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Ali Redmond
If you’re looking to eat more protein but are limiting your red meat intake, these are the recipes for you! Getting adequate protein intake is important for a variety of body functions likebone health, muscle repair and digestion. While red meat can still be incorporated into a healthy and balanced diet, there are many reasons one may choose to limit their consumption, whether it’s due toenvironmental factors or health reasons.Luckily, there are a variety of otherprotein-rich foodsthat can help you meet your needs, like fish, beans, nuts, dairy, chicken, eggs and more. These dinners all contain at least15 grams of proteinper serving, with tasty options like our Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl or Chickpeas alla Vodka. Try them out to get a boost of protein and deliciousness for dinner.
01of 25Bruschetta-Topped Crispy Baked ChickenA fresh tomato-and-basil topping on panko-crusted chicken cutlets makes an easy meal for family or casual entertaining. Add a side salad or a slice of baguette to make it a meal.View Recipe
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Bruschetta-Topped Crispy Baked Chicken
A fresh tomato-and-basil topping on panko-crusted chicken cutlets makes an easy meal for family or casual entertaining. Add a side salad or a slice of baguette to make it a meal.
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02of 25Crispy Salmon Rice BowlAli RedmondTender pieces of salmon get a sweet and crispy coating thanks to sweet and savory teriyaki glaze in this salmon rice bowl.View Recipe
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Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl
Tender pieces of salmon get a sweet and crispy coating thanks to sweet and savory teriyaki glaze in this salmon rice bowl.
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Chickpeas alla Vodka
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
04of 25Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & PeasPhotographer: Greg DuPree, Prop stylist: Shell Royster, Food stylist: Emily HallThis speedy dinner combines shrimp with pillowy gnocchi, pesto and peas in a creamy sauce. Feel free to substitute the peas with other veggies such as broccoli or asparagus. For a bit of heat, sprinkle in some crushed red pepper, or garnish with grated Parmesan cheese to enhance the savory flavor.View Recipe
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Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Prop stylist: Shell Royster, Food stylist: Emily Hall
This speedy dinner combines shrimp with pillowy gnocchi, pesto and peas in a creamy sauce. Feel free to substitute the peas with other veggies such as broccoli or asparagus. For a bit of heat, sprinkle in some crushed red pepper, or garnish with grated Parmesan cheese to enhance the savory flavor.
05of 25Sheet-Pan Teriyaki Salmon with Green BeansPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellThink of this sheet-pan teriyaki salmon as a stir-fry without the stirring! Instead, rice and veggies are baked on a hot sheet pan alongside green beans and salmon coated in a sweet teriyaki glaze.View Recipe
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Sheet-Pan Teriyaki Salmon with Green Beans
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Think of this sheet-pan teriyaki salmon as a stir-fry without the stirring! Instead, rice and veggies are baked on a hot sheet pan alongside green beans and salmon coated in a sweet teriyaki glaze.
06of 25Veggie LasagnaPhotographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina DaleyEvery layer of this delicious veggie lasagna has its own flavor profile. Cooking the vegetables before assembling the lasagna ensures the dish won’t be soggy.View Recipe
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Veggie Lasagna
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Every layer of this delicious veggie lasagna has its own flavor profile. Cooking the vegetables before assembling the lasagna ensures the dish won’t be soggy.
07of 25Avocado Tuna Spinach SaladGreg DuPreeAvocado adds creaminess while sunflower seeds provide texture and crunch in this easy tuna-spinach salad.View Recipe
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Avocado Tuna Spinach Salad
Greg DuPree
Avocado adds creaminess while sunflower seeds provide texture and crunch in this easy tuna-spinach salad.
08of 25Chicken Cutlets with Mushroom & Sun-Dried Tomato SaucePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessThis delectable dinner features tender chicken cutlets smothered in a rich and creamy sauce infused with savory mushrooms and tangy sun-dried tomatoes.View Recipe
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Chicken Cutlets with Mushroom & Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This delectable dinner features tender chicken cutlets smothered in a rich and creamy sauce infused with savory mushrooms and tangy sun-dried tomatoes.
09of 25Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & VegetablesPhotographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph WanekIn this easy grilled salmon recipe, the salmon is cooked on a cedar plank, one of the most foolproof ways of grilling. We call for zucchini, tomatoes and onion, but feel free to use your favorite vegetables instead.View Recipe
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Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon & Vegetables
Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
In this easy grilled salmon recipe, the salmon is cooked on a cedar plank, one of the most foolproof ways of grilling. We call for zucchini, tomatoes and onion, but feel free to use your favorite vegetables instead.
10of 25Chickpea BurgersThese chickpea burgers are similar to falafel, but with the added whole-grain goodness of brown rice and wheat germ. Serve them on pita breads with thick slices of tomato and a dab of plain yogurt or drizzle on a little sauce made with minced garlic and tahini thinned with water and lemon juice.View Recipe
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Chickpea Burgers
These chickpea burgers are similar to falafel, but with the added whole-grain goodness of brown rice and wheat germ. Serve them on pita breads with thick slices of tomato and a dab of plain yogurt or drizzle on a little sauce made with minced garlic and tahini thinned with water and lemon juice.
11of 25Roasted Tofu & Broccoli with Peanut-Curry SauceJacob FoxPressing the tofu before roasting rids it of some excess moisture for crispy results. The savory peanut-curry sauce goes perfectly with the charred broccoli.View Recipe
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Roasted Tofu & Broccoli with Peanut-Curry Sauce
Jacob Fox
Pressing the tofu before roasting rids it of some excess moisture for crispy results. The savory peanut-curry sauce goes perfectly with the charred broccoli.
