High Protein, Low Calorie: Delicious and Nutritious Recipes for Every Meal
Grilled Chicken Breast with Steamed Vegetables
Macros:
Calories: 250 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fat: 5 g
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast (200 g)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, steam the broccoli and carrots until tender.
- Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the grilled chicken breast with the steamed vegetables.
Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Spinach
Macros:
Calories: 300 kcal
Protein: 15 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fat: 8 g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, and chopped spinach.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Macros:
Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fat: 15 g
Ingredients:
- 200 g ground turkey
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Add the bell pepper and snap peas, and cook until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the soy sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with a side of brown rice if desired.
Greek Yogurt and Berry Parfait
Macros:
Calories: 180 kcal
Protein: 15 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fat: 3 g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (non-fat)
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions:
- In a glass or bowl, layer the Greek yogurt and mixed berries.
- Drizzle honey over the top and sprinkle with chia seeds.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours.
Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles
Macros:
Calories: 280 kcal
Protein: 27 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fat: 8 g
Ingredients:
- 200 g ground turkey
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup zucchini noodles
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (low-fat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix ground turkey, egg white, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, sauté zucchini noodles in a pan over medium heat until tender.
- Heat marinara sauce and pour over the cooked meatballs.
- Serve meatballs over zucchini noodles.
Salmon Fillet with Asparagus
Macros:
Calories: 300 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fat: 9 g
Ingredients:
- 1 salmon fillet (200 g)
- 1 cup asparagus spears
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Place salmon on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While salmon bakes, toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Serve the salmon fillet with roasted asparagus.
Greek Yogurt and Berry Parfait
Macros:
Calories: 220 kcal
Protein: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fat: 6 g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions:
- In a bowl, layer Greek yogurt with mixed berries.
- Drizzle honey over the yogurt and berries.
- Sprinkle chia seeds on top.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for a few hours.
Egg White Omelette with Spinach and Mushrooms
Macros:
Calories: 200 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fat: 6 g
Ingredients:
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add mushrooms and spinach, and sauté until tender.
- Pour in egg whites and cook until set.
- Fold the omelette in half and serve.
Chicken Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers
Macros:
Calories: 260 kcal
Protein: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fat: 8 g
Ingredients:
- 200 g chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and chicken, and cook until chicken is browned.
- Add bell peppers and soy sauce, and stir-fry until vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Tuna Salad with Mixed Greens
Macros:
Calories: 240 kcal
Protein: 27 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fat: 7 g
Ingredients:
- 1 can tuna in water, drained
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix tuna with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Add mixed greens and toss gently.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Baked Cod with Lemon and Herbs
Macros:
Calories: 220 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fat: 4 g
Ingredients:
- 1 cod fillet (200 g)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme, rosemary)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season cod fillet with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and herbs.
- Place fillet on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot.
Beef Sirloin with Steamed Green Beans
Macros:
Calories: 290 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fat: 9 g
Ingredients:
- 200 g beef sirloin steak
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Season beef sirloin with salt and pepper.
- Grill or pan-sear beef over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
- While beef cooks, steam green beans until tender.
- Drizzle green beans with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve beef sirloin with steamed green beans.
Egg White Frittata with Tomatoes and Basil
Macros:
Calories: 210 kcal
Protein: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fat: 5 g
Ingredients:
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe pan over medium heat.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until soft.
- Pour in egg whites and cook until edges begin to set.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until fully set.
- Top with fresh basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Spicy Chicken Skewers with Cauliflower Rice
Macros:
Calories: 270 kcal
Protein: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fat: 6 g
Ingredients:
- 200 g chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Mix chicken with sriracha sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Thread chicken cubes onto skewers and grill over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
- While chicken cooks, sauté cauliflower rice in a pan until tender.
- Serve chicken skewers with cauliflower rice.
Tofu Stir-Fry with Snow Peas
Macros:
Calories: 230 kcal
Protein: 26 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fat: 7 g
Ingredients:
- 200 g firm tofu, cubed
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and tofu, cooking until tofu is golden brown.
- Add snow peas and cook until tender-crisp.
- Stir in soy sauce and hoisin sauce, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Cottage Cheese and Pineapple Bowl
Macros:
Calories: 220 kcal
Protein: 27 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fat: 5 g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine cottage cheese and pineapple chunks.
- Sprinkle chia seeds on top.
- Drizzle with honey if desired.
- Mix well and enjoy.
Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Bell Peppers
Macros:
Calories: 270 kcal
Protein: 29 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fat: 8 g
Ingredients:
- 2 large bell peppers
- 200 g cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add chicken, spinach, and tomato sauce, and cook until spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff bell peppers with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
- Serve hot.
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Macros:
Calories: 290 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fat: 9 g
Ingredients:
- 200 g beef sirloin, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and beef, and cook until beef is browned.
- Add broccoli and cook until tender-crisp.
- Stir in soy sauce and oyster sauce, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Quinoa Salad with Chicken and Avocado
Macros:
Calories: 280 kcal
Protein: 27 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fat: 6 g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 150 g grilled chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chicken, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.
Egg White and Veggie Scramble
Macros:
Calories: 180 kcal
Protein: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fat: 4 g
Ingredients:
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup onions, diced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onions and bell peppers, and cook until soft.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in egg whites and cook until scrambled and set.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.