High-protein recipes

300 simple high-protein dinners with the full method for each.

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Portuguese

Açorda de Marisco

A unique, porridge-like bread stew flavored with cilantro, garlic, olive oil, and sweet mixed seafood, bound with egg.

25 min 780 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Turkish

Adana Kebab with Bulgur Pilaf and Yogurt

A spicy, hand-minced meat skewer grilled over charcoal, balanced by coarse, tomato-stained bulgur wheat and cool plain yogurt side.

45 min 870 kcal
High-protein
Peruvian

Adobo Arequipeño with Bread and Sweet Potato

A robust, tangy pork stew from southern Peru, braised in fermented corn beer and intense red chilies, served with sweet potato and bread.

90 min 840 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Peruvian

Aji de Gallina with Rice

A creamy, slightly spicy Peruvian stew featuring shredded chicken in an intense sauce thickened with walnuts, cheese, and aji amarillo chili.

45 min 820 kcal
High-protein
Mexican

Albondigas en Chipotle with Rice (Mexican)

Tender pork and beef meatballs simmered in a smoky, spicy chipotle and tomato sauce, served over white rice.

45 min 840 kcal
High-protein
Spanish

Albondigas in Tomato Sauce with rice

Small, tender Spanish meatballs simmered in a rich, rustic tomato and garlic sauce, served over a bed of white rice.

45 min 830 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Turkish

Ali Nazik Kebab

A smoky, elegant dish from Gaziantep pairing spiced, seared minced meat with a creamy, garlic-infused base of roasted eggplant and thick yogurt.

45 min 820 kcal
Low-carbGluten-free+1
Indian

Andhra Chicken Curry with Rice

A notoriously fiery and strongly spiced regional Indian chicken curry carrying deep savory heat, balanced by neutral rice.

50 min 810 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Argentinian

Argentine Beef Stew with Pumpkin

A warming, brothy beef stew showcasing hearty cuts of meat and sweet, meltingly tender chunks of autumnal pumpkin.

60 min 720 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Brazilian

Arroz Carreteiro

A historically rich cowboy dish where dry-cured beef and heavily spiced rice mingle together as a hearty centerpiece.

45 min 770 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Peruvian

Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos

Peruvian-Chinese fried rice packed with tender mixed seafood ranging from shrimp to squid, fragrant with ginger, soy, and sesame.

25 min 760 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Peruvian

Arroz con Pollo

A vibrant green rice dish where chicken is braised with intensely flavored cilantro, aji amarillo, peas, carrots, and dark beer.

45 min 820 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Argentinian

Arroz con Pollo a la Argentina

A fragrant, savory one-pot dish where yellow rice slowly absorbs the deeply roasted flavors of chicken and sweet bell peppers.

45 min 680 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Portuguese

Arroz de Marisco

A vibrant, brothy seafood rice stew brimming with prawns, mussels, and clams, enriched with white wine and fresh coriander.

40 min 790 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Portuguese

Arroz de Pato

A rustic baked duck and rice casserole rich with the flavors of savory cured chouriço sausage and deep red wine.

60 min 850 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Spanish

Arroz Negro with Aioli

An intense, dramatic black paella made with squid and colored by its ink, served with a sharp, creamy garlic mayonnaise.

45 min 820 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Argentinian

Asado Plate with Chorizo and Salad

A rustic barbecue platter featuring grilled steak and fresh chorizo, balanced with a simple, sharply dressed mixed salad.

25 min 710 kcal
Low-carbLactose-free+1
Indonesian

Ayam Bakar with Rice and Lalapan

charred, sticky grilled chicken extensively marinated in sweet soy sauce, served with a raw vegetable side salad and sambal.

45 min 820 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Indonesian

Ayam Goreng with Rice and Sambal

A traditional Indonesian fried chicken dish boasting a vibrant yellow spice crust, served over plain white rice with a side of fiery chili paste.

