Sharing a roundup of lazy high-protein dinners I make when I don’t feel like cooking.
Hi friends! Are you OK? I hope you’re having a great morning so far. I’m getting ready for a business trip to San Diego and have been taking coaching calls all morning.
In today’s post, I wanted to share a roundup of some dinner options – specifically a high-protein dinner that I always come back to when I don’t feel like cooking. The pilot is away frequently, which means I need nutritious, simple, and realistic meals for after school, the basketball shuffle, and the chaos at the end of the day.
These dinners save me when I don’t want to think, cut a million things, or be in the kitchen all night.
my first choice
I keep these on hand almost all the time:
roast chicken
Ground beef
Frozen wild salmon (always from ButcherBox)
Frozen or roasted vegetables (I roast a large pot once and use it throughout the week)
Simple sauce (I like Kevin’s sauce from Thrive Market)
Rice and gluten-free noodles
Salad kit (a lifesaver in times of crisis)
Now…my top ten lazy high-protein dinners. Please steal these and help girls out by sharing your favorites in the comments.
A lazy high-protein dinner
1.Salmon Bowl
I cook rice in the Instant Pot (wash rice, add equal parts rice and water, cook manually for 12 minutes – perfect every time). While the rice was cooking, I air fried the frozen salmon with salt and pepper. I’ll cut a cucumber, microwave edamame, and have a seaweed snack. Top the rice with salmon, edamame, cucumber, seaweed, and drizzle with soy sauce and Sriracha sauce.
2. Crack the eggs into the bowl
The kids were obsessed with it and it served as leftovers for lunch the next day. Easy, fast and packed with protein.
3.Simple tofu + fried noodles
The kids love tofu so I try to add it in once a week. I drained the tofu, wrapped it in paper towels, then placed a heavy pot on top and cooked it for 10-15 minutes. Then I stir-fry it with veggies and toss it with cooked noodles and a simple sauce like homemade peanut butter sauce or Kevin sauce.
4. Tacos with ButcherBox barbacoa
ButcherBox barbacoa is elite. It was already fully cooked and frozen, so I just warmed it up on the stove. I made veggie fajitas (onions, bell peppers, garlic, dill) and served them with avocado and coyote tortillas.
5. Teriyaki chicken, vegetables and rice
If I have time, I cook the chicken in the Instant Pot; otherwise, shredded rotisserie chicken works great. I sauté any veggies (onions, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, broccoli), cook the rice in the Instant Pot, and heat everything up with Kevin’s teriyaki sauce. Prosperity.
6. Spanish Tortillas with Hummus and Vegetables
Probably my number one comfort meal right now, especially after Spain where we can get this at the market every day (best ever). The entire process takes approximately 30 minutes, but most of the time requires no human intervention. I served it with homemade hummus, sliced veggies and fruit.
7.Breakfast and dinner
When the pilot leaves, breakfast and dinner are almost guaranteed.
Our top picks:
Three ingredient pancakes
Breakfast Tacos with Salsa
Crustless Quiche (I made this earlier in the day and kept it in the fridge)
8. Chicken crust pizza
Crust:
1 pound ground chicken
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
instruct:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the chicken and spices and flatten into a 12-14 inch disc (about 3/4 – 1 inch thick – basically a giant burger patty). Bake 25 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Add the tomato sauce and vegetables and bake for another 5 minutes, finishing with fresh basil and feta.
9. Shrimp Pesto Pasta
While the pasta is cooking, sauté the shrimp with garlic, salt and pepper. Add lemon zest to shrimp and toss with pasta and store-bought pesto. Serve with a side salad or grilled vegetables.
10. Burger Bowl
We love the burger bowl. I cooked the patties earlier in the day and served them with lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, pickles, fries (Alexia’s waffle fries are our favorite) and a drizzle of secret sauce.
For cooking, we use Our Place and Cilantro – I love using non-toxic cookware and it looks great on the stove.
If you’re trying to increase your protein, my go-to protein powder is Truvani. I mix it with daily nutritional support to make a daily protein pudding and top it with berries and hemp seeds.
If you’re looking for more meal inspiration, Sculpture Society has just launched Nutrition – I’ve been using it to find new ideas. If you want to take a look, you can use GINAJAN!
So tell me, friends: What’s your favorite lazy high-protein dinner? Welcome to share good products in the comments.
hehe,
Gina
PS If you are eating “clean” but still feeling stuck, this is something I watch closely with my clients. If you’re curious, you can learn more about 1:1 support here.
