High-protein recipes — page 3
300 simple high-protein dinners with the full method for each.
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Turkish
Etli Nohut with Rice
A fundamental Turkish home-cooked meal of plump chickpeas and beef pieces simmered in a heavy, spicy red pepper and tomato broth.
Spanish
Fabada Asturiana
A rich, heavy stew from the mountains of northern Spain, featuring massive white beans slow-cooked with pork belly, chorizo, and blood sausage.
Lebanese
Fasolia with Rice
A comforting, hearty white bean and beef stew simmered in a rich tomato base, scented with fresh cilantro and garlic.
Lebanese
Fatteh with Chickpeas and Chicken
A warm, layered dish of toasted pita bread, spiced chickpeas, and pulled chicken bathed in a garlicky tahini-yogurt sauce.
Brazilian
Feijão Tropeiro with Pork
A dry rustic tumble of heavily toasted cassava flour, crushed beans, seared sausage, and impossibly golden pork belly.
Portuguese
Feijoada à Transmontana
A dense, hearty stew from the rugged north, combining red kidney beans, cabbage, and chunks of fatty pork and sausage.
Brazilian
Feijoada with Rice and Orange
A deeply rich, slow-simmered black bean and mixed pork stew, powerfully contrasted by fresh orange slices and steamed rice.
Indian
Fish Curry with Coconut Rice
Delicate, flaky white fish simmered gently in a vibrant curry sauce, served warmly over rich, fragrant coconut-infused rice.
Brazilian
Frango com Quiabo and Rice
A classic rustic stew heavily featuring deeply seared chicken and perfectly charred segments of tender okra.
Portuguese
Frango Piri-Piri with Roasted Potatoes and Salad
Fiery, smoky charcoal-grilled chicken bathed in a potent chili and garlic oil, served with roasted potatoes and a crisp salad.
Lebanese
Freekeh with Chicken
Smoky, nutty cracked green wheat cooked in a spiced broth, topped with tender braised chicken and toasted almonds.
Vietnamese
Gà Kho Gừng with Rice
A dry, intense braise of bone-in chicken pieces coated in a sticky, sweet-and-salty ginger glaze, designed to be eaten with plain rice.
Korean
Galbi with Rice
Tender cuts of flanken-style beef short ribs, marinated in sweet soy and roasted to perfection, served with warm rice.
Brazilian
Galinhada
A beautiful sprawling one-pot dish where yellowed rice slowly drinks up completely savory chicken juices and roasted spices.
Greek
Giouvetsi with Beef
A classic Sunday Greek comfort dish of beef stew baked with orzo pasta in a fragrant tomato sauce.
Italian
Gnocchi al Pesto with Chicken
Soft, pillowy potato dumplings and seared chicken tossed in a vibrant, fragrant basil pesto and topped with pine nuts.
French
Gratin Dauphinois with Roast Chicken
Richly luxurious thinly sliced potatoes baked tender in garlic-infused cream, served smoothly next to a succulent, seasoned roasted chicken breast.
Greek
Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Orzo
Juicy, herb-inflected beef meatballs poached slowly in a rustic, sweet tomato sauce, served over slippery, spoonable orzo pasta.
Thai
Green Curry Chicken with Rice
A sharp, bright, and spicy Thai curry balancing rich coconut milk with fiery green chilies and earthy bamboo shoots.
Portuguese
Grilled Sardines with Potatoes and Salad
The quintessential Portuguese summer meal featuring smoky, charred whole sardines served simply with boiled potatoes and a crisp salad.
Portuguese
Grilled Sea Bass with Potatoes
A delicate, flaky whole sea bass grilled over charcoal with simple seasoning, served with soft boiled potatoes and broccoli.
Argentinian
Guiso de Lentejas
A thick, rustic stew of deeply savory lentils, spiced chorizo, and tender beef, designed to warm the soul.
Japanese
Gyudon
Quickly simmered thin slices of beef and sweet onions in a savory dashi and soy broth, served over rice and topped with a soft egg.
French
Hachis Parmentier
The ultimate French comfort food featuring a rich minced beef base baked under a thick, fluffy cap of fresh mashed potatoes.
Chinese
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Silky poached chicken presented beside uniquely fragrant rice cooked directly in the savory chicken poaching broth, accompanied by a savory dressing.
Japanese
Hamburg Steak with Rice (Hambagu)
A very tender Japanese-style meat patty made with a blend of beef and pork, glazed in a sweet tonkatsu and ketchup sauce.
Turkish
Hünkar Beğendi
An opulent Ottoman palace dish translating roughly to 'The Sultan Liked It', featuring tender lamb stew served over a smoky, creamy eggplant and cheese puree.
Indonesian
Ikan Bakar with Rice and Sambal
A grilled fish presentation basted with sweet soy sauce and citrus, served alongside plain rice and spicy sambal.
Turkish
Iskender Kebab
A decadent northwestern Turkish specialty stacking thin slices of grilled meat over diced pita bread, drenched in hot tomato sauce and browned butter.
Turkish
İzmir Köfte with Potatoes
Oblong, spiced beef meatballs baked in a shallow pan alongside thick potato wedges in a rich, savory tomato sauce.
