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Easy Cottage Cheese Egg White BitesQuick Bites

Easy Cottage Cheese Egg White Bites

24.3g protein124 cal19.6g/100cal
5 min·No Cook·American
Cottage Cheese Cucumber CupsQuick Bites

Cottage Cheese Cucumber Cups

21.7g protein137 cal15.8g/100cal
3 min·No Cook·American
Greek Yogurt Herb Dip with Fresh VeggiesQuick Bites

Greek Yogurt Herb Dip with Fresh Veggies

23g protein155 cal14.8g/100cal
5 min·No Cook·Greek
Hearty Chicken Noodle SoupMeals

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

63.1g protein437 cal14.4g/100cal
50 min·Stovetop·American
Mediterranean Spinach Feta Egg White FrittataBreakfast

Mediterranean Spinach Feta Egg White Frittata

39g protein278 cal14.0g/100cal
50 min·Oven Baked·Mediterranean
Mediterranean Chicken Skewers and TzatzikiMeals

Mediterranean Chicken Skewers and Tzatziki

58g protein442 cal13.1g/100cal
32 min·Grill·Greek
Quick Chicken Salad Lettuce WrapsQuick Bites

Quick Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

35.9g protein292 cal12.3g/100cal
15 min·No Cook·American
Lemon Herb Chicken Breast Meal PrepMeals

Lemon Herb Chicken Breast Meal Prep

77.4g protein630 cal12.3g/100cal
40 min·Grill·Mediterranean
3-Ingredient Banana Protein PancakesBreakfast

3-Ingredient Banana Protein Pancakes

41.4g protein338 cal12.2g/100cal
40 min·Skillet·American
Lemon Herb Tilapia with Roasted VegetablesMeals

Lemon Herb Tilapia with Roasted Vegetables

55.9g protein463 cal12.1g/100cal
45 min·Sheet Pan·Mediterranean
Cottage Cheese Peach & Almond BowlQuick Bites

Cottage Cheese Peach & Almond Bowl

45.3g protein376 cal12.0g/100cal
5 min·No Cook·American
One-Pot Tomato Basil Chicken & White Bean SkilletMeals

One-Pot Tomato Basil Chicken & White Bean Skillet

68.7g protein571 cal12.0g/100cal
55 min·One Pot·Italian
Filipino Chicken AdoboMeals

Filipino Chicken Adobo

49.4g protein423 cal11.7g/100cal
55 min·Stovetop·Filipino
Turkey Breast Stir-Fry with VegetablesMeals

Turkey Breast Stir-Fry with Vegetables

46g protein400 cal11.5g/100cal
27 min·Stir Fry·Chinese
Shrimp Tacos with Lime CremaMeals

Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema

56g protein490 cal11.4g/100cal
12 min·Stovetop·Mexican
Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken & Veg TrayMeals

Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken & Veg Tray

79.5g protein708 cal11.2g/100cal
45 min·Sheet Pan·Mediterranean
Overnight Vanilla Chia Pudding with BerriesBreakfast

Overnight Vanilla Chia Pudding with Berries

49.9g protein447 cal11.2g/100cal
10 min·No Cook·American
Greek Chicken Rice CasseroleMeals

Greek Chicken Rice Casserole

61.8g protein554 cal11.2g/100cal
65 min·Oven Baked·Greek
Chocolate Peanut Butter Yogurt MousseQuick Bites

Chocolate Peanut Butter Yogurt Mousse

42.2g protein380 cal11.1g/100cal
40 min·No Cook·American
Lighter Chicken Parmesan BakeMeals

Lighter Chicken Parmesan Bake

47.3g protein436 cal10.8g/100cal
55 min·Oven Baked·Italian
Cajun Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice SkilletMeals

Cajun Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

52.9g protein492 cal10.8g/100cal
50 min·Skillet·Cajun
Tuna & Chickpea Cracker NachosQuick Bites

Tuna & Chickpea Cracker Nachos

25.3g protein238.5 cal10.6g/100cal
45 min·No Cook·American
Cottage Cheese Everything-Bagel BowlQuick Bites

