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25+ Best High Protein Dinner Ideas to Meal Prep For Your Whole Family

Enjoy a variety of high-protein, easy-to-make dinners perfect for meal prepping and feeding the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Various
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound extra firm tofu, cubed
Grains & Legumes
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 2 cups lentils
  • 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Dairy & Eggs
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 4 large eggs
Vegetables
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups spinach
Other
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for garnish fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or cilantro)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; bake for 20-25 minutes.
  2. Cook quinoa and lentils separately until tender. Saute broccoli and spinach until tender. Sauté shrimp with soy sauce until pink. Pan-fry tofu until golden.
  3. Hard boil eggs, then cool, peel, and slice. Mix black beans, chickpeas, and vegetables in a bowl.
  4. Assemble meal prep containers with proteins, grains, vegetables, and top with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. Garnish with herbs.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for added flavor and garnish.