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Diet · 1280 recipes

High-Protein Recipes

Protein-packed dishes to keep you full and fuel training. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Polenta Scramble with Crispy Sage & Poached EggIntermediate
Breakfast

Polenta Scramble with Crispy Sage & Poached Egg

Cornmeal cakes meet soft eggs and brown butter.

397 cal · 19g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freebreakfast
Œufs Cocotte aux Champignons Sauvages et Truffe NoireSophisticated
Breakfast

Œufs Cocotte aux Champignons Sauvages et Truffe Noire

Baked eggs with foraged mushrooms, black truffle and crispy sage breadcrumbs

485 cal · 19g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-freerestaurant-quality
Whipped Lard & Pickled Egg White Crostini with Black GarlicSophisticated
In-between

Whipped Lard & Pickled Egg White Crostini with Black Garlic

Creamed pork fat on toasted rye, topped with a soft egg yolk and umami-rich black garlic

386 cal · 19g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-free-optiongerman-style
Manakish Breakfast Bowl with Labneh, Dukkah & Charred Tomato ConfitEasy
Breakfast

Manakish Breakfast Bowl with Labneh, Dukkah & Charred Tomato Confit

Creamy labneh, toasted spice blend & slow-roasted tomato on za'atar flatbread crumble

380 cal · 19g protein · 32 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinunder-35-min
Whipped Feta & Charred Heirloom Tomato ScrambleEasy
Breakfast

Whipped Feta & Charred Heirloom Tomato Scramble

Creamy Aegean eggs with crispy sage oil

516 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinmediterranean
Zaatar Scrambled Eggs with Roasted Tomato & LabneEasy
Breakfast

Zaatar Scrambled Eggs with Roasted Tomato & Labne

Creamy eggs, herby za'atar crust, cool tangy labne swirl

384 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
vegetarianhigh-protein15-minute
Scrambled Eggs with Charred Serrano, Crispy Chorizo Oil & Corn Tortilla CrispsIntermediate
Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs with Charred Serrano, Crispy Chorizo Oil & Corn Tortilla Crisps

soft eggs, snappy chiles, golden tortilla shards

596 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
high-protein20-minutegluten-free-option
Crispy Crudités Tartare with Anchovy Mousse & Burnt Lemon OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Crudités Tartare with Anchovy Mousse & Burnt Lemon Oil

Charred vegetables with silky anchovy cream and aromatic herb oil, served on toasted crostini

437 cal · 19g protein · 30 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Corn Silk Scramble with Crispy Chorizo & Charred Jalapeño OilIntermediate
Breakfast

Corn Silk Scramble with Crispy Chorizo & Charred Jalapeño Oil

Three-component egg plate with summer heat and smoke

607 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
high-protein20-minutegluten-free
Tafelspitz with Charred Root Vegetables & Horseradish CreamSophisticated
Lunch

Tafelspitz with Charred Root Vegetables & Horseradish Cream

Silken poached beef tenderloin, sharp root purée, crispy breadcrumb garnish

545 cal · 19g protein · 75 min
high-proteinunder-1.5hr
Charred Octopus Tentacle & Mango Escabeche with Crispy Shallot Oil & Cilantro EmulsionSophisticated
Appetizer

Charred Octopus Tentacle & Mango Escabeche with Crispy Shallot Oil & Cilantro Emulsion

Tender grilled octopus with pickled tropical fruit and fragrant herb oil

421 cal · 19g protein · 90 min
seafoodhigh-protein
Pan-Braised Chickpea & Escarole Stew with Toasted Garlic OilIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Braised Chickpea & Escarole Stew with Toasted Garlic Oil

Tender greens, creamy legumes, fragrant garlic finish

583 cal · 19g protein · 40 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinvegan-adaptable
Bánh Cuốn Tôm Thịt – Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp, Pork & Crispy ShallotsSophisticated
Snack

Bánh Cuốn Tôm Thịt – Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp, Pork & Crispy Shallots

Silken rice cake with pork & shrimp mousse, wood-ear mushrooms, fresh herbs & nuoc cham

363 cal · 19g protein · 75 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinrefined
Ceviche-Cured Amberjack with Rocoto, Cancha & Charred Corn Silk BisqueIntermediate
Lunch

Ceviche-Cured Amberjack with Rocoto, Cancha & Charred Corn Silk Bisque

Raw fish transformed by Peruvian citrus, served in a silken, charred corn broth.

496 cal · 19g protein · 43 min
paleohigh-proteingluten-free
Crispy Tofu Triangles with Sweet-Spicy Chili Dipping SauceEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Tofu Triangles with Sweet-Spicy Chili Dipping Sauce

Golden tofu, fire-bright dipping sauce, herbaceous finish

389 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
vegangluten-freehigh-protein
Coconut Milk Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Bacon & CilantroIntermediate
Breakfast

Coconut Milk Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Bacon & Cilantro

Silky eggs with island spice and pork crackle

457 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free
Scrambled Eggs with Charred Tomato & Crispy Sardine BreadcrumbsEasy
Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs with Charred Tomato & Crispy Sardine Breadcrumbs

Soft eggs, salty fish, toasted crumb texture

438 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
high-protein20-minutepescatarian
Salade Lyonnaise aux Lardons & Œuf PochéEasy
Lunch

Salade Lyonnaise aux Lardons & Œuf Poché

Warm frisée salad with crispy pork belly, soft egg, and Dijon vinaigrette

469 cal · 19g protein · 22 min
high-proteinlow-carbgluten-free
Alheira-Spiced Cheese Crisps with Green Olive TapenadeIntermediate
Snack

Alheira-Spiced Cheese Crisps with Green Olive Tapenade

Thin, lacy Manchego wafers, brined olive spread

536 cal · 19g protein · 25 min
gluten-freehigh-protein30-minute
Crispy Sauerkraut & Smoked Eel Tartine with Mustard EmulsionSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Sauerkraut & Smoked Eel Tartine with Mustard Emulsion

Fermented rye crust, warm-smoked eel, pickled cabbage, and a bright yellow mustard foam

465 cal · 19g protein · 35 min
high-proteindairy-freegerman-style
Bánh Cuốn Tôm—Shrimp & Pork Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Fish Sauce DipEasy
Appetizer

Bánh Cuốn Tôm—Shrimp & Pork Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Fish Sauce Dip

Delicate, herbaceous, and impossibly easy

255 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
gluten-free-friendly20-minutehigh-protein
Harissa-Roasted Egg Nest with Charred Tomato & Crispy Shallot OilIntermediate
Breakfast

Harissa-Roasted Egg Nest with Charred Tomato & Crispy Shallot Oil

Spiced shakshuka reimagined as a confident sear

467 cal · 19g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable30-minute
Crispy Halloumi Saganaki with Hot Honey & ThymeEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Halloumi Saganaki with Hot Honey & Thyme

Pan-fried cheese with warm spiced honey, crispy breadcrumbs and oregano

438 cal · 19g protein · 18 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free-option
Crispy Corn Masa Cones with Charred Jalapeño Crema, Crab & Black Bean PuréeIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Corn Masa Cones with Charred Jalapeño Crema, Crab & Black Bean Purée

Shatteringly crisp vessels, silky bean base, lump crab, cooling herb cream

369 cal · 18g protein · 40 min
gluten-freehigh-protein