12of 25Sautéed Striped Bass with Lemon and Herb SauceGreg DupreeIf you find sea bass to be strong-flavored, remove the pan drippings from the skillet before making the sauce for a milder final product. The wine-butter sauce is a good complement to the dish, especially with caramelized lemon notes.View Recipe
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Sautéed Striped Bass with Lemon and Herb Sauce
Greg Dupree
If you find sea bass to be strong-flavored, remove the pan drippings from the skillet before making the sauce for a milder final product. The wine-butter sauce is a good complement to the dish, especially with caramelized lemon notes.
13of 25Crustless Caprese QuichePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellThis light and fluffy crustless quiche is dotted with tomatoes, little bites of melty mozzarella and savory pesto. And the best part—it’s mixed, assembled and baked in a pie plate for easy cleanup.View Recipe
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Crustless Caprese Quiche
This light and fluffy crustless quiche is dotted with tomatoes, little bites of melty mozzarella and savory pesto. And the best part—it’s mixed, assembled and baked in a pie plate for easy cleanup.
14of 25Bean & Veggie Taco BowlSimple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings!View Recipe
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Bean & Veggie Taco Bowl
Simple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings!
15of 25Hot-Honey Chicken & Pineapple KebabsPhotographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfThese grilled chicken kebabs are sweet and hot thanks to hot honey, juicy chunks of pineapple and the grill itself, which caramelizes the bell peppers, onion and chicken pieces to smoky perfection.View Recipe
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Hot-Honey Chicken & Pineapple Kebabs
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
These grilled chicken kebabs are sweet and hot thanks to hot honey, juicy chunks of pineapple and the grill itself, which caramelizes the bell peppers, onion and chicken pieces to smoky perfection.
16of 25Fish Nuggets with Seasoned Sweet Potato WedgesFrozen fish sticks get a makeover with this recipe for oven-baked fish nuggets. To give them that irresistible deep-fried crunch, we rely on panko breadcrumbs with their lighter, flakier texture.View Recipe
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Fish Nuggets with Seasoned Sweet Potato Wedges
Frozen fish sticks get a makeover with this recipe for oven-baked fish nuggets. To give them that irresistible deep-fried crunch, we rely on panko breadcrumbs with their lighter, flakier texture.
17of 25Red Lentil Fritters with Ginger-Yogurt SauceCharlotte and Johnny AutryHere we soak lentils instead of fully cooking them, which gives them just enough added moisture to be whirred up into a fritter without being too wet. Serve these curry-spiced fritters on top of a green salad or tucked into a pita.View Recipe
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Red Lentil Fritters with Ginger-Yogurt Sauce
Charlotte and Johnny Autry
Here we soak lentils instead of fully cooking them, which gives them just enough added moisture to be whirred up into a fritter without being too wet. Serve these curry-spiced fritters on top of a green salad or tucked into a pita.
18of 25Salmon-Stuffed AvocadosPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellCanned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy, omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.View Recipe
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Salmon-Stuffed Avocados
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Canned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy, omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
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Chickpea & Cauliflower Pitas with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
These pitas are piled high with roasted veggies for a satisfying and protein-packed vegetarian dinner.
20of 25Crispy Cod with Charred Snow Peas & Creamy Herb SauceThis crispy cod recipe shows you how to make golden fish that’s not deep-fried, to put a healthy twist on a classic. Pat it dry and dredge it with a bit of flour before sautéing in a hot pan.View Recipe
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Crispy Cod with Charred Snow Peas & Creamy Herb Sauce
This crispy cod recipe shows you how to make golden fish that’s not deep-fried, to put a healthy twist on a classic. Pat it dry and dredge it with a bit of flour before sautéing in a hot pan.
21of 25Salmon with Curried Yogurt & Cucumber SaladThree ingredients you probably already have on hand—curry powder, yogurt and lemon juice—meld into a mouthwatering sauce that transforms simple grilled salmon. This easy dinner comes together in just 20 minutes.View Recipe
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Salmon with Curried Yogurt & Cucumber Salad
Three ingredients you probably already have on hand—curry powder, yogurt and lemon juice—meld into a mouthwatering sauce that transforms simple grilled salmon. This easy dinner comes together in just 20 minutes.
22of 25Mushroom-Ricotta TartinesPhotographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco,Here, we slather a thick slice of good crusty whole-wheat bread with a creamy pesto-ricotta spread and top it with golden-brown sautéed mushrooms. Any tender, quick-cooking mushroom would work for this recipe.View Recipe
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Mushroom-Ricotta Tartines
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco,
Here, we slather a thick slice of good crusty whole-wheat bread with a creamy pesto-ricotta spread and top it with golden-brown sautéed mushrooms. Any tender, quick-cooking mushroom would work for this recipe.
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Tajín Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
24of 25Salmon Tacos with Pineapple SalsaAn easy-to-make slaw served on the side of these salmon tacos makes for a filling and fast weeknight dinner. If you prefer more heat in these fish tacos, simply add a pinch or two of chipotle chile powder or cayenne with the chili powder.View Recipe
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Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
An easy-to-make slaw served on the side of these salmon tacos makes for a filling and fast weeknight dinner. If you prefer more heat in these fish tacos, simply add a pinch or two of chipotle chile powder or cayenne with the chili powder.
25of 25One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato OrzoPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessThis one-pot pasta dish with white beans, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes is lively and vibrant and leaves you with an easy cleanup. Toasting the orzo before adding the broth adds another layer of flavor.View Recipe
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One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This one-pot pasta dish with white beans, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes is lively and vibrant and leaves you with an easy cleanup. Toasting the orzo before adding the broth adds another layer of flavor.
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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