Low-Carb High-Protein Dinners: 6 Easy Meals With 35 g+ Protein

Low-Carb High-Protein Dinners: 6 Easy Meals With 35 g+ Protein

A dinner with lots of protein and vegetables but few carbs keeps you full in a calorie deficit and is quick to make. Six ideas with 35 g+ protein each.

Written by Velion Physique. I have done nutrition coaching since 2019, alongside working as a personal trainer with five trainer licences.

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6 dinners (1 portion each)

  1. Chicken and vegetable pan – 180 g chicken breast, peppers, courgette, onion, paprika, a herb quark dip. About 50 g protein.
  2. Salmon with broccoli – 150 g salmon, broccoli and green beans from the oven, lemon-skyr sauce. About 38 g.
  3. Stuffed peppers – 150 g lean mince with tomato and herbs, topped with a little cheese, 25 minutes in the oven. About 40 g.
  4. Omelette with feta and spinach – 3 eggs plus 100 ml egg white, spinach, 30 g feta. About 35 g.
  5. Prawn and courgette noodles – 200 g prawns, spiralised courgette, garlic, chilli, cherry tomatoes. About 40 g.
  6. Vegetarian tofu stir-fry – 250 g firm tofu, pak choi, mushrooms, soy sauce, a few peanuts. About 38 g.

Tips

  • Low-carb is not a must for fat loss – the calorie deficit is what counts. It simply makes some dinners lighter. More: calorie deficit.
  • If you train in the evening, a portion of rice or potatoes after training helps recovery: why cutting carbs too low backfires.

More dinners: high-protein dinners · low-calorie meals. How much protein you need: free Protein Calculator.

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Protein values are approximate and depend on brand and portion. With diabetes, kidney disease or other medical conditions, discuss low-carb eating with a doctor first.

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