High protein recipes

Fill up with one of our high protein recipes. These colourful, nourishing dishes are packed with protein-rich ingredients, including lean steak, chicken, turkey, lamb, eggs and fish.

There’s also plenty of dishes including plant-based protein, such as chickpeas, lentils, pulses, nuts and tofu. Take a look through our high protein breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas , then get planning some delicious, healthy meals…

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Steak and charred pear salad with blue cheese and tarragon dressing

Filling salads

Steak and charred pear salad with blue cheese and tarragon dressing

This filling salad showcases some classic flavour combos: steak with tangy blue cheese, bitter winter leaves, sweet pear and crunchy pecans.

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Peppered steak and charred radish salad

Steak

Peppered steak and charred radish salad

Steak and pepper is a match made in heaven – and this salad takes the combo to the next level with a double-pepper steak crust.

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Crispy chicken niçoise

Chicken thighs

Crispy chicken niçoise

Nuggets of fried chicken thighs with golden crispy skin are one of the best things you can eat. Serve them with this niçoise-inspired salad.

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Pork chops with bean pureé, sprouts and apples

Pork chops

Pork chops with bean pureé, sprouts and apples

This new take on the classic combo of pork chops with apple and sage is ready in just 30 minutes – but tastes like it took so much longer.

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Sea bream crudo

Raw fish

Sea bream crudo

Crudo is a popular way of serving fresh fish in Italy. Here we've paired thin slices of raw bream with orange, pistachio and chilli.

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Tuna tartare with avocado, soy and ginger

Raw fish

Tuna tartare with avocado, soy and ginger

A speedy, simple starter that’s full of flavour, this tun tartare combines creamy avocado with spankingly fresh fish in an aromatic dressing.

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Lemongrass beef, pear and chicory salad

30-minute meals

Lemongrass beef, pear and chicory salad

Thuy Pham's lemongrass beef is inspired by Vietnamese dish bun bo. Juicy steak, peppery leaves, citrus and peanuts equal an incredible salad.

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Za’atar lamb chopped salad

30-minute meals

Za’atar lamb chopped salad

This fattoush-inspired lamb salad has a perfect balance of texture and flavour. Crunchy pittas, crisp lettuce juicy tomatoes and tender lamb.

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San choy bau (Chinese pork lettuce wraps)

Chinese New Year

San choy bau (Chinese pork lettuce wraps)

Crispy, cold lettuce leaves embrace piping hot pork with bold Chinese seasonings in this lettuce wraps recipe from chef Lara Lee.

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Crispy chicken salad with tenderstem and apricots

30-minute meals

Crispy chicken salad with tenderstem and apricots

This quick chicken salad is inspired by the full-on flavours of a tagine. Serve crispy chicken with apricots, harissa and preserved lemon.

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Pine nut cod with puttanesca sauce

30-minute meals

Pine nut cod with puttanesca sauce

Serve cod with a sweet and sharp puttanesca sauce. The moreish sauce is packed with tomatoes, and capers. An easy weeknight supper for two.

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Apricot-glazed chicken with cauliflower cous cous

Healthy chicken

Apricot-glazed chicken with cauliflower cous cous

Baste chicken thighs with tangy apricot glaze. Sat on a big bed of whizzed and lightly cooked cauliflower, it’s a filling yet healthy dinner.

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Miso-crusted pork with purple sprouting broccoli

Purple sprouting broccoli

Miso-crusted pork with purple sprouting broccoli

Combining umami-rich miso with breadcrumbs to roast a pork tenderloin makes this easy pork dish for four an absolute knockout.

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Chicken and prawn kofta

Healthy chicken

Chicken and prawn kofta

These juicy prawn and chicken kofta are easy to make, shape and grill. Delicious served in pitta or flatbreads with a spicy mango salad.

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Chicken florentine with winter greens

30-minute meals

Chicken florentine with winter greens

We’ve switched the spinach in chicken florentine to cavolo nero for a winter version of this Italian classic. Serve with rice or gnocchi.

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Speedy poached pollock with aromatic spices

30-minute meals

Speedy poached pollock with aromatic spices

This budget, low energy fish dish works well as the pollock cooks gently in the residual heat of aromatic coconut milk.

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