Singapore Chili Shrimp
A home-friendly take on chili crab flavors with shrimp, tomato-chile sauce, ginger, garlic, and soft ribbons of egg.

Thai Basil Chicken
A fast skillet version of pad krapow with ground chicken, garlic, chiles, basil, and a salty-sweet sauce.

Chicken Teriyaki Donburi
A glossy chicken rice bowl with quick teriyaki sauce, cucumber, scallions, and sesame.

Banh Mi Bowl
A rice bowl inspired by banh mi with pork, pickled vegetables, cucumber, herbs, and spicy mayo.

Bulgogi Lettuce Bowls
Sweet-savory marinated beef served with rice, crisp lettuce, cucumber, and a quick gochujang sauce.

Chicken Tinga Tostadas
Crisp tostadas topped with smoky shredded chicken, tomato-chipotle sauce, crema, lettuce, and avocado.

Kung Pao Chicken
A quick wok-style chicken dinner with tender bites, peanuts, bell pepper, scallions, and a glossy sweet-savory sauce.

Suya Chicken Skewers
Grilled chicken skewers coated in peanut-chile suya spice with onion and lime.

Lemon Chicken Souvlaki
Grilled lemon-oregano chicken skewers served with pita, cucumber, tomato, and creamy yogurt sauce.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Bowls
Spiced jerk chicken served over rice and beans with pineapple salsa, lime, scallions, and cooling yogurt.

Nicoise Salad
A colorful French salad with tuna, eggs, potatoes, green beans, olives, tomatoes, and Dijon vinaigrette.

Red Lentil Dal
A creamy, pantry-friendly lentil dish simmered with ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, tomato, and a warm spiced oil.

Thai Green Curry
A coconut green curry with chicken, eggplant, bamboo shoots, basil, and fragrant paste.

Tom Kha Gai
A fragrant coconut chicken soup with lemongrass, ginger, mushrooms, lime, and a gentle chile finish.

Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl
Juicy lemongrass chicken over rice with quick pickles, cucumber, herbs, and a bright fish sauce dressing.

Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Spiced chicken over rice with cucumber, tomato, tahini sauce, pickles, and herbs.

Turkey Chili
A cozy one-pot turkey chili with beans, tomatoes, smoky spices, and corn.

Turkish Chicken Kebabs
Juicy yogurt-marinated chicken skewers seasoned with garlic, paprika, cumin, lemon, and herbs.

Aji Verde Chicken Bowl
Spiced roast chicken served over rice with corn, potatoes, herbs, and a creamy green chile sauce.

Chicken Adobo
Tender chicken simmered in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and pepper until glossy and deeply savory.

Skillet Cornbread Chili
A cozy bean and beef chili baked under a golden cornbread topping for an easy one-pan dinner.

Dan Dan Noodles
Springy noodles tossed with sesame-chile sauce, savory pork, scallions, and a gentle Sichuan pepper tingle.

Char Kway Teow
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, chives, and a dark soy sauce glaze.

Croque Madame
A toasted ham and cheese sandwich with bechamel, gruyere, and a sunny fried egg.

German Schnitzel
Thin breaded pork cutlets fried until crisp and golden, served with lemon and a simple cucumber salad.

Lomo Saltado
A sizzling beef stir-fry with onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, vinegar, fries, and rice.

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
Light rice paper rolls packed with shrimp, noodles, herbs, lettuce, cucumber, and a creamy peanut dipping sauce.

Tacos Al Pastor
Chile-marinated pork tacos with pineapple, onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Aji Amarillo Chicken
Juicy chicken in a creamy aji amarillo sauce with lime, garlic, and cilantro.

Laksa Lemak
A creamy Malaysian noodle soup with coconut broth, rice noodles, shrimp, tofu puffs, herbs, and sambal.

Palak Paneer
Soft paneer cubes simmered in a velvety spinach sauce with ginger, garlic, garam masala, and cream.

Southern Shrimp and Grits
Creamy cheddar grits topped with garlicky shrimp, scallions, lemon, and smoky paprika.

Argentine Chimichurri Steak
Seared steak sliced over roasted potatoes with a punchy parsley, garlic, oregano, vinegar, and olive oil sauce.

Butter Chicken
Tender chicken simmered in a silky tomato, butter, cream, and garam masala sauce.

Moroccan Kefta Meatballs
Tender spiced beef meatballs simmered in tomato sauce with cumin, paprika, parsley, and eggs.

Chicken Mole Bowl
Tender chicken over rice with a quick cocoa-chile mole sauce, beans, and sesame.

Chicken Katsu Curry
Crispy panko chicken served with mild Japanese curry sauce, carrots, potatoes, and fluffy rice.

Peruvian Green Rice with Chicken
A bright one-pot chicken and rice dish colored with cilantro, spinach, peas, lime, and aji amarillo paste.

Egusi Soup
A hearty melon seed stew with leafy greens, pepper base, palm oil, and tender meat.

Hainanese Chicken Rice
Poached chicken served with fragrant ginger-garlic rice, cucumber, clear broth, and bright chile sauce.

Pozole Verde
A bright green hominy stew with chicken, tomatillos, poblanos, herbs, cabbage, radish, and lime.

Chicken Tagine
A fragrant chicken stew with olives, preserved lemon, ginger, saffron, and warm spices.

Lemon Herb Roast Chicken
A simple roast chicken with lemon, garlic, butter, thyme, and crisp golden skin.

Seafood Paella
A saffron rice skillet with shrimp, mussels, peas, peppers, and smoky paprika.

Beef Rendang
Slow-simmered beef cooked in coconut milk, lemongrass, spices, and aromatics until tender and richly coated.
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