45 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Indonesian

Ayam Kecap with Rice

Tender chicken braised gently in an irresistibly sticky, savory-sweet sauce starring thick Indonesian sweet soy sauce, garlic, and tomato.

40 min 820 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Spanish

Bacalao a la Vizcaína with Potatoes

Slow-braised salted cod covered in an intense, earthy red pepper and tomato sauce, served alongside boiled potatoes to soak up the juices.

50 min 790 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Portuguese

Bacalhau à Brás

A beloved classic consisting of shredded salted cod tossed with crispy matchstick potatoes, onions, and wrapped in soft, scrambled eggs.

35 min 790 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Portuguese

Bacalhau com Natas

A rich, comforting casserole of shredded salted cod folded through cubed potatoes and a velvety, creamy cheese sauce, baked until bubbling.

50 min 850 kcal
High-protein
Brazilian

Baião de Dois

A heavily fragrant mixed rice dish generously stacked with seared sausage, bacon, tender black-eyed peas, and golden cheese.

45 min 740 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Greek

Baked Chicken with Lemon Potatoes

A comforting traybake where juicy chicken and potato wedges absorb a flavorful, zesty marinade of fresh lemon, garlic, and oregano.

70 min 780 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Lebanese

Baked Fish with Tahini and Rice

A coastal specialty of tender white fish baked in a luxurious, creamy, and tangy tahini sauce, served next to classic white rice.

40 min 770 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Baked Sardines with Chermoula and Potatoes

Whole sardines stuffed and coated with a zesty, herbaceous chermoula paste, baked over sliced potatoes until the fish is charred and flavors mingle.

45 min 780 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Turkish

Baked Sea Bass with Rice Pilaf

A light, coastal dish featuring a whole lemon-stuffed sea bass baked alongside mild aromatics, served with delicate dill rice.

45 min 750 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Greek

Baked Sea Bream with Horta and Potatoes

A light, clean Hellenic presentation of whole baked fish, accented simply with lemon, olive oil, and earthy boiled greens.

45 min 760 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Spanish

Baked Stuffed Peppers with Beef and Rice

Sweet roasted bell peppers acting as edible bowls, filled to the brim with a savory mixture of spiced minced beef and white rice.

55 min 800 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Italian

Baked Ziti with Mozzarella

A hearty vegetarian oven-bake of tubular pasta bound together by an intensely savory tomato sauce and a thick layer of melted mozzarella.

55 min 850 kcal
VegetarianHigh-protein
Indonesian

Bakmi Goreng Jawa

Javanese-style fried egg noodles wok-tossed with sweet soy, cabbage, and chicken, carrying a smoky char.

30 min 790 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Lebanese

Batata Harra with Grilled Chicken

Spicy, crispy potato cubes tossed in garlic, coriander, and chili, served as a punchy side to simple grilled chicken breast.

35 min 780 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
American

BBQ Brisket with Baked Beans and Cornbread

Slow-cooked, tender beef brisket glazed in sweet barbecue sauce, accompanied by savory baked beans and golden cornbread.

180 min 840 kcal
High-protein
American

BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

A smoky American classic featuring creamy macaroni pasta topped with tender shredded chicken covered in a sticky barbecue sauce.

30 min 800 kcal
High-protein
Moroccan

Beef and Apricot Stew with Couscous

A sweet and savory Moroccan stew where tender braised beef contrasts with plump dried apricots and aromatic cinnamon.

120 min 830 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Chinese

Beef and Broccoli with Egg Fried Rice

Tender sliced beef wok-tossed with vibrant green broccoli florets in a rich savory sauce, served over classic egg fried rice.

35 min 820 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Italian

Beef Braciole with Tomato Sauce and Pasta

Thin beef flank pounded flat, stuffed with breadcrumbs and parmesan, rolled tight, and slowly braised in a robust tomato sauce over pasta.

120 min 850 kcal
High-protein
Mexican

Beef Burrito Bowl with Rice and Guacamole

A deconstructed burrito featuring spiced minced beef, white rice, black beans, sweetcorn, cheese, and a scoop of creamy guacamole.

