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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indian
Andhra Chicken Curry with Rice
A notoriously fiery and strongly spiced regional Indian chicken curry carrying deep savory heat, balanced by neutral rice.
Argentinian
Argentine Beef Stew with Pumpkin
A warming, brothy beef stew showcasing hearty cuts of meat and sweet, meltingly tender chunks of autumnal pumpkin.
Brazilian
Arroz Carreteiro
A historically rich cowboy dish where dry-cured beef and heavily spiced rice mingle together as a hearty centerpiece.
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.
Peruvian
Arroz con Pollo
A vibrant green rice dish where chicken is braised with intensely flavored cilantro, aji amarillo, peas, carrots, and dark beer.
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.
Portuguese
Arroz de Marisco
A vibrant, brothy seafood rice stew brimming with prawns, mussels, and clams, enriched with white wine and fresh coriander.
Portuguese
Arroz de Pato
A rustic baked duck and rice casserole rich with the flavors of savory cured chouriço sausage and deep red wine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Portuguese
Bacalhau à Brás
A beloved classic consisting of shredded salted cod tossed with crispy matchstick potatoes, onions, and wrapped in soft, scrambled eggs.
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.
Brazilian
Baião de Dois
A heavily fragrant mixed rice dish generously stacked with seared sausage, bacon, tender black-eyed peas, and golden cheese.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indonesian
Bakmi Goreng Jawa
Javanese-style fried egg noodles wok-tossed with sweet soy, cabbage, and chicken, carrying a smoky char.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mexican
Beef Picadillo with Rice
A savory and slightly sweet minced beef stew populated with potatoes, carrots, raisins, and green olives, served with rice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indonesian
Bistik Jawa with Rice
A comforting Javanese steak dish featuring sweet soy sauce and simple boiled potatoes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brazilian
Bobó de Camarão with Rice
A creamy, immensely comforting seafood stew built upon a luxurious purée of soft cassava and vibrant coconut milk.
French
Boeuf Bourguignon with Potatoes
A legendary French beef stew simmered in red wine alongside bacon, onions, and mushrooms, served with simple boiled potatoes.
Brazilian
Brazilian Chicken Parmigiana with Rice
An outrageously generous fried chicken breast draped in smooth sauce and utterly melted cheese, plated alongside simple rice.
Greek
Briam with Grilled Chicken
A colorful, healthy tray of roasted Mediterranean vegetables slick with olive oil, served alongside a simple grilled chicken breast.
American
Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl
Spicy, tangy Buffalo glazed chicken chunks piled over fluffy white rice with fresh vegetable accents and a cooling drizzle.
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.
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.