HIgh Protein Recipes — High Protein Recipe

CAULIFLOWER & KALE FRITTATA

Inspired by traditional Spanish tortillas made with potatoes, this healthy frittata recipe swaps potatoes for low-carb cauliflower.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 small onion, sliced 2 cups small cauliflower florets ¼ cup water 5 cups chopped kale 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 8 large eggs ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ cup crumbled goat cheese METHODSTEP 1 Position a rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron...

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CHICKEN SALAD-STUFFED AVOCADOS

This healthy homemade chicken salad served inside an avocado instead of with bread is just the ticket   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast ⅓ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 cup diced celery 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved (Optional) ¼ cup toasted chopped pecans 2 firm ripe avocados, halved and pitted METHODSTEP 1 Place chicken in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a simmer over medium...

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MANGO-ALMOND SMOOTHIE BOWL

For this healthy smoothie bowl recipe, be sure to use frozen fruit (not fresh) to keep the texture thick, creamy and frosty.   MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 10 MINUTES INGREDIENTS ½ cup frozen chopped mango ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup frozen sliced banana ¼ cup plain unsweetened almond milk 5 tablespoons unsalted almonds, divided ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice ¼ cup raspberries ½ teaspoon honey METHODSTEP 1 Blend mango, yogurt, banana, almond milk, 3 tablespoons almonds and allspice in a blender until very smooth. STEP 2 Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with raspberries, the...

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CHICKEN & QUINOA BUDDHA BOWLS

Arrange the toppings individually on these protein-packed Buddha bowls so each bite has a contrasting taste and texture.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS Roasted Chicken Thighs 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt Quinoa 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups quinoa Italian Dressing ¾ cup red-wine vinegar 5 tablespoons water 1 ½ tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 large clove garlic 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons dried oregano ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 ¾...

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