Protein-Packed Recipes

From meat-loving paleos to plant-strong vegans, everyone needs some protein in their diet. Here are some recipes for anyone interested in getting good protein in their diet.

Lentil Curry with Cashews and Yogurt

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Different strokes for different folks — true in all aspects of life and especially so when it comes to food. Whatever your dietary path, one thing’s for sure: you need quality protein — whether from a plant or an animal — for optimum health. So let’s talk great tasting, protein-packed recipes designed to satisfy a variety of tastes and preferences.

Protein can be derived from many sources:

  • Cheese and other dairy products

  • Beans and peas, including soy

  • Nuts and seeds

  • Grains

  • Eggs

  • Beef

  • Lamb

  • Pork

  • Chicken

  • Turkey

  • Seafood

You can combine two sources in a dish, too. For example, Veggie-Packed Meatloaf with Quinoa opens in a new tab delivers protein from lean turkey and whole grain quinoa – 21 grams of protein per serving. Quick Chicken and Chickpea Caesar Salad opens in a new tab gets its protein from chicken and garbanzo beans — 18 grams of protein per serving.

Whatever your dietary preference, you’ll find some protein-centered recipes below to suit our needs and tastebuds. Click through to the recipes to see the grams of protein per serving in our Nutritional Info.

Tangerine-Roasted Tuna with Green Olives

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Tempeh Reuben

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Protein from plants is most concentrated in the form of soy beans and other legumes. Grains, nuts and seeds also contribute protein in varying amounts. Combining legumes with whole grains forms a complete protein. Adding nuts and seeds, cheese or yogurt gives the dish an extra boost. Lentil Curry with Cashews and Yogurt opens in a new tab is a good example. These recipes pack plenty of pure plant-protein: 

Remember, you can boost your protein intake with one of our many varieties of protein powders, too. We have versions made from whey (dairy-based), egg, pea protein, hemp or rice protein. Ask about them in our Whole Body Department. 
What’s your protein of choice? Got an idea or a recipe? Let me know.

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