Whether you’re on a low carb diet or trying to fuel up for a big or particularly busy day, feel more satisfied with one of these delicious and healthy high protein recipes and high protein healthy meals ideas for bodybuilding and fat loss.
You know, Eating food high in protein allows you to prevent muscle loss while on the process of losing weight, and when combined with heavy strength training, it helps keep your metabolic rate high.
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1/4 medium red bell pepper 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 medium carrot 1/2 medium white zucchini 3 oz broccoli 2 tbsp water 1 scallion 1 egg 2 egg whites salt and black pepper 1/4 cup green peas cooked
Preparation
Heat a large skillet over high heat until , add olive oil, and peppers, carrot, zucchini, broccoli and water. Stir often and cover until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Uncover and add scallion.
Push the vegetables to the sides of the pan creating a hole in the center. Add the beaten eggs and scramble quickly, and stir to lightly cook, then mix into the vegetables.
Add salt and black pepper peas and cook, stirring often, until everything is combined and hot and the vegetables are just tender, about 3 minutes and serve.
2 vegetable salad salmon 290 calories (1 serving)
Ingredients
water lemon slices fresh thyme 4 oz salmon fillet 2 leaves romaine lettuce 1 medium tomato 1/2 medium cucumber 1/4 medium yellow bell pepper 1 tbsp fresh parsley salt and black pepper 2 tbsp lemon juice
Preparation
Fill a pan with enough water Bring the water to a simmer. Add salt, sliced lemon, and thyme to water. Add salmon, cover the pan, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove salmon from pan, and season with salt, pepper In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, parsley, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Toss well and set aside. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray and place the salmon filets on sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place under the oven broiler can cook for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned on top and cooked through. Check the salmon half way though and rotate the pan as needed so the salmon browns evenly. Spoon the salad onto a plate and place the salmon on top. Serve and enjoy!
3 shrimp quinoa recipe 310 calories (1 serving)
Ingredients
water lemon slices 1 bay leaf oz shrimp peeled 1/4 cup dry quinoa 1 garlic 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 medium red bell pepper 6 grape tomatoes 1/3 cup green peas cooked salt and black pepper 4 oz shrimp peeled
Preparation
Cook quinoa according to package directions. Add water and slices of lemon and bay leaf to a large stockpot set over medium heat. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 5 minutes. Stir in the raw shrimp, cover and remove from heat. Allow to rest for about 4 minutes, until all the shrimp are cooked through. Pour the shrimp and liquid into a colander to strain, peel and set a side. In a large skillet, heat oil to medium-low and sauté garlic and bell pepper until tender. Add quinoa, grape tomatoes , green peas salt and black pepper and add shrimp, and continuing cooking 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.
4 chicken with avocado 340 calories (1 serving)
Ingredients
water 1 bay leaf 4 oz chicken breast 1/4 medium yellow onion 1/2 cup corn 1 tbsp parsley salt and black pepper 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 oz avocado
Preparation
In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, avocado, onion, corn, and parsley. Drizzle with the lime (or lemon) juice, and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently until all the Ingredients are combined and serve.
5 turkey chili 410 calories (1 serving)
Ingredients
1 garlic 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 medium yellow onion 1/2 medium red bell pepper 4 oz ground turkey 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp chili powder salt and black pepper 4 oz diced tomatoes 1/4 cup red beans cooked 1/4 cup sweet corn
Preparation
Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, pepper and salt, stir for about 20 seconds. Next add in tomatoes, red beans and corn and continuing stirring 3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.
6 quick chickpea and tuna salad 210 calories (1 serving)
Ingredients
2 leaves romaine lettuce 1/4 medium yallow onion 6 grape tomatoes 4 oz tuna salt and black pepper 1 tsp white vinegar 3 oz chickpeas