Cottage Cheese Everything-Bagel Bowl

39.4g protein372 cal10.6g/100cal
40 min·No Cook·American
Smoked Salmon Cucumber BitesQuick Bites

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

39g protein370 cal10.5g/100cal
40 min·No Cook·American
Egg White and Veggie Stir-FryQuick Bites

Egg White and Veggie Stir-Fry

29.6g protein284 cal10.4g/100cal
18 min·Stir Fry·Chinese
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken ThighsMeals

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

60g protein579 cal10.4g/100cal
35 min·Air Fryer·American
Chia & Greek Yogurt Breakfast PuddingBreakfast

Chia & Greek Yogurt Breakfast Pudding

40.4g protein394 cal10.3g/100cal
10 min·No Cook·American
Tuna Salad Lettuce WrapsQuick Bites

Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

37.4g protein368 cal10.2g/100cal
15 min·No Cook·American
Greek Yogurt Berry Smoothie BowlBreakfast

Greek Yogurt Berry Smoothie Bowl

53.4g protein536 cal10.0g/100cal
5 min·No Cook·American
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla SoupMeals

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

52.2g protein529 cal9.9g/100cal
375 min·Slow Cooker·Tex-Mex
Instant Pot Beef StewMeals

Instant Pot Beef Stew

43.5g protein442 cal9.8g/100cal
75 min·Instant Pot·American
No-Cook Turkey & Hummus Roll-UpsQuick Bites

No-Cook Turkey & Hummus Roll-Ups

34.2g protein350 cal9.8g/100cal
40 min·No Cook·Mediterranean
Greek Egg Salad Lettuce WrapsBreakfast

Greek Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps

29.2g protein300 cal9.7g/100cal
35 min·No Cook·Greek
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka MasalaMeals

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

53.1g protein548 cal9.7g/100cal
50 min·Instant Pot·Indian
Honey Garlic Glazed CodMeals

Honey Garlic Glazed Cod

39.9g protein415 cal9.6g/100cal
45 min·Sheet Pan·American
Pesto Chicken Pasta BakeMeals

Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake

41.6g protein433 cal9.6g/100cal
55 min·Oven Baked·Italian
Egg Drop Soup with TofuBreakfast

Egg Drop Soup with Tofu

35.4g protein373 cal9.5g/100cal
20 min·Stovetop·Chinese
Chipotle Citrus Turkey Lettuce CupsQuick Bites

Chipotle Citrus Turkey Lettuce Cups

38.4g protein408.2 cal9.4g/100cal
50 min·Skillet·Tex-Mex
Easy Harissa Shrimp Pita PocketsMeals

Easy Harissa Shrimp Pita Pockets

64.8g protein690 cal9.4g/100cal
20 min·Skillet·Middle Eastern
Honey Garlic Pork TenderloinMeals

Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin

53.3g protein571 cal9.3g/100cal
40 min·Sheet Pan·American
Creamy Chicken Alfredo PastaMeals

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta

51.1g protein555 cal9.2g/100cal
55 min·Stovetop·Italian
Skillet Chicken Fajita BowlsMeals

Skillet Chicken Fajita Bowls

49.9g protein546 cal9.1g/100cal
55 min·Skillet·Tex-Mex
Cottage Cheese Deviled EggsBreakfast

Cottage Cheese Deviled Eggs

37g protein405 cal9.1g/100cal
45 min·No Cook·American
Yogurt-Marinated Tandoori-Style Chicken with Lentil PilafMeals

Yogurt-Marinated Tandoori-Style Chicken with Lentil Pilaf

52.7g protein583 cal9.0g/100cal
50 min·Oven Baked·Indian
Cloud Eggs on a Turkey NestBreakfast

Cloud Eggs on a Turkey Nest

30.3g protein344 cal8.8g/100cal
22 min·Oven Baked·American
Kung Pao Seitan Stir-FryMeals

Kung Pao Seitan Stir-Fry

51.4g protein585 cal8.8g/100cal
35 min·Stir Fry·Chinese
5-Minute Egg and Cottage Cheese ScrambleBreakfast

