HIgh Protein Recipes

GRAIN BOWL WITH CHICKPEAS & CAULIFLOWER

This beautiful grain bowl is packed with healthy ingredients like quinoa, chickpeas, kale and cauliflower--all drizzled with a lemony tahini sauce.  MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 cup small cauliflower florets 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt, divided 3 tablespoons hot tap water 2 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon za'atar 1 ½ cups baby kale ½ cup cooked quinoa ½ cup canned chickpeas, rinsed   METHOD STEP 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. STEP 2 Toss cauliflower with oil, cumin and 1/8 teaspoon salt...

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HONEY-SOY BROILED SALMON

A sweet, tangy and salty mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar and honey does double-duty as marinade and sauce.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 40 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 scallion, minced 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 4 portions 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds,   METHOD STEP 1 Whisk scallion, soy sauce, vinegar, honey and ginger in a medium bowl until the honey is dissolved. Place salmon in a sealable plastic bag, add 3 tablespoons of the sauce and refrigerate;...

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EASY BROWN RICE PILAF WITH SPRING VEGETABLES

This quick 3-ingredient dinner takes advantage of foods you can keep stocked in your fridge and pantry for a fast, healthy meal the whole family will love.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 (10 ounce) packages steamable frozen spring vegetables 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper   METHOD Cook frozen vegetables in the microwave according to package directions. Drain excess liquid and place the vegetables in a large bowl. Add rice, chickpeas, oil, salt and pepper; toss to...

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GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH CORN-TOMATO RELISH

Corn, tomato and basil scream summer, but simplicity makes this easy dinner recipe perfect for the season.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 pound skirt steak or sirloin steak ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 ear corn, husked 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced   METHOD STEP 1 Preheat grill to medium-high. STEP 2 Sprinkle steak with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Brush the...

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