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Protein-Packed Meals for Beginners

Get your muscles going with these dishes that pack an extra punch of protein.
Protein-Packed Meals for Beginners
Protein-Packed Meals for Beginners
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Get the Ball Rolling

Zucchini Noodles with Mini Turkey Meatballs

A Taste of Koko

These Mini Turkey Meatballs are seasoned and seared to perfection, then laid on a bed of spiralized zucchini. A refreshing and delicious meal for anytime!

Hakuna Frittata

Spinach, Tomato, and Bacon Frittata

LodgeCastIron

This frittata is extra creamy from the ricotta, full of healthy spinach, and topped with some juicy tomato slices.

That's a Wrap

Baked Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Chef Savvy

This dish is lightened up a bit by baking the chicken tenders instead of deep frying them. Don't worry, the chicken is just as crispy thanks to panko breadcrumbs!

Cajun Classic

Jambalaya

Candid Appetite

A yummy take on a timeless Cajun dish from Louisiana. If you’re vegetarian, you can omit the meat and swap in vegetable stock; it is just as delicious and flavorful with the vegetables alone.

Mediterranean Flavor

Lemon Parsley Bean Salad

Cookie and Kate

A delightfully crunchy and satisfying Bean Salad bursting with Mediterranean flavors, including lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs. This healthy salad is vegan and gluten-free, but mostly just delicious!

Low and Slow

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen

This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is such a comforting classic! It comes together in minutes, then cooks low and slow for hours to get incredibly tender.

Crunchy Punch

Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas

Half Baked Harvest

These Honey Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas pack a sweet and spicy crunchy punch for a healthy snack or a party appetizer.

Super Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

A Taste of Koko

A classic Chicken Tortilla Soup filled with veggies, then topped with shredded chicken, avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and fried tortilla strips.

Let's Make a Quesadilla

Kidney Bean Quesadilla

Cooks Joy

An easy and healthy recipe that you can pack full of veggies and other nutritious goodies.

The Spice of Life

Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Kheema with Peas

Feed Me Phoebe

The list of spices in any Indian recipe might seem intimidating at first, but once you’ve invested in your rack, these homey dishes are fairly easy to throw together.

Wrap It Up

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Hapa Nom Nom

Filled with chicken, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and carrots, these lettuce wraps are both healthy and yummy.

Hash Things Out

Carne Asada Hash

Macheesmo

Even though we aren’t starting with leftovers, this is a pretty quick hash to toss together. It makes for a hearty breakfast--spicy, savory, and a great way to start a weekend.

Squash the Competition

Pesto Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen

Spaghetti squash is an absolutely fantastic, lower-carb substitute for pasta. Pair it with some amazing pesto chicken and it's a match made in heaven!

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