HIgh Protein Recipes

ASIAN TOFU & EDAMAME SALAD

Craving crunch? Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots, and chow mein noodles.  MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 10 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 4 cups mesclun ½ cup shredded red cabbage 3 ounces baked tofu cubes ½ cup grated carrots ½ cup edamame ¼ cup mandarin oranges 1 tablespoon golden raisins ½ cup bamboo shoots 2 tablespoons chow mein noodles 2 tablespoons bottled reduced-sugar Asian sesame vinaigrette   METHOD Mix mesclun, cabbage, tofu, carrots, edamame, oranges, raisins, bamboo shoots, and chow mein noodles in a medium bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette.   Nutrition Value 368 Kcal, 11.5g fat,...

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KEFTA

Kefta, seasoned ground meat, is one of Morocco's most popular street foods.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR 35 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 8 ounces ground beef, 90%-lean or leaner 8 ounces ground lamb ⅓ cup lemon juice 1 small onion, quartered 2 cloves garlic, peeled 8 pitted green olives 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon ground cumin, plus more for serving ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper   METHOD STEP 1 Place beef, lamb and lemon juice in a large bowl. Gently combine until incorporated. Marinate...

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SCALLOP SALAD

This scallop salad is inspired by the French salad frisée with lardons. MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 20 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 heads escarole or frisée, chopped (about 4 cups) 1 large head green-leaf lettuce, chopped (about 6 cups) ⅓ cup diced pancetta 2 tablespoons nonpareil capers, rinsed and patted dry 12 ounces sea scallops, patted dry ½ teaspoon cracked pepper, divided   METHOD Whisk shallot, vinegar and mustard together in a small bowl. Add pancetta to a cold medium skillet; place over...

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TURKISH CHICKEN THIGHS

The acidity of the yogurt helps tenderize the chicken and keep it moist .  MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR 40 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 8 bone-in chicken thighs, (about 3 1/2 pounds total), skin removed, trimmed 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 teaspoons hot paprika 1 ½ teaspoons dried mint ½ teaspoon salt   METHOD STEP 1 Place chicken in a large bowl. Add lemon juice and toss to coat. Whisk yogurt, garlic, ginger, paprika, mint and salt in a separate bowl. Pour the yogurt mixture over the...

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