HIgh Protein Recipes

MEAL-PREP CHILI-LIME CHICKEN BOWLS

Skip takeout and whip up these equally delicious, and easy-to-make burrito bowls at home.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup cooked brown rice 1 pound cooked Chili-Lime Chicken (see Associated recipe) 1 cup julienned jicama 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 cup pico de gallo 1 avocado, diced ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro Lime wedges Hot sauce, such as Cholula METHOD STEP 1 Combine quinoa and rice; divide among 4 single-serving containers with lids. Top with chicken, jicama, corn, pico de gallo, avocado and cilantro, dividing evenly. Seal the containers and...

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CAMPING CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

These make-ahead quesadillas are a genius campfire dinner solution.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast 1 cup low-sodium black beans, rinsed 2 teaspoons chili powder ¼ cup chopped cilantro 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend 4 8-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas 1 ripe avocado 2 tablespoons lime juice ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt METHOD STEP 1 Combine chicken, black beans, chili powder and cilantro in a medium bowl. STEP 2 Tear off four 12-inch pieces of foil. Place a tortilla on a piece of foil and evenly spread 1/2 cup chicken...

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ITALIAN PENNE WITH TUNA

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) 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups fresh baby spinach 1 2.6-ounce pouch albacore tuna in water, broken into large chunks 3 tablespoons reduced-calorie Italian salad dressing 2 tablespoons dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), snipped Cracked black pepper METHOD STEP 1 In a large saucepan cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to saucepan. STEP...

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CHICKEN QUINOA FRIED RICE

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 teaspoons minced garlic 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces ½ cup diced red bell pepper ½ cup diced carrot ½ cup peas, fresh or frozen (thawed) 2 cups cold cooked quinoa 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted (dark) sesame oil (Optional) METHOD...

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