High-protein recipes — page 4
300 simple high-protein dinners with the full method for each.
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Thai
Massaman Curry with Chicken and Potatoes
A rich, mild, and aromatic southern Thai curry that marries coconut milk with deep spices, roasted peanuts, and soft potatoes.
Argentinian
Matambre a la Pizza with Potatoes
A playful combination of grilled flank steak acting as a pizza crust, topped with tomato and melted cheese, served with potatoes.
Argentinian
Matambre Arrollado with Russian Salad
Flavor-packed beef flank steak rolled tight around vegetables and egg, served cold alongside a creamy potato and carrot salad.
Moroccan
Meatball Tomato Tagine with Rice
Spiced ground beef meatballs poached in a rich, thick, concentrated tomato and cumin sauce, served over white rice.
American
Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes
A comforting baked beef loaf glazed with sweet ketchup, served with a generous portion of creamy mashed potatoes.
Italian
Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan)
A rich, comforting Italian bake made with layered slices of tender eggplant, rich garlic tomato sauce, and bubbling mozzarella. Served with crusty bread.
Spanish
Merluza a la Gallega with Potatoes
A simple, striking dish from Galicia featuring delicate poached hake and thick potato rounds drenched in garlic-infused olive oil and paprika.
Argentinian
Merluza a la Romana with Potato Salad
Lightly battered, delicate fried hake fillets offering a crisp golden crust, balanced by a creamy and comforting potato salad.
Indonesian
Mie Goreng with Chicken
A massively popular Indonesian street food featuring chewy egg noodles wok-tossed with chicken, cabbage, and rich sweet soy sauce.
Portuguese
Migas with Pork
A rustic, intensely savory dish from the Alentejo region relying on torn bread fried in pork fat and garlic to accompany crispy meat.
Argentinian
Milanesa Napolitana with Mash
A crispy breaded beef cutlet smothered in rich tomato sauce, ham, and melted cheese, paired with creamy mashed potatoes.
Japanese
Miso Salmon with Rice
A flaky, tender salmon fillet marinated and broiled in a sweet and savory white miso glaze, served with steamed rice and spinach.
Mexican
Mole Chicken with Mexican Rice
Tender shredded chicken suspended in a complex, thick, dark sauce made from chilis and chocolate, served over savory tomato rice.
Chinese
Moo Shu Pork with Pancakes
A savory stir-fry of minced pork, shredded cabbage, and scrambled egg, wrapped heartily inside warm, delicate Chinese pancakes.
Brazilian
Moqueca de Camarão with Rice
A breathtaking brightly layered shrimp stew, singing beautifully with coconut milk, dende oil, and freshly squeezed sharp lime.
Brazilian
Moqueca de Peixe with Rice
A vibrant, deeply comforting fish stew simmered slowly in rich coconut milk and vibrant dende oil.
Moroccan
Moroccan Chicken Rice Bowl
A vibrant bowl mixing spiced white rice with shredded chicken breast, sweet dried fruit, and toasted almonds for a complex flavor profile.
Moroccan
Moroccan Roast Chicken with Spiced Rice
A juicy, golden chicken leg quarter roasted with deep, earthy spices, served over a bed of vibrant turmeric and herb rice.
French
Moules Marinières with Fries
Fresh steamed mussels swimming in a fragrant broth of white wine, butter, and parsley, partnered with crisp oven-baked fries.
Greek
Moussaka
A legendary Greek casserole featuring structured layers of roasted aubergine, sliced potatoes, and spiced minced beef, all baked under a thick béchamel crust.
Japanese
Nabeyaki Udon
A comforting hot noodle soup cooked and served in a clay pot, featuring thick udon noodles, tender chicken, spinach, and egg in dashi broth.
Indonesian
Nasi Goreng with Chicken and Fried Egg
A legendary Indonesian fried rice packed with umami-rich sweet soy sauce, tossed with chicken, and topped with an egg.
Indonesian
Nasi Uduk with Fried Chicken
A highly aromatic, comforting dish built around savory coconut rice scented with lemongrass, accompanied by crisp fried chicken and egg.
Japanese
Nikujaga
A simple, savory stew of tender beef and potatoes braised in sweetened soy sauce, epitomizing traditional home cooking.
Mexican
Nopal and Chicken Skillet with Rice
A traditional rustic stir-fry combining tender chicken strips and unique, slightly tart cactus paddles (nopales) in a savory tomato sauce.
Indonesian
Opor Ayam with Rice
A mild, comforting pale chicken curry simmered delicately in coconut milk, seasoned with coriander, cumin, and lemongrass.
Italian
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli
A rustic, hearty pasta dish from Puglia balancing slightly bitter broccoli florets with savory, spiced pork sausage and chili heat.
Italian
Osso Buco with Saffron Risotto
A luxurious meal featuring a slow-braised cross-cut veal shank served over a vibrant, creamy saffron-infused risotto.
Japanese
Oyakodon
A classic comforting bowl translating to 'parent and child', featuring chicken bites and soft-set egg simmered in dashi, served over rice.
Thai
Pad Ka Prao
A fiery, savory Thai stir-fry loaded with minced pork and fragrant fresh basil, topped traditionally with a crispy fried egg.
