In the event you’re making an attempt so as to add extra protein to your plate, these dinner recipes deserve a spot in your menu! Every tasty dinner recipe incorporates at the least 15 grams of protein per serving, which might help with muscle restore, regulating digestion and a lot extra. Attempt choices like our Marry Me Lentils or our Loaded Candy Potatoes with Chickpeas for a nourishing, protein-packed meal that everybody will love.
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Roasted Veggies with Halloumi & Chickpeas
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Meals Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Chickpeas and halloumi present protein to make this dish filling and satisfying. Roasting every thing on the identical sheet pan creates crispy, caramelized bites that meld fantastically with the creamy yogurt unfold beneath.
Marry Me Lentils
Photographer: Jen Causey, Meals Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Full of protein and fiber, this dish delivers a wealthy, comforting texture that includes tender lentils simmered in a creamy, sun-dried tomato and garlic-infused sauce. We love sopping up the sauce with toasted whole-grain bread, however be happy to pair it with brown rice, quinoa or whole-wheat pasta as an alternative.
Loaded Candy Potatoes with Chickpeas
Photographer: Jen Causey, Meals Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
These loaded chickpea-stuffed candy potatoes are a hearty and nutritious dinner that mixes the pure sweetness of roasted candy potatoes with the satisfying crunch of crispy chickpeas. The chickpeas, cooked on the stovetop and seasoned to perfection, add a lift of fiber and plant-based protein, making this dish each filling and flavorful.
Sticky Orange Tofu Bites
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Meals Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
These sticky orange tofu bites are the right stability between candy and savory, because of the flavorful orange glaze produced from contemporary orange juice and zest. Cooking the tofu with a little bit of cornstarch on the skin helps the glaze cling to the items.
Bang Bang Rooster Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Meals Stylist: Renu Dhar, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This casserole combines tender, juicy rooster with crisp broccoli and nutty brown rice for a filling meal. The creamy casserole has the right stability of warmth and sweetness, because of the sauce.
Excessive-Protein Lemon Rooster Orzo
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Meals Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
This lemon rooster orzo is a real weeknight basic—comforting and bursting with contemporary taste. Tender bites of rooster, orzo pasta and a brilliant, creamy broth come collectively in a one-pot meal.
Creamy Pesto Beans
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Meals Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
These creamy pesto beans are pulled collectively in simply half-hour. The sauce clings to tender white beans, and no matter is left is ideal for sopping up with a heat, crusty baguette. For a heartier meal, serve the beans over whole-grain pasta, letting the sauce coat each chew.
Creamy Lemon-Dill Rooster & Rice Casserole
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Meals Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
This creamy lemon-dill rooster and rice casserole is pure consolation in a bowl, bursting with the intense, contemporary flavors of lemon and dill. Tender rooster and brown rice make it a satisfying, cozy dish everybody will love.
Creamy Salmon & Asparagus Pasta
Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Meals Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
This creamy salmon-and-asparagus pasta tastes like spring in a bowl—mild, brilliant and full of contemporary asparagus and tender salmon in a silky, lemon-kissed cream sauce. It’s the right weeknight dinner for once you need one thing comforting and fast to tug collectively after a protracted day.
Crispy Sheet-Pan Black Bean Tacos
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Meals Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
Baked to crispy perfection in your trusty sheet pan, these tacos are full of seasoned black beans and melty cheese and served with a creamy chipotle crema, making them a fuss-free meal the entire household will love!
Weight-Loss Sheet-Pan Rooster & Broccoli
Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Meals Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist; Joshua Hoggle
This sheet-pan miso-garlic rooster and broccoli dinner is low in energy, however excessive in protein to maintain you glad. Plus, it makes use of just one baking sheet to make an entire meal, with a full serving of protein and loads of roasted veggies.
Loaded Rooster & Broccoli Salad
Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Meals Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
With tender, juicy rooster and crisp, contemporary broccoli as the bottom, this salad delivers a satisfying chew in each forkful. A creamy dressing ties every thing collectively, whereas mix-ins like crispy bacon, shredded cheese and scallions add layers of taste.
Marry Me Rooster Salad Sandwich
Photographer: Stacy Allen, Meals Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
This sandwich takes the satisfying mixture of creamy, savory and tangy flavors from the unique dish and offers it the sandwich remedy. We add a handful of peppery arugula to provide a vibrant chew to each mouthful, however you should use child spinach as an alternative if you happen to choose.
Roasted Potato Tzatziki Bowls
Photographer Victor Protasio, Meals Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Christina Daley
Crispy, golden roasted potatoes are the centerpiece of those tasty bowls, accompanied by a tangy, herb-packed tzatziki sauce on the base. Loaded with contemporary veggies like cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and crimson onion with a aspect of chickpeas, these bowls ship huge on taste and vitamin.
Sheet-Pan Lemon-Garlic Rooster with Greens
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Meals Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Utilizing only one sheet pan, this dish combines tender, juicy rooster thighs with a medley of greens for a simple, full dinner with minimal cleanup. The magic lies within the fast marinade—a zesty mix of buttermilk, honey and Dijon mustard—that infuses the rooster with taste and helps it keep further juicy throughout roasting.
Ginger-Dill Salmon with Cucumber & Avocado Salad
Photographer Victor Protasio, Meals Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Christina Daley
This ginger-dill salmon with cucumber and avocado salad is a lightweight, refreshing meal that doesn’t skimp on taste. Tender, flaky salmon is infused with the distinctive mixture of heat ginger and contemporary dill, making it the right complement to the cool, creamy salad.
Cacio e Pepe Quiche
Photographer: Stacy Allen, Meals Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
This tacky quiche is a protein-packed twist on the basic Italian pasta dish. Tender cauliflower, mixed with a creamy custard and nutty cheese, has the identical daring black pepper and salty Pecorino taste as the unique dish.
Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli & White Beans
photographer: Jen Causey, meals stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
This hearty dish combines tender broccoli and creamy white beans in a velvety lemon-Parmesan sauce with a bubbly, tacky prime. Serve it alongside a crisp inexperienced salad for a meal that seems like a heat hug in your plate.
Tacky White Bean & Rice Skillet
Photographer: Jen Causey, Meals Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This tacky skillet is the last word one-pan marvel. The rice types a crispy golden layer on the backside, including a satisfying crunch to each chew. Fragrant seasonings mix with tender white beans, whereas a blanket of melted provolone on prime brings on ooey-gooey perfection.
Cider-Glazed Salmon
Abbey Littlejohn
This easy salmon recipe is ideal for St. Patrick’s Day, as Eire is residence to phenomenal salmon and apple cider, nevertheless it additionally makes for a simple on a regular basis dish. Serve the salmon over mashed potatoes, candy potatoes or rice for a flavorful dinner.
Get Your Greens Quiche
photographer: Jen Causey, meals stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
This crustless quiche is full of nutrient-rich collard greens and broccoli, making it a scrumptious option to get pleasure from extra veggies. Paired with nutty Gruyère cheese, the result’s a quiche that comes collectively effortlessly.
