Featuring high-protein foods such as chicken, salmon, prawns, pork and turkey, these high-protein meals are inspired by cuisines from all over the world.Â
Looking for high-protein breakfast ideas? Try our smoked haddock and spinach rye toasts. After high-protein snacks? A wedge of chorizo, red pepper and pea frittata will fill a hole, or how about a couple of Vietnamese-style chicken summer rolls?
These dishes feature high-protein vegetables as well as meat and seafood, but if you’re after high protein vegetarian meals, we’ve got plenty right here.
Ingredients
- We use chicken, turkey, prawns and more
Asparagus and salmon parcels
Perhaps one of our most impressive high-protein meals, this recipe sees salmon cooked in parcels with butter, asparagus, dill and capers to create plenty of delicious juices. Click here for more easy salmon recipes.
Smoked haddock and spinach rye toasts
One for those early risers with a savoury tooth, this quick and easy high-protein breakfast is full of flavour.
Honey sesame chicken with long-stemmed broccoli
Slather hunks of tender chicken breast in a sweet, sharp sauce and pair with leafy greens for a high-protein meal.
Balsamic offers a tartness to our vibrant pork dish. This well-balanced meal is high in protein but low in calories and salt.
Chipotle Chicken lunch wrap
Chicken breasts provide a source of protein in these spicy wraps. Low in calories and fat, these tasty tortillas make a healthy workday lunch.
Chorizo, roasted red pepper and pea frittata
Can dinner get any more colourful than this? Match salmon, red pepper and sushi rice with a dressing made from soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha and lime juice for a meal that packs a protein-rich punch.
Coat tuna steaks in sesame seeds and serve on a crunchy sugar snap pea and edamame salad for a quick, protein-packed meal. Check out more of our favourite tuna recipes here.Â
Turkey curry with tomato salad
Packed with fresh and zingy flavours and plenty of punchy spices, this easy Indian curry is low in calories and high in protein.
Coat protein-rich chicken pieces with jerk seasoning and cook over a hot griddle pan for some midweek heat, ready in 20 minutes.
Fill your tortillas with our high-protein mix of sirloin steak, long-stemmed broccoli and roasted red peppers for a great post-workout meal. If you like fajitas, you'll love this recipe collection of our favourites.Â
Turn this family favourite into a traybake with a garlicky, herby dressing. An all-in-one midweek meal that really pulls its weight when it comes to protein. More easy traybake recipes right here.Â
Stir fragrant spices with juicy king prawns and sweet peppers for a protein-packed midweek meal that's ready in less than half an hour.
Giant couscous adds a springy texture to this wholesome broth, packed with plenty of protein from the chicken, plus spring greens and a kick of harissa.
Thai green salmon burgers with spicy sweet potato wedges
Pack in plenty of protein with our moreish salmon fishcakes. Served in soft ciabatta buns with a zingy carrot and cucumber slaw, they may just be your new favourite dinner.
Throw together this quick and easy pasta salad using leftover chicken, tomatoes and greens for a protein-heavy lunch or midweek dinner.
Sesame-crusted salmon with sriracha-glazed veg
Cook this salmon recipe for a simple midweek meal with plenty of protein. This easy-to-make dish is packed with zesty vegetables and ready in 30 minutes.
Fry shredded chicken in miso and gochujang and add to this nutritious broth for a healthy, gut-friendly meal.
Pack plenty of protein into your midweek family meal with smoky chipotle chicken, crunchy peppers and black beans. We have plenty more easy Mexican recipes right here.Â
Check out this easy protein-rich chicken recipe with creamy mozzarella, roasted red peppers and punchy 'macho' peas. Nando’s fans will love this lighter version of the restaurant classic.
