HIgh Protein Recipes — High Protein Recipe

FIREHOUSE ENCHILADAS

Our take on this popular Mexican dish certainly does not disappoint.    MAKES 6 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt 2 (8 ounce) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce ¾ cup water 1 ½ pounds 95% lean ground beef 3 ounces reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (3/4 cup) 1 4-ounce can diced, green chile peppers, undrained 12 6-inch corn tortillas Bottled hot pepper sauce ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions (2) METHOD STEP 1 Preheat oven to 375...

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FILIPINO CHICKEN ADOBO

Perhaps the most famous dish in the Filipino repertoire, chicken adobo has as many versions as there are cooks in the Philippines.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 35 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons canola oil 5 chicken drumsticks (about 1 3/4 pounds) 5 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds) 1 large yellow onion, quartered and sliced 1/4 inch thick 8 cloves garlic, smashed 5 bay leaves ¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 cup cane vinegar  or unseasoned rice vinegar ⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce METHOD STEP 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until it starts...

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PROVENÇAL BAKED FISH WITH ROASTED POTATOES & MUSHROOMS

This easy healthy meal--which requires just 15 minutes of active time--is typical of southern France.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 pound Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cubed 1 pound mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, oyster or other fresh mushrooms), trimmed and sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 14 ounces halibut, grouper or cod fillet, cut into 4 portions 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence Fresh thyme for garnish METHOD STEP 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. STEP 2 Toss...

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ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS, POTATOES & SCALLIONS WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE

Roasting chicken thighs directly on top of the vegetables bastes the scallions and potatoes with delicious drippings in this healthy dinner recipe.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 12 ounces new potatoes, quartered 2 bunches scallions, trimmed 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided 4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1-1 1/4 pounds), trimmed 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, thyme and/or parsley 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot METHOD STEP 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. STEP 2...

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