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convenient dinner ideas (higher protein)

MikeSEA
MikeSEA Posts: 1,074 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I tend not to record my evening meals (mostly out of laziness), but going into dinner, I've got about 700-800 calories to play with, about 30g carbs left, and 80-100g protein. What the heck am i supposed to do with that? Chicken breast gets old, fast.

I need some ideas for something easy, fast, and vaguely interesting and high in protein.

What do y'all like?

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  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    Have a steak and some veges
  • cpegasus01
    cpegasus01 Posts: 400 Member
    shellfish/fish/steak. It's all good!
  • MrsRipdizzle
    MrsRipdizzle Posts: 490 Member
    If I still need to get a lot of protein in by the end of the day, I make a yummy protein shake to go along with my normal dinner. I really like Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey Caramel Toffee Fudge protein with some milk and crushed ice (almond milk is amazing with it too!).
  • freshstart4me
    freshstart4me Posts: 96
    pizza chicken

    pound chicken breast flat
    brown it for a few mins on stove top
    add sauce and whatever toppings you like
    broil/cook in oven.

    *drool*

    that's what we're having here tonight anyways :)
  • vanessaclarkgbr
    vanessaclarkgbr Posts: 731 Member
    Do you like seafood, pork or firm fish such as monkfish? If so, you can pack plenty into a stirfry along with most of your veg portions for the day, if you need to up the cals you could have some noodles/rice with it to bulk it up a little. Otherwise, how about mixed bean salads, with new potatoes and some (reasonable cal ;-) ) dressing? Stacks of protein in some of the beans, canned (and rinsed well for the sodium) ready in mins :-)
  • jeanie✰
    jeanie✰ Posts: 127
    pizza chicken

    pound chicken breast flat
    brown it for a few mins on stove top
    add sauce and whatever toppings you like
    broil/cook in oven.

    *drool*

    that's what we're having here tonight anyways :)

    omg this sounds amazzzzing.
  • InTenn
    InTenn Posts: 99
    Boneless pork loin chops. Charcoal. Yum.
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    Mediterranean Crusted Cod - http://healthydoesntmeanboring.blogspot.com/2011/08/mediterranean-crusted-cod.html

    Sweet & Spicy Salmon - http://healthydoesntmeanboring.blogspot.com/2011/08/sweet-spicy-salmon.html

    Apricot Pork Loin w/ Saute'd Mushrooms & Onions - http://healthydoesntmeanboring.blogspot.com/2011/06/apricot-pork-loin-w-sauted-mushrooms.html

    Chili Meatloaf - http://healthydoesntmeanboring.blogspot.com/2011/05/chili-meatloaf.html

    Sweet & Savory Summer Simmer - http://healthydoesntmeanboring.blogspot.com/2011/05/sweet-savory-summer-simmer.html
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Pork or beef tenderloin has about the same fat content as chicken breasts. Fish is a great option! A nice big tuna or swordfish steak or grilled salmon would do the trick. Shrimp stir fry.
  • freshstart4me
    freshstart4me Posts: 96
    pizza chicken

    pound chicken breast flat
    brown it for a few mins on stove top
    add sauce and whatever toppings you like
    broil/cook in oven.

    *drool*

    that's what we're having here tonight anyways :)

    omg this sounds amazzzzing.

    it totally is....
  • Artemis_Acorn
    Artemis_Acorn Posts: 836 Member
    Add some cheese to your veggies. Throw some hard boiled eggs, beans and nuts in the salad. Have a serving of cottage cheese and fruit. Pick high protein veggies like broccoli, have a protein bar/protein shake. Tuna and fish fillets are high in protein. Drink a glass of milk with dinner.
  • ArtificiallyBalanced
    ArtificiallyBalanced Posts: 44
    salmon with a big veggie filled salad and a sweet potato is one of my fav meals! i also eat egg white omelets for dinner a lot when i need something simple but high in protein and cheap! i use spinach mushrooms feta cheese tomatoes and about 5 egg whites. if im feeling snacky or just need to eat more calories after dinner, i make a smoothie-in-a-bowl. this is such a great idea for when you feel like you want to eat something after dinner but dont want to blow calories on a dessert. i throw a cup of frozen spinach, a cup of frozen berries, 1/2 scoop protein powder and some splenda in a blender and it comes out so nice and thick, and i pour it in a bowl and eat with a spoon so it feels like ice cream! sometimes ill throw some cereal and PB on top too :)
  • vanessaclarkgbr
    vanessaclarkgbr Posts: 731 Member
    pizza chicken

    pound chicken breast flat
    brown it for a few mins on stove top
    add sauce and whatever toppings you like
    broil/cook in oven.

    *drool*

    that's what we're having here tonight anyways :)

    omg this sounds amazzzzing.

    I'm in too! mmmmmmmmmmmmm!
  • Taskcr
    Taskcr Posts: 25
    Yupp I'm totally making pizza chicken for dinner tonight, what a fabulous idea!
  • MikeSEA
    MikeSEA Posts: 1,074 Member
    I admit, I'm intrigued by the chicken pizza. Plus I don't have to make a trip to store.

    Thanks everyone for all the ideas.
  • Taskcr
    Taskcr Posts: 25
    How many calories is a serving of this? I'm not sure how to add it in the food count since I can't find it?
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