A Dietitian Recommends These 8 High-Protein Foods

01

Lean Beef

Beef contains high-quality protein, zinc , and iron. Skillet Steak with Mushroom Sauce and Slow-Cooker meat Stew are delightful meat dishes.

02

Chicken

Protein-rich chicken is a popular dinner. A great midweek recipe like Baked Lemon-Pepper Chicken or Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken has this crucial ingredient.

03

Salmon

Salmon contains protein and heart-healthy lipids. Protein diversity is increased by eating fish twice a week. Must-try: Honey-Garlic Salmon and Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon.

04

Eggs

Protein is easy to get from eggs. They can be scrambled, hard-boiled, or added to spinach omelets and egg salads. 

05

 Peanut Butter

Popular plant-based protein is natural peanut butter. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, Peanut Dressing, and Peanut Butter Energy Balls are simple snacks. 

06

Pasta

Despite being a carb, 2-ounce uncooked semolina pasta has almost as much protein as a huge egg! Pasta gets protein from One-Pot Italian Sausage & Kale Pasta. 

07

Low-fat cottage cheese

Creamy cottage cheese is a simple protein source for a balanced diet. Adding it to Creamy Spinach Dip and Florentine Lasagna Roll-Ups boosts protein without meat.

08

Lentils

Hearty lentils provide the best plant-based protein. They contain antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals in addition to this macro. 

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