25 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
American

Beef Chili with Rice and Cheddar

A hearty, mildly spiced stew of minced beef and kidney beans, served over white rice and topped with cheese.

35 min 720 kcal
High-protein
Mexican

Beef Picadillo with Rice

A savory and slightly sweet minced beef stew populated with potatoes, carrots, raisins, and green olives, served with rice.

45 min 810 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Indonesian

Beef Rendang with Rice

A phenomenally rich and complex dry curry where tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked in aromatic coconut milk until caramelized.

180 min 840 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Greek

Beef Stifado with Orzo

A rich beef and pearl onion stew, slowly braised with red wine, cinnamon, and tomatoes, served traditionally with rice-shaped orzo.

150 min 820 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Beef Tagine with Potatoes and Peas

A savory, thick stew of slow-braised beef chunks, soft yellow potatoes, and sweet green peas, steeped in ginger and turmeric.

120 min 820 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Korean

Bibimbap with Beef and Fried Egg

A vibrant bowl of warm rice arranged with sautéed vegetables, seasoned minced beef, gochujang, and a crispy fried egg.

35 min 760 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Argentinian

Bife a Caballo with Fries

A rich and hearty meal of seared sirloin steak crowned with beautiful fried eggs, served with crisp oven fries.

35 min 830 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Brazilian

Bife Acebolado with Rice and Beans

A quintessential homestyle platter showcasing heavily roasted steak smothered in sweet caramelized onions, served with savory black beans.

45 min 820 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Peruvian

Bistec a lo Pobre

A hearty, unpretentious feast of seared steak surrounded by an abundance of sides: fried plantain, fries, a fried egg, and rice.

35 min 850 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Indonesian

Bistik Jawa with Rice

A comforting Javanese steak dish featuring sweet soy sauce and simple boiled potatoes.

45 min 820 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Portuguese

Bitoque with Fries and Egg

The ultimate Portuguese tavern meal—a pan-fried steak bathed in a garlic wine sauce, topped with an egg and served with fries.

30 min 850 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Chinese

Black Pepper Beef with Rice

Thinly sliced steak quickly seared alongside peppers and onions, generously coated in a punchy, highly aromatic black pepper sauce.

30 min 780 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
French

Blanquette de Veau with Rice

An elegant, delicate French stew of veal cooked gently without browning, enveloped in a rich white sauce finished with egg yolk.

90 min 780 kcal
High-protein
Vietnamese

Bò Lúc Lắc with Rice

Also known as 'Shaking Beef', this dish involves searing marinated beef cubes rapidly in a smoking hot wok, served with a sharp watercress salad.

25 min 840 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Brazilian

Bobó de Camarão with Rice

A creamy, immensely comforting seafood stew built upon a luxurious purée of soft cassava and vibrant coconut milk.

55 min 780 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
French

Boeuf Bourguignon with Potatoes

A legendary French beef stew simmered in red wine alongside bacon, onions, and mushrooms, served with simple boiled potatoes.

150 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Brazilian

Brazilian Chicken Parmigiana with Rice

An outrageously generous fried chicken breast draped in smooth sauce and utterly melted cheese, plated alongside simple rice.

45 min 850 kcal
High-protein
Greek

Briam with Grilled Chicken

A colorful, healthy tray of roasted Mediterranean vegetables slick with olive oil, served alongside a simple grilled chicken breast.

60 min 780 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
American

Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl

Spicy, tangy Buffalo glazed chicken chunks piled over fluffy white rice with fresh vegetable accents and a cooling drizzle.

25 min 720 kcal
High-protein
Korean

Bulgogi with Rice and Lettuce

Thin ribbons of beef marinated in a sweet soy and pear sauce, grilled quickly and served with rice and fresh lettuce wraps.

30 min 780 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Vietnamese

Bún Bò Huế

A complex, fiery noodle soup originating from central Vietnam, flavored with lemongrass and fermented shrimp paste, paired with thick round noodles.

65 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1