5-Minute Egg and Cottage Cheese Scramble

37.9g protein432 cal8.8g/100cal
15 min·Skillet·American
Savory Cottage Cheese Breakfast BowlBreakfast

Savory Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

35.4g protein404 cal8.8g/100cal
40 min·Skillet·American
Gyeran-jjim (Korean Steamed Egg Custard)Breakfast

Gyeran-jjim (Korean Steamed Egg Custard)

33.4g protein382 cal8.7g/100cal
20 min·Stovetop·Korean
Chicken Fajita Stuffed PeppersMeals

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

44.2g protein509 cal8.7g/100cal
50 min·Oven Baked·Tex-Mex
Teriyaki Salmon Sheet PanMeals

Teriyaki Salmon Sheet Pan

42g protein485 cal8.7g/100cal
25 min·Sheet Pan·Japanese
Korean Ground Beef BowlsMeals

Korean Ground Beef Bowls

44g protein519 cal8.5g/100cal
30 min·Skillet·Korean
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Meal PrepMeals

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Meal Prep

53.4g protein633 cal8.4g/100cal
35 min·Oven Baked·Chinese
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka MasalaMeals

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

45.8g protein543 cal8.4g/100cal
255 min·Slow Cooker·Indian
Chicken Shawarma Salad BowlsMeals

Chicken Shawarma Salad Bowls

51g protein622 cal8.2g/100cal
45 min·Skillet·Middle Eastern
Lemon Herb Tuna Pasta BowlsMeals

Lemon Herb Tuna Pasta Bowls

50g protein610 cal8.2g/100cal
55 min·Stovetop·Italian
Beef and Broccoli Meal PrepMeals

Beef and Broccoli Meal Prep

45g protein552 cal8.2g/100cal
30 min·Stir Fry·Chinese
Slow-Cooker Habanero Brisket TacosMeals

Slow-Cooker Habanero Brisket Tacos

52.8g protein650 cal8.1g/100cal
480 min·Slow Cooker·Tex-Mex
Herb-Crusted Pork Chops with Apple SlawMeals

Herb-Crusted Pork Chops with Apple Slaw

44g protein547 cal8.0g/100cal
35 min·Skillet·American
Steak Fajita Sheet PanMeals

Steak Fajita Sheet Pan

47g protein590 cal8.0g/100cal
33 min·Sheet Pan·Tex-Mex
Greek Yogurt Berry Crunch ParfaitBreakfast

Greek Yogurt Berry Crunch Parfait

45.9g protein579.1 cal7.9g/100cal
40 min·No Cook·American
Nashville-Style Hot Chicken TacosMeals

Nashville-Style Hot Chicken Tacos

49g protein619 cal7.9g/100cal
40 min·Skillet·American
Sheet Pan Chicken FajitasMeals

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

43g protein545 cal7.9g/100cal
35 min·Sheet Pan·Tex-Mex
Italian Turkey Meatball SoupMeals

Italian Turkey Meatball Soup

38g protein485 cal7.8g/100cal
55 min·Stovetop·Italian
Chipotle Chicken Burrito BowlsMeals

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls

40.3g protein515 cal7.8g/100cal
60 min·Skillet·Tex-Mex
Easy Chicken Fried RiceMeals

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

41.6g protein535 cal7.8g/100cal
30 min·Stir Fry·Chinese
Slow Cooker Turkey ChiliMeals

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

51.2g protein660 cal7.8g/100cal
380 min·Stovetop·American
Ground Turkey Taco SkilletMeals

Ground Turkey Taco Skillet

41g protein535 cal7.7g/100cal
40 min·Skillet·Tex-Mex
Air Fryer Teriyaki SalmonMeals

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

43.5g protein577 cal7.5g/100cal
25 min·Air Fryer·Japanese
Veggie-Loaded Egg MuffinsBreakfast

Veggie-Loaded Egg Muffins

34.3g protein462 cal7.4g/100cal
50 min·Oven Baked·American
Korean Beef Bulgogi BowlMeals

Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowl

54.7g protein739 cal7.4g/100cal
35 min·Stir Fry·Korean
Ground Beef StroganoffMeals

