19 High-Protein Mediterranean Diet Lunch Recipes

Recipes like our Piled-High Vegetable Pitas and Salmon Rice Bowl will help you stay full and energized. Cauliflower Spanakopita Melt This cauliflower spanakopita melt is a dream come true! Chopped roasted cauliflower brings a healthy, veggie-packed twist. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower These 20-minute cheese melts are the ultimate comfort foodsatisfying and packed with that cheesy goodness everyone loves. Prebiotic foods like edamame and garlic add flavor and additional gut-healthy benefits....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Tara Allen

19 High-Protein Pasta Dishes to Make Forever

Each dish has at least15 grams of proteinper serving. Plus, these pasta dishes have really impressed our readers, earning 4- and 5-star reviews. We love the vibrant glow of Sungold tomatoes, but red grape tomatoes will work just as well. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta Mint and peas are a natural pairing in this creamy pasta dish. It works well as a vegetarian main dish or can be divided into smaller portions as a side dish....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Stephanie Kaufman

19 High-Protein Shrimp Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

Make a healthy and flavorful dinner with these high-protein shrimp recipes. Keep a bag of frozen shrimp on hand for an easy protein that cooks quickly for weeknight dinners. Spicy Shrimp Tacos These spicy shrimp tacos owe their kick to a smoky chipotle shrimp seasoning blend. Photo: Dera Burreson Cooling avocado and tangy pico de gallo round out the flavor. This vibrant, easy dinner comes together in a flash, making it perfect for busy weeknights....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Jacqueline Robinson

19 High-Protein Skillet Dinners in 30 Minutes or Less

Whip up a dinner with minimal cleanup by making one of these one-skillet recipes. Fresh basil brightens up the dish. Look for shelf-stable gnocchi near other pasta. Photo: Rachel Marek Serve with baby arugula salad with vinaigrette and a glass of pinot grigio. Don’t have a large cast-iron skillet? We tested this recipe on a pizza stone and baking sheet as well. As long as you preheat whichever one you use, the crust will come out crispy every time....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Todd Vance

19 High-Protein Soups for Fall

Enjoy these soups, and theyll help you feel satisfied for the rest of the night. For convenience, you might make this soup with frozen kale without the need to thaw it beforehand. If you like soup with a kick, opt for hot Italian sausage. Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Carol Woods

19 High-Protein, High-Fiber Casseroles You’ll Want to Make Forever

Warm and comforting, casseroles make the perfect option for dinner as the weather starts cooling down! These casseroles are highly rated, with four- and five-star reviews fromEatingWellreaders. Inadequate fiber intake can lead topesky symptomslike inflammation, increased risk of heart disease and gastrointestinal problems. Photo: Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Addingmore proteinto your diet can also help with bone health, muscle growth and repair. Salsa helps bind the ingredients together, along with melted cheese....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Christian Page

19 Inflammation-Fighting Meals You Can Make in 20 Minutes

It doesn’t take much time out of your routine to fight off inflammation. Avocado Pesto Avocados add a silky consistency and cheese-like richness to this dairy-free pesto recipe. Serve alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish. Katie Webster Olives, capers and roasted cherry tomatoes add color and zest to each bite. If you’re not a fan of cilantro, mix in freshly chopped basil or dill instead. Salty feta and chopped fresh vegetables keep this easy lunchtime wrap flavorful and satisfying....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Katherine Lowery

19 Low-Added-Sugar Snacks You'll Want to Pack for Work

These are some of the best snacks to keep you fueled during a long day at work. Recipes like our Cauliflower Chips and Cherry-Cocoa-Pistachio Energy Balls are delicious ways to stay satisfied during the workday. Plus, they require just cauliflower, Parmesan cheese and seasonings to make! Photo: Caitlin Bensel Swap out the Italian seasoning for ranch seasoning or your favorite spice blend for a different flavor profile. Almond butter and cocoa add substance and chocolaty appeal....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Dawn Jenkins

19 Low-Calorie Mediterranean Diet Dinners in Three Steps or Less

Serve with whole-wheat couscous. We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner. Vegetarian Potato-Kale Soup This healthy soup recipe has a rich, yet light and velvety texture. Photo: Greg DuPree Serve with crusty bread and a glass of wine for a cozy meal. It’s easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey. The cauliflower’s nooks and crannies are particularly good at soaking up all the intense flavors of the sauce....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Kevin Holmes

19 Low-Carb Dinners That Are High in Protein

If you’re looking for some inspiration for dinner tonight, these recipes will be sure to satisfy you. Recipes like our Chicken Saltimbocca and Roasted Salmon Caprese are flavorful and nourishing. Chicken Saltimbocca This healthy chicken saltimbocca recipe makes an impressive, yet fast, classy dinner. Blaine Moats Serve this Italian-inspired chicken with roasted broccoli rabe and creamy polenta to round out this elegant meal. Look for Lee Kum Kee Premium oyster-flavored sauce in the Asian-foods aisle of your grocery store....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Crystal Weber

19 Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Dinners in 30 Minutes or Less

Complex carbohydrates are a key component of a healthy diet. They also incorporate plenty of veggies, lean proteins and healthy fats. Research shows theMediterranean diethas a plethora of health benefits, including supporting heart andbrain health. Photo: Greg DuPree Meyer Lemon Chicken Piccata Freshen up a classic chicken dish by using Meyer lemons for the sauce. These lemons have a great tangy aroma and are sweeter and less acidic than regular lemons....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Chase Brooks

19 Low-Carb, High-Protein Dinners in 30 Minutes

Can’t find them? Make your own from chicken breasts. Place each breast on a cutting board and slice them in half lengthwise. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Look for Lee Kum Kee Premium oyster-flavored sauce in the Asian foods aisle of your grocery store. It has the most concentrated oyster flavor. Pair with a side of sauteed greens, such as kale, collards or spinach. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Kelly Lynn

19 Make-Ahead Low-Carb Lunches to Win Your Work Day

Feel free to swap out the turkey for cooked chicken or chickpeas to mix things up. Topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help you power through the afternoon. Make them early in the week for grab-and-go meals when days are busy. Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmerl, Prop Stylist Thom Driver. The zoodles quickly turn tender-crisp as the veggie-packed Bolognese warms in the microwave. Serve it open-face on toasted bread or scoop it on top of fresh salad greens....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Gerald Simon