5 recipes with foods high in protein

In today's article we propose 5 recipes with foods rich in protein . Let us remember that proteins are essential in our diet, since they participate in numerous functions in the cells of the human body. They are part of basic tissue structures, perform metabolic functions, collaborate in the absorption of nutrients, transport of oxygen... Therefore, we are going to create appealing and easy versions to meet our requirements. As we always tell you, the quantities must be adjusted to each person and context . The general protein intake recommendation is 0.8gx Kg of weight. And when we are faced with contexts where higher physical activity is carried out, the recommendations range between 1.4-2.4gx Kg of weight. Remember that you can always substitute an ingredient in the recipe with another similar one that you have in your pantry or that you may like better.

Tuna and quinoa poke bowl

salmon poke bowl

Ingredients

  • Tuna or salmon: if you don't have time to cook it yourself, you have highly recommended canned options (we recommend buying it naturally)
  • Quinoa
  • Onion
  • spinach leaves
  • Handle (optional)
  • Seasonings you can use: salt, garlic powder, cumin...

Elaboration

  1. Wash the quinoa previously and boil.
  2. Cook the tuna or salmon if necessary (grilled, oven, air fryer...) and take the opportunity to fry the onion. In this step you can season to give the fish more flavor.
  3. Take a bowl and put spinach leaves on the base, add the already cooked quinoa, and the tuna or salmon. If you like the sweet and salty contrast, we recommend adding chopped mango. The mixture is brutal, and this way you have more vitamins and minerals in your preparation. Season to taste and enjoy.
Tuna provides us with about 20 grams of protein per 100 grams of product. And quinoa provides us with 14 grams of protein per 100 grams of product.


Bolognese pasta

lentil pasta bolognese

Ingredients

  • Textured soybeans
  • Onion, zucchini, red pepper
  • Natural or jar fried tomato.
  • Lentil pasta
  • Grated mozzarella

Elaboration

  1. Soak the amount of textured soy that we are going to use in hot water. Leave it for at least 30 minutes to soften.
  2. Cut the onion, zucchini or red pepper as small as possible and fry. Bring the lentil pasta to a boil and set aside.
  3. Drain the textured soybeans well and add to the sauce. Stir well and let cook for a few minutes. Add tomato sauce and let cook. Once ready, stir with the lentil pasta and add mozzarella on top.
Textured soybeans provide us with 51 grams of protein per 100 grams of product. And lentil pasta, about 26 grams of protein per 100 grams of product.

Frozen

protein ice cream

Now with summer, it is normal to feel less appetite for certain foods, which is why we suggest you make your own homemade ice cream, without sacrificing that they are suitable choices to nourish us correctly. This option is perfect for a snack.

Ingredients

  • Protein yogurt or natural skyr.
  • Chopped fruit to taste
  • Defatted peanut powder
  • Chocolate ounces 85%
  • Coconut oil (very little amount, it is to melt the ounces)
  • Protein scoop (optional)

Elaboration

  1. Pour into a blender glass the amount of skyr yogurt, the chopped and peeled fruit (reserve a little for decoration), half the amount of peanut powder that we are going to use (reserve the other half) and the protein scoop.
  2. Blend everything for about 30-45 seconds. Pour into a bowl and place in the freezer for approximately 20 minutes.
  3. Melt the ounces of chocolate with a little coconut oil, we recommend doing it in the microwave with small touches of heat.
  4. Take the bowl out of the freezer and pour the melted chocolate over it, which will solidify. Sprinkle the rest of the peanut powder and decorate with the fruit that we had reserved. And to enjoy!
Sky or protein yogurt provides about 11 grams of protein per 100 grams of product. Peanut powder provides us with about 4.7 grams of protein per 10 grams of product (which is equivalent to a level spoon)

Cold chickpea and prawn salad

cold rpoteic salad This option is very nutritious, easy to digest and you can also include it in your summer dinners. The mixture is delicious.

Ingredients

  • Cooked chickpeas (canned options are very good)
  • Prawns
  • Avocado
  • Lime or lemon
  • Purple Onion
  • Edamames
  • Garlic
  • Cumin
  • Oil

Elaboration

  1. Sauté a clove of garlic and add the red onion and prawns. Season with cumin, cook for a few minutes and set aside.
  2. Boil the edamame in a pot.
  3. You can drain the chickpeas and use them as is, or give them a touch in the air fryer or oven to make them more toasted, it is an optional step.
  4. In a bowl, mix all the cooked ingredients, add the chopped avocado and season with oil, salt and lemon or lime.
Chickpeas provide us with about 20 grams of protein per 100 grams of product. Prawns provide about 22 grams of protein per 100 grams of product. Edamame provides us with 42.2 g of protein per 100 g of product.

Meatballs in sauce

Meatballs in sauce We will make the meatballs at home, since with this recipe they are super quick to make.

Ingredients

  • 500 g minced beef approx.
  • 1 egg
  • 2 grated zucchini
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Ketchup
  • Chilli
  • Onion
  • Lemon zest
  • Cinnamon
  • Rice

Elaboration

  1. In a bowl, mix the meat, egg, grated zucchini, salt and pepper. Form medium-small balls to make them easier to cook. In a frying pan with a little olive oil, fry until the meat is well cooked.
  2. In another pan, add olive oil, cut onion and chilli. Cook over very low heat. Add the tomato sauce, lemon zest and a touch of cinnamon. Leave on low heat. Once ready, serve the meatballs with the sauce. If you want to accompany them with a garnish, we recommend boiling rice. You will love the mixture.
Beef provides about 24 grams per 100 grams of product, in addition to being a protein of high biological value. Rice provides us with about 4.2 grams of protein per 100 grams of product. We remind you of the importance of having a good proportion of each macronutrient in all our meals. In this case we are going to increase the amount of protein more, but we do not forget the carbohydrates provided by foods such as chickpeas, lentils, quinoa... and healthy fats such as peanuts, avocado, salmon. In addition to vitamins and minerals with foods such as spinach, various fruits, onion... Content written by: https://fabsnutri.es/ https://www.instagram.com/fabsnutri/

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