HIgh Protein Recipes

This penne pasta dinner-for-two combines leeks, baby spinach, tuna and sun-dried tomatoes--and it's ready in just 20 minutes!   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 3 ounces dried multi-grain high-protein penne pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ cup thinly sliced leeks (white parts only...

Regular fried rice gets a protein boost when rice is swapped for quinoa in this healthy dinner recipe.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 35 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon peanut oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided 2 large eggs, beaten 3 scallions, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoon...

This easy baked shrimp dish is crispy, lemony, garlicky, buttery and simply delicious!    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 ½ pounds jumbo peeled, deveined raw shrimp (8-12 count), tail-on ¼ teaspoon ground pe...

In this healthy sheet-pan chicken recipe, meaty bone-in chicken thighs and broccoli florets are tossed with sesame oil and roasted on the same pan for a delicious and easy dinner with minimal cleanup.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 8 cups broccoli florets with 2-inch stalks ...

These healthy grilled shrimp and mini bell pepper kebabs come together in just 30 minutes, so they're great for weeknight dinners.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS ½ cup chopped fresh parsley ⅓ cup chopped scallions ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar ⅓ c...

This baked catfish has a crispy cornmeal coating with a hint of spice from the Cajun seasoning, while the interior stays flaky and moist.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS Cooking spray ½ cup fine plain yellow cornmeal ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoons salt-free Cajun-Creol...