by Dana M Robinson - Published 6 months ago

8 Protein-Packed Diet Hacks (Easy!)

Protein is a crucial macronutrient for building and maintaining a healthy body, alongside carbohydrates and fat. Our bodies need protein for muscle and bone repair, as well as for energy. Here are eight simple recipes to help you increase your protein intake:

1. CAULIFLOWER AND GREENS FRITTATA

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 210; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 109mg; Sodium: 333mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 19g

2. PROTEIN-PACKED OVERNIGHT OATS

Easy Ways to Pack Protein Into Your Diet

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 438; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 82mg; Carbohydrate: 58g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 23g; Protein: 21g

3. CHICKEN FAJITAS LETTUCE WRAPS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 402; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 93mg; Sodium: 481mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 35g

4. CHICKEN AND KIMCHI-KALE STIR-FRY

A stir-fry made with chicken, kimchi, and kale, offering a flavorful and protein-packed meal.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 220; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 83mg; Sodium: 147mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 29g

5. TOFU AND VEGGIE SAUSAGE SCRAMBLE WITH TURMERIC

A delicious and healthy scramble combining tofu, veggie sausage, and turmeric, a perfect protein-packed breakfast or lunch.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 191; Total Fat: 8.6g; Saturated fat: 0.5g; Monounsaturated fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 300mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 20g*

6. GROUND TURKEY KEEMA AND PEAS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 219; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 78mg; Sodium: 360mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 23g

7. INSTANT POT LOW-CARB LASAGNA STUFFED PEPPERS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 447; Total Fat: 27g; Saturated Fat: 11g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 171mg; Sodium: 605mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 41g

8. INSTANT POT CHICKPEA TIKKA MASALA

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 317; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 685mg; Carbohydrate: 60g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 6g; Protein 11g