High Protein Dinner Idea: Delicious Recipes You’ll Love
A collection of delicious high protein dinner recipes that are easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
- Chicken breast – 500g
- Quinoa – 1 cup
- Black beans – 1 can
- Bell peppers – 2, diced
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Onion – 1, chopped
- Spices (cumin, paprika) – to taste
- Salt and pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add diced bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, sautéed vegetables, and spices.
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, then place it on top of the quinoa mixture.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy your high protein dinner!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables of your choice.
- This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite sauce before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg