HIgh Protein Recipes

ROAST SALMON WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Chimichurri--a bright, herby sauce served across Argentina--is the perfect healthy sauce for an easy salmon dinner.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total), trimmed ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 small romaine hearts ⅓ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese 4 8- to 9-inch spinach wraps, warmed METHOD STEP 1 Preheat grill to medium-high. Combine lemon juice, oil, mayonnaise, garlic and pepper in a large bowl. Oil the grill rack ,Sprinkle chicken...

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GRILLED SALMON WITH CILANTRO-GINGER SAUCE

Ginger, fish sauce and honey combine to create a delicious basting sauce in this easy grilled salmon recipe.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS Cilantro-Ginger Sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon minced seeded Thai red chile (about 1 large) or jalapeño pepper 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon honey 1 medium clove garlic, mashed into paste Salmon 1 pound skin-on salmon fillet (about 2 inches thick), preferably wild-caught, cut into 4 portions 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil ½ teaspoon ground pepper...

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CORIANDER-&-LEMON-CRUSTED SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS SALAD & POACHED EGG

Crushed coriander seeds and lemon zest give this quick salmon recipe praiseworthy flavor that pairs beautifully with a shaved asparagus and poached egg salad.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon lemon zest ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, divided ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound wild salmon (see Tips), skin-on, cut into 4 portions 1 pound asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for garnish 8 cups water 1 tablespoon white vinegar...

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TEX-MEX BLACK BEAN & QUINOA BOWL

Skip the tortillas and layer your taco fillings onto protein-rich quinoa in this healthy vegetarian bowl dinner recipe.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups water 1 cup quinoa 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 teaspoons, divided 2 tablespoons rice vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 4 ½ cups very thinly sliced cabbage (about 1/4 medium head) ½ cup finely chopped red onion 1 medium poblano pepper, chopped 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese ½ cup salsa METHOD STEP 1...

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