HIgh Protein Recipes

Squash noodles elbow out some of the starchy ones to give this cool sesame noodle salad a veggie boost.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 20 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 medium yellow squash 1 medium zucchini 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen 8 ounces soba noodles ¼ cup ponzu sauce (see Tip) 2 tablespoon...

With this spaghetti squash and meatballs recipe, you can reduce the carbohydrates and increase the vegetable servings by skipping pasta and serving the Italian-seasoned turkey meatballs and quick, homemade marinara sauce over thin strands of cooked spaghetti squash instead.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TO...

In this Tex-Mex casserole inspired by chicken tamales, a saucy chicken filling with a soft polenta or grits topping is baked in a casserole dish.   MAKES 6 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTS ¾ cup fire-roasted diced tomatoes 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided 2 tablespoons chili p...

This quick and easy recipe tops multigrain or whole-grain pasta with flavorful chicken, broccoli and diced vegetables.    MAKES 6 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 6 ounces dried multigrain or whole-grain penne pasta 1 tablespoon olive o...

Tired of cauliflower "rice" but looking for a low-carb swap for regular rice for your burrito bowl? Try sweet potato.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cum...

Yellow curry paste is generally spicier than green but not as spicy as red, making it just right for this easy stir-fried chicken thigh recipe.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice 2 tablespoons Thai yellow curry paste 2 tablespoons peanu...