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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.

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60 recipes in this collection

Filtered by recipes with 20 grams or more protein in the nutrition field.

Classic Ceviche

Classic Ceviche

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

20 minutesEasy4
Injera Breakfast Plate

Injera Breakfast Plate

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

25 minutesEasy2
Classic Beef Sliders

Classic Beef Sliders

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

27 minutesEasy4
Singapore Chili Shrimp

Singapore Chili Shrimp

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

30 minutesEasy4
Thai Basil Chicken

Thai Basil Chicken

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

30 minutesEasy4
Yakisoba

Yakisoba

Saucy stir-fried noodles with cabbage, carrots, pork, and a tangy-sweet yakisoba sauce.

30 minutesEasy4
Chicken Teriyaki Donburi

Chicken Teriyaki Donburi

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

33 minutesEasy4
Banh Mi Bowl

Banh Mi Bowl

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

35 minutesEasy4
Bulgogi Lettuce Bowls

Bulgogi Lettuce Bowls

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

35 minutesEasy4
Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Chicken Tinga Tostadas

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

35 minutesEasy4
Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

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

35 minutesEasy4
Suya Chicken Skewers

Suya Chicken Skewers

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

36 minutesEasy4
Lemon Chicken Souvlaki

Lemon Chicken Souvlaki

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

37 minutesEasy4
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Bowls

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Bowls

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

40 minutesEasy4
Nicoise Salad

Nicoise Salad

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

40 minutesEasy4
Red Lentil Dal

Red Lentil Dal

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

40 minutesEasy4
Thai Green Curry

Thai Green Curry

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

40 minutesEasy4
Tom Kha Gai

Tom Kha Gai

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

40 minutesEasy4
Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl

Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl

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

43 minutesEasy4
Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

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

45 minutesEasy4
Gado Gado

Gado Gado

A colorful vegetable plate with tofu, eggs, potatoes, greens, and peanut sauce.

45 minutesEasy4
Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili

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

50 minutesEasy6
Turkish Chicken Kebabs

Turkish Chicken Kebabs

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

50 minutesEasy4
Aji Verde Chicken Bowl

Aji Verde Chicken Bowl

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

55 minutesEasy4
Chicken Adobo

Chicken Adobo

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

55 minutesEasy4
Skillet Cornbread Chili

Skillet Cornbread Chili

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

55 minutesEasy6
Dan Dan Noodles

Dan Dan Noodles

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

30 minutesMedium4
Char Kway Teow

Char Kway Teow

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

32 minutesMedium3
Croque Madame

Croque Madame

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

33 minutesMedium4
Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu

Silky tofu in a spicy Sichuan sauce with fermented bean paste, garlic, and scallions.

33 minutesMedium4
German Schnitzel

German Schnitzel

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

35 minutesMedium4
Lomo Saltado

Lomo Saltado

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

35 minutesMedium4
Pad Thai

Pad Thai

Rice noodles tossed with tamarind sauce, shrimp, egg, tofu, peanuts, and lime.

35 minutesMedium4
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

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

35 minutesMedium4
Tacos Al Pastor

Tacos Al Pastor

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

40 minutesMedium4
Aji Amarillo Chicken

Aji Amarillo Chicken

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

45 minutesMedium4
Japchae

Japchae

Glossy sweet potato noodles tossed with vegetables, sesame oil, soy sauce, and tender strips of beef.

45 minutesMedium4
Laksa Lemak

Laksa Lemak

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

45 minutesMedium4
Moqueca

Moqueca

A coconut seafood stew with peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, lime, and gentle chile heat.

45 minutesMedium4
Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer

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

45 minutesMedium4
Southern Shrimp and Grits

Southern Shrimp and Grits

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

45 minutesMedium4
Argentine Chimichurri Steak

Argentine Chimichurri Steak

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

50 minutesMedium4
Bibimbap

Bibimbap

A colorful Korean rice bowl with seasoned vegetables, beef, egg, sesame, and gochujang.

50 minutesMedium4
Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

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

50 minutesMedium4
Moroccan Kefta Meatballs

Moroccan Kefta Meatballs

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

50 minutesMedium4
Chicken Mole Bowl

Chicken Mole Bowl

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

53 minutesMedium4
Chicken Katsu Curry

Chicken Katsu Curry

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

55 minutesMedium4
Peruvian Green Rice with Chicken

Peruvian Green Rice with Chicken

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

55 minutesMedium4
Soto Ayam

Soto Ayam

A fragrant turmeric chicken soup with rice noodles, shredded chicken, boiled eggs, herbs, and lime.

55 minutesMedium4
Egusi Soup

Egusi Soup

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

1 hourMedium6
Hainanese Chicken Rice

Hainanese Chicken Rice

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

1 hour 5 minutesMedium4
Koshari

Koshari

A hearty Egyptian bowl of rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, tomato sauce, and crisp fried onions.

1 hour 10 minutesMedium6
Pozole Verde

Pozole Verde

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

1 hour 10 minutesMedium6
Chicken Tagine

Chicken Tagine

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

1 hour 15 minutesMedium4
Lemon Herb Roast Chicken

Lemon Herb Roast Chicken

A simple roast chicken with lemon, garlic, butter, thyme, and crisp golden skin.

1 hour 30 minutesMedium6
Seafood Paella

Seafood Paella

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

1 hourHard6
Moussaka

Moussaka

A layered eggplant bake with cinnamon-spiced beef, tomato sauce, and creamy bechamel.

1 hour 30 minutesHard6
Beef Pho

Beef Pho

A fragrant noodle soup with spiced beef broth, rice noodles, herbs, lime, and thin beef.

1 hour 45 minutesHard4
Feijoada

Feijoada

A comforting black bean stew with smoked sausage, pork, garlic, onion, and orange.

2 hours 10 minutesHard6
Beef Rendang

Beef Rendang

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

2 hours 25 minutesHard6

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