High Protein Meals With 40g Of Protein22 Jan

If you follow keto or want more high-protein, low-carb meals, our recipes will keep you full and energised. Each meal has 40g of protein, so it’s great if you are looking for a high-protein meal prep which is quick and easy and super tasty!

Grilled Chicken with Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 170g grilled chicken breast

• 185g cooked quinoa

• 91g broccoli florets

• 1 bell pepper, sliced.

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill until fully cooked.

2. In a separate pan, toss broccoli and bell pepper in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast

until vegetables are tender.

3. Divide grilled chicken, quinoa, and roasted vegetables into meal prep containers.

Turkey and Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Ingredients:

• 230g lean ground turkey, cooked and seasoned with taco seasoning.

• 240g cooked black beans.

• 195g cooked brown rice.

• 150g cherry tomatoes, halved.

• 80g cup corn kernels

• 40g cup diced red onion.

• Fresh cilantro for garnish

• Salsa and Greek yoghurt for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, cook ground turkey and season with taco seasoning.

2. Assemble bowls with brown rice as the base, and top with turkey, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, and red onion.

3. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

4. Optionally, include salsa and Greek yoghurt on the side for added flavour.

Salmon and Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 170g baked or grilled salmon fillet

• 185g cooked quinoa

• 60g mixed greens

• 1 cucumber, sliced.

• 75g cup cherry tomatoes, halved.

• 33g feta cheese, crumbled.

• Lemon vinaigrette dressing (1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, salt, and pepper)

Instructions:

1. Bake or grill the salmon until cooked through.

2. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, mixed greens, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.

3. Top with the baked or grilled salmon.

4. Sprinkle feta cheese over the salad.

5. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad before sealing it in meal prep containers.

These protein-rich meal preps have lots of different flavours and textures to make your meals more exciting. Adjust portion sizes based on your individual dietary needs and fitness goals and enjoy!

Can’t get enough? For more healthy eating tips or more ideas on healthy meals on a budget, check out our Stay Active 4 Less webpage.

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