Ground Beef Stroganoff

42g protein572 cal7.3g/100cal
35 min·Stovetop·American
Greek Yogurt Parfait with Berries and GranolaBreakfast

Greek Yogurt Parfait with Berries and Granola

38.2g protein526 cal7.3g/100cal
5 min·No Cook·American
Lightened Shrimp Pad ThaiMeals

Lightened Shrimp Pad Thai

42.4g protein584 cal7.3g/100cal
30 min·Stir Fry·Thai
Steak Tacos with Chimichurri & Chili-Lime CremaMeals

Steak Tacos with Chimichurri & Chili-Lime Crema

48.6g protein670 cal7.3g/100cal
35 min·Grill·Latin
Instant Pot Mediterranean Lentil SoupMeals

Instant Pot Mediterranean Lentil Soup

32g protein443 cal7.2g/100cal
30 min·Instant Pot·Mediterranean
Mediterranean Tuna Grain BowlsMeals

Mediterranean Tuna Grain Bowls

53g protein737 cal7.2g/100cal
45 min·No Cook·Mediterranean
Honey Sriracha Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry BowlsMeals

Honey Sriracha Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry Bowls

47g protein666 cal7.1g/100cal
30 min·Stir Fry·Chinese
Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)Breakfast

Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)

31.1g protein443 cal7.0g/100cal
25 min·Skillet·Japanese
Garlic Butter Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan MealMeals

Garlic Butter Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan Meal

52g protein742 cal7.0g/100cal
40 min·Sheet Pan·American
Miso Glazed Salmon Rice BowlsMeals

Miso Glazed Salmon Rice Bowls

37g protein532 cal7.0g/100cal
45 min·Oven Baked·Japanese
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Carnitas BowlsMeals

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Carnitas Bowls

51.3g protein739 cal6.9g/100cal
500 min·Slow Cooker·American
Greek Yogurt Overnight OatsBreakfast

Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats

35.9g protein522 cal6.9g/100cal
10 min·No Cook·American
Greek Lemon Chicken & Orzo BowlsMeals

Greek Lemon Chicken & Orzo Bowls

40.2g protein587 cal6.8g/100cal
55 min·Stovetop·Greek
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight OatsBreakfast

Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

38.8g protein571.5 cal6.8g/100cal
10 min·No Cook·American
Maple Walnut Overnight OatsBreakfast

Maple Walnut Overnight Oats

28.3g protein424 cal6.7g/100cal
5 min·No Cook·American
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Berry CompoteBreakfast

Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Berry Compote

26.8g protein403.3 cal6.6g/100cal
50 min·Skillet·American
Savory Tofu & Veggie Snack BoxQuick Bites

Savory Tofu & Veggie Snack Box

26.9g protein405.4 cal6.6g/100cal
45 min·No Cook·American
Turkish Menemen (Scrambled Eggs in Tomato Sauce)Breakfast

Turkish Menemen (Scrambled Eggs in Tomato Sauce)

25.2g protein383 cal6.6g/100cal
25 min·Skillet·Middle Eastern
Arctic Char with Dijon-Dill SauceMeals

Arctic Char with Dijon-Dill Sauce

32.4g protein498 cal6.5g/100cal
55 min·Stovetop·French
Classic Spanish Tortilla with Potato and OnionMeals

Classic Spanish Tortilla with Potato and Onion

30.7g protein478 cal6.4g/100cal
50 min·Skillet·Spanish
Red Lentil Dal with SpinachMeals

Red Lentil Dal with Spinach

32g protein502 cal6.4g/100cal
375 min·Stovetop·Indian
Turkey Sausage Breakfast BurritosMeals

Turkey Sausage Breakfast Burritos

45.7g protein729 cal6.3g/100cal
50 min·Skillet·Tex-Mex
Smoked Salmon Breakfast SandwichMeals

Smoked Salmon Breakfast Sandwich

38.6g protein632 cal6.1g/100cal
40 min·Skillet·American
Mediterranean Citrus Salmon BowlsMeals

