HIgh Protein Recipes

Dipping tofu in buttermilk makes the coating stick for a crispy pan-fried tofu, reminiscent of fried chicken. MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons grapeseed oil or canola oil, divided 1 (1 pound) package chopped collards ½ cup water 1 tablespoon cider vinegar ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 1 (14 to 16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained 1 cup buttermilk ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup whole-wheat panko Hot (spicy) honey for serving   METHOD Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium heat....

In this healthy seared fish recipe, salting the fish's skin draws out the moisture, which helps it get nice and crispy in the hot pan.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTSSquash Polenta1 pound yellow summer squash1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil½ cup finely chopped shallots½ teaspoon kosher saltGround pepper to taste1 cup whole milk¾ cup water½ cup instant polenta1 tablespoon butterFish1 ¼ pounds skin-on black sea bass or striped bass, scales removed1 tablespoon kosher salt3 tablespoons grapeseed oil¼ teaspoon ground pepperGreens1 cup pea greens or pea sprouts1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil½ teaspoon fennel pollen or 1/4...

This healthy tuna recipe combines many of Turkey's most beloved foods and flavors--fresh fish, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh herbs and chickpeas.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS ½ cup bulgur ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided ½ cup lemon juice, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 1 pound tuna, cut into 4 steaks 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup chopped fresh dill   METHOD Bring a kettle of...

Sautéing chicken in a little oil first (rather than poaching in the broth) creates some browned bits in the pan (aka fond) that give this green soup a richer flavor.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 40 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth ¾ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for serving 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves ¼ cup grated Parmesan...