Getting adequate protein intake is important for a variety of body functions likebone health, muscle repair and digestion.

Try them out to get a boost of protein and deliciousness for dinner.

Add a side salad or a slice of baguette to make it a meal.

Image of Crispy Salmon & Rice Bowl

Photo:Ali Redmond

Feel free to substitute the peas with other veggies such as broccoli or asparagus.

Cooking the vegetables before assembling the lasagna ensures the dish wont be soggy.

We call for zucchini, tomatoes and onion, but feel free to use your favorite vegetables instead.

Bruschetta-Topped Crispy Baked Chicken

Ali Redmond

The savory peanut-curry sauce goes perfectly with the charred broccoli.

The wine-butter sauce is a good complement to the dish, especially with caramelized lemon notes.

And the best partits mixed, assembled and baked in a pie plate for easy cleanup.

a recipe photo of the Chickpeas alla Vodka

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser

To give them that irresistible deep-fried crunch, we rely on panko breadcrumbs with their lighter, flakier texture.

Serve these curry-spiced fritters on top of a green salad or tucked into a pita.

Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.

a recipe photo of Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Prop stylist: Shell Royster, Food stylist: Emily Hall

Pat it dry and dredge it with a bit of flour before sauteing in a hot pan.

This easy dinner comes together in just 20 minutes.

Any tender, quick-cooking mushroom would work for this recipe.

a recipe photo of the Sheet-Pan Teriyaki Salmon with Green Beans

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Look for pineapple thats already been peeled and cored for speedier prep.

Toasting the orzo before adding the broth adds another layer of flavor.

a recipe photo of the Veggie Lasagna

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Avocado Tuna Spinach Salad

Greg DuPree

a recipe photo of the Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Mushroom & Sundried Tomato Sauce

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

a recipe photo of the Mustard-Dill Grilled Salmon with Baby Vegetables

Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek

3755214.jpg

Roasted Tofu & Broccoli with Peanut-Curry Sauce

Jacob Fox

Sautéed Striped Bass With Lemon and Herb Sauce on a white plate

Greg Dupree

a recipe photo of the Crustless Caprese Quiche

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

77013.jpg

Grilled Pineapple and Hot Honey Kebabs on a serving plate with a blue linen

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

8530225.jpg

Red Lentil Fritters with Ginger-Yogurt Sauce

Charlotte and Johnny Autry

Salmon-Stuffed Avocados on a blue surface

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

a recipe photo of Roasted Chickpea & Cauliflower Pitas with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Nicole Hopper, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines

7782142.jpg

6713583.jpg

a recipe photo of the Mushroom-Ricotta Tartines

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans,  Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco,

a recipe photo of the Tajín Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Greg DuPree

5691772.jpg

a recipe photo of the One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo with Lemon & Feta

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless