Description
A collection of easy high protein meal recipes for quick preparation.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast – 500g
- Quinoa – 200g
- Black beans – 1 can
- Broccoli – 200g
- Eggs – 4
- Greek yogurt – 200g
- Almonds – 100g
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Steam broccoli for 5-7 minutes.
- In a pan, scramble the eggs until fully cooked.
- Mix black beans and quinoa in a bowl.
- Serve chicken with quinoa, broccoli, and a side of Greek yogurt.
- Top with almonds for added crunch.
Notes
- Meal prep can be done in advance.
- Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: high protein meals easy