Mediterranean Citrus Salmon Bowls

39.4g protein646 cal6.1g/100cal
45 min·Sheet Pan·Mediterranean
Shakshuka with FetaMeals

Shakshuka with Feta

33.1g protein544 cal6.1g/100cal
35 min·Skillet·Middle Eastern
Crispy Baked Tofu Buddha BowlMeals

Crispy Baked Tofu Buddha Bowl

36.7g protein627 cal5.9g/100cal
50 min·Oven Baked·American
Asian Ground Pork Lettuce WrapsMeals

Asian Ground Pork Lettuce Wraps

39.7g protein690 cal5.8g/100cal
20 min·Stir Fry·Chinese
Mediterranean Lamb Kofta Bowl with TzatzikiMeals

Mediterranean Lamb Kofta Bowl with Tzatziki

42.3g protein736 cal5.7g/100cal
35 min·Grill·Middle Eastern
Smoked Salmon QuesadillaMeals

Smoked Salmon Quesadilla

35g protein610 cal5.7g/100cal
11 min·Stovetop·American
Black Bean Chipotle Egg Scramble BurritoMeals

Black Bean Chipotle Egg Scramble Burrito

40g protein698 cal5.7g/100cal
14 min·Stovetop·Mexican
Black Bean Burger PattiesMeals

Black Bean Burger Patties

31.3g protein547 cal5.7g/100cal
50 min·Oven Baked·American
Miso Ginger Tofu Stir-Fry BowlMeals

Miso Ginger Tofu Stir-Fry Bowl

31.4g protein549.1 cal5.7g/100cal
30 min·Stir Fry·Japanese
Beef and Broccoli Udon Stir-FryMeals

Beef and Broccoli Udon Stir-Fry

38g protein666 cal5.7g/100cal
30 min·Stir Fry·Japanese
Lentil Bolognese PastaMeals

Lentil Bolognese Pasta

30.5g protein535 cal5.7g/100cal
60 min·Stovetop·Italian
Sesame Tofu Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell PeppersMeals

Sesame Tofu Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

30.3g protein539.7 cal5.6g/100cal
30 min·Stir Fry·Chinese
Mediterranean Chickpea StewMeals

Mediterranean Chickpea Stew

31.3g protein563 cal5.6g/100cal
40 min·Stovetop·Mediterranean
Crispy Chickpea Salad Bowl with Sweet PotatoMeals

Crispy Chickpea Salad Bowl with Sweet Potato

34.8g protein652 cal5.3g/100cal
50 min·Sheet Pan·Mediterranean
Hearty Tofu Scramble Breakfast WrapsBreakfast

Hearty Tofu Scramble Breakfast Wraps

29.5g protein558 cal5.3g/100cal
55 min·Skillet·American
Sweet Chili Tempeh Stir-Fry NoodlesMeals

Sweet Chili Tempeh Stir-Fry Noodles

37.2g protein714 cal5.2g/100cal
30 min·Stir Fry·Thai
Chickpea ShakshukaMeals

Chickpea Shakshuka

35.2g protein685 cal5.1g/100cal
35 min·Skillet·Middle Eastern
Chipotle Black Bean Quinoa Bowls with Avocado CremaMeals

Chipotle Black Bean Quinoa Bowls with Avocado Crema

30.2g protein604 cal5.0g/100cal
55 min·Stovetop·Tex-Mex
Thai Coconut Shrimp CurryMeals

Thai Coconut Shrimp Curry

30.1g protein623 cal4.8g/100cal
20 min·Stovetop·Thai
Spicy Black Bean Tacos with Lime CremaMeals

Spicy Black Bean Tacos with Lime Crema

30g protein658 cal4.6g/100cal
20 min·Skillet·Tex-Mex

What the Data Shows

Our 114 recipes range from 124 to 742 calories and 21.7g to 79.5g protein per serving. The most protein-efficient recipes deliver over 10g of protein per 100 calories — meaning you get substantial muscle-building nutrition without blowing your calorie budget.

Every macro number comes from USDA FoodData Central, not estimates or AI calculations. When a recipe says 44g protein, that's verified against individual ingredient entries with exact gram measurements.

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