High Protein Dinner Idea: Quick Meals You’ll Love!
A collection of quick and delicious high protein dinner ideas that are perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
- Chicken breast – 1 lb
- Quinoa – 1 cup
- Black beans – 1 can
- Bell peppers – 2, diced
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Onion – 1, chopped
- Spinach – 2 cups
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add cooked quinoa and black beans, mix well.
- Fold in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy your high protein dinner!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Adjust spices according to your preference.
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