American
Jambalaya
A zesty and fully loaded one-pot rice dish packed with spiced chicken, savory sausage, and plump shrimp.
Japanese
Japanese Beef Curry
A comforting stew of tender beef chunks, potatoes, and carrots in a rich, mild, slightly sweet curry sauce over steamed rice.
Korean
Japchae with Beef
A colorful mix of slippery sweet potato glass noodles, seared beef, and tender julienned vegetables tossed in sweet sesame soy.
Lebanese
Kafta with Vermicelli Rice and Garlic Sauce
Spiced ground meat skewers grilled until charred, paired with buttery vermicelli rice and a pungent, thick garlic toum sauce.
Japanese
Karaage with Rice and Cucumber Salad
Crisp, juicy Japanese fried chicken bites marinated in soy, ginger, and garlic, served with a light cucumber salad and warm rice.
Turkish
Karnıyarık with Rice
A classic Ottoman dish consisting of whole fried eggplants split down the middle and stuffed with a rich, garlicky minced beef and tomato stew.
Japanese
Katsudon
A satisfying bowl of crisp breaded pork cutlet, soft sweet onions, and a semi-set egg simmered in dashi over warm rice.
Moroccan
Kefta Tagine with Eggs
Spiced beef meatballs poached in a rich, cumin-scented tomato sauce, finished with eggs cracked directly into the simmering stew.
Greek
Keftedes with Rice Pilaf
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside fried Greek meatballs flavored with fresh mint, served beside buttery rice pilaf.
Thai
Khao Man Gai
A precise Thai adaptation of Hainanese chicken rice, featuring gentle poached chicken served with fatty ginger rice and an intense, sharp sauce.
Thai
Khao Pad Sapparot
A visually stunning, sweet and savory fried rice dish combining chunks of fresh pineapple with chicken, toasted cashews, and a hint of yellow curry.
Lebanese
Kibbeh with Tabbouleh and Yogurt
Crispy, spiced bulgur meat shells stuffed with pine nuts and ground beef, served with vibrant parsley salad and cooling yogurt.
Korean
Kimchi Jjigae with Rice
A hot, savory, and sour stew of fermented kimchi and rich pork belly, served bubbling with tofu and rice.
Greek
Kotopoulo Kokkinisto with Pasta
A savory, cinnamon-kissed chicken and tomato stew, served generously over a bed of warm pasta.
Chinese
Kung Pao Chicken with Rice
A bright, potent stir-fry bringing searingly warm chili, acidic vinegar, and immensely crunchy peanuts alongside tender chicken.
Turkish
Kuru Fasulye with Rice
The ultimate Turkish comfort food: tender white beans and cubes of beef slow-cooked in a rich red tomato and pepper paste broth.
Lebanese
Lahm Bi Ajeen with Yogurt Salad
Crispy Lebanese meat flatbreads topped with spiced beef, tomatoes, and pomegranate molasses, served with a cooling cucumber and yogurt side.
Turkish
Lahmacun with Salad and Ayran
Extremely thin, crispy flatbreads smeared with a spicy paste of lamb mince and vegetables, served tightly rolled with fresh salad and a yogurt drink.
Indian
Lamb Keema with Peas and Rice
A robust, highly spiced dry curry of browned minced lamb studded with sweet green peas, served over fluffy white rice.
Greek
Lamb Kleftiko with Potatoes
Tender, slow-wrapped lamb shoulder and potatoes baked together in a sealed parchment parcel, intensely flavored with lemon, garlic, and oregano.
Lebanese
Lamb Kofta in Tahini with Rice
Spiced lamb and onion patties baked in a luxurious, creamy, and tangy sesame tahini sauce, served next to steamed white rice.
Moroccan
Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds
A classic, luxurious North African celebratory dish balancing savory slow-cooked lamb with sweet sticky prunes and toasted nuts.
Thai
Larb Gai with Sticky Rice
A sharp, herbaceous northeastern Thai chicken salad dressed with lime, fish sauce, mint, and crunchy toasted rice powder.
Italian
Lasagna al Forno
Layers of sheets of pasta, rich minced beef ragù, and creamy béchamel sauce, baked until the cheese topping bubbles.
Vietnamese
Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl
A bright, aromatic Vietnamese staple featuring dark, sticky chicken perfumed with lemongrass and garlic, laid over steamed rice.
Italian
Linguine alle Vongole
A light but savory pasta dish featuring fresh clams steamed open in a broth of white wine, garlic, and flat-leaf parsley.
Argentinian
Locro
A culturally iconic thick winter stew built slowly with hominy, beans, squash, and an assortment of rich meats.
Peruvian
Lomo Saltado with Rice and Fries
A classic Peruvian-Chinese chifa stir-fry tossing tender beef, red onions, and tomatoes in a savory soy-vinegar sauce over fries and rice.
Italian
Malfatti (Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings) in Tomato Sauce
Soft, pillowy rustic dumplings made from ricotta and spinach, served swimming in a simple, fragrant garlic and basil tomato sauce.
Chinese
Mapo Tofu with Steamed Rice
A incendiary, fabulously pungent tofu plate completely loaded confidently with fermented flavored bean paste blanketing minced pork.