Thai
Pad Prik King with Pork and Rice
A dry, intense red curry stir-fry featuring sliced pork and crisp green beans, characterized by the omission of coconut milk for a sharper flavor.
Thai
Pad Thai with Shrimp
Thailand's iconic street food: chewy rice noodles wok-fried rapidly with prawns, egg, and crunchy bean sprouts in a sweet tamarind sauce.
Thai
Panang Curry with Rice
A thick, relatively dry, and nutty red curry variant flavored profoundly with kaffir lime leaves and served with plain jasmine rice.
Peruvian
Papa a la Huancaína with Roast Chicken
Tender yellow potatoes drenched in a bright, spicy, creamy cheese sauce, served cold as a side alongside succulent roast chicken.
Italian
Pappardelle al Ragù
Wide, flat ribbons of pasta tossed in an rich, slow-simmered, traditional beef and red wine ragù.
Argentinian
Pastel de Papa
A deeply comforting oven-baked casserole featuring layers of spiced minced beef concealed beneath an incredibly fluffy, golden potato mash.
Greek
Pastitsio
A baked Greek pasta dish built with thick tubular pasta, an aromatic meat sauce seasoned with warm spices, and a creamy cheese topping.
Indonesian
Perkedel and Beef Stew with Rice
Savory potato fritters and braised beef chunks steeped in a sweet soy broth, creating a hearty Indonesian meal.
Peruvian
Pescado a lo Macho with Rice
A spicy, creamy Peruvian seafood stew coating a tender white fish fillet, featuring squid and mussels in an aji-based sauce.
American
Philly Cheesesteak with Fries
Thinly sliced steak and seared vegetables loaded into a soft roll with melted cheese, served with oven fries.
Vietnamese
Phở Bò
Vietnam's famous noodle soup, demanding an intense, clear bone broth spiced with charred ginger and cinnamon, poured boiling hot over raw beef.
Vietnamese
Phở Gà
A fragrant, lighter cousin to the beef version, utilizing a clear chicken bone broth infused with charred aromatics and served over flat rice noodles.
Brazilian
Picadinho with Rice and Farofa
A deeply reduced saucy beef stew served authentically beside soft white rice and wonderfully toasted golden cassava flour crumbles.
Brazilian
Picanha with Rice, Beans and Vinaigrette
A quintessential Brazilian barbecue meal offering distinct cuts of tender grilled beef alongside comforting black beans and a sharp vinaigrette.
Turkish
Pide with Minced Meat and Cheese
A boat-shaped, crispy flatbread baked at high heat, carrying a heavy cargo of spiced minced meat and melting cheese.
Peruvian
Pollo a la Brasa with Fries and Salad
Iconic Peruvian roast chicken marinated in soy and aji spices, rotisserie-style, served alongside crispy fries and a fresh green salad.
Spanish
Pollo al Ajillo with Patatas Bravas
A rustic, garlicky chicken stew braised in white wine, served with crispy potato cubes draped in a smoky paprika sauce.
Argentinian
Pollo al Disco with Bread
Tender chicken and colorful bell peppers braised richly in white wine, capturing the essence of outdoor rusticity in Argentina.
Italian
Pollo al Limone with Roasted Potatoes
Tender chicken breast escalopes pan-fried in a bright, zesty lemon and caper sauce, served alongside crispy roasted potatoes.
Mexican
Pollo Asado with Elote and Rice
Citrus-marinated grilled chicken served with a classic Mexican street corn cob slathered in mayonnaise, chili, and cheese, alongside white rice.
Portuguese
Pork Alentejana
An unusual but traditional pairing of savory marinated pork cubes pan-fried and steamed open with fresh, briny clams.
Mexican
Pork Carnitas Rice Bowl
Slow-cooked, meltingly tender pork shoulder shredded and crisped in its own fat, served over rice with black beans and fresh salsa.
Greek
Pork Gyros Plate with Pita and Tzatziki
Thin, crispy slices of marinated pork shoulder served straight from the pan with warm pita, fresh salad, and cooling garlic yogurt.
Spanish
Pork Loin with Piquillo Peppers and Potatoes
Quick-seared sweet pork loin medallions served against the smoky, acidic bite of Spanish piquillo peppers and crispy fried potatoes.
Brazilian
Pork Ribs with Farofa and Rice
Succulent, slow-roasted pork ribs bursting with rustic charm, accompanied correctly by crisply toasted golden farofa and white rice.
Portuguese
Portuguese Bean Stew
A hearty, slow-cooked stew combining white beans and smoky chouriço sausage with tender pork and soft cabbage.
French
Poulet Basquaise with Rice
A vibrant, rustic dish from the Basque region featuring chicken braised in a bright, sweet sauce of tomatoes and peppers.
Mexican
Pozole Rojo
A rich, vibrant red soup featuring tender pork and plump hominy corn kernels, garnished with crisp radish and lime.
French
Provençal Beef Stew (French)
A sunny, fragrant stew containing diced beef, black olives, and tomatoes, infused confidently with unique dried Mediterranean herbs.
Argentinian
Provoleta with Grilled Chicken and Salad
A spectacular dish of fiercely scorched, fully melted provolone cheese paired with smoky grilled chicken and a light salad.