High-Protein Broccoli Recipes: 6 Meals With 30 g+ Protein

October 25, 2026

Broccoli has more protein than most vegetables, but it is still a vegetable. Paired with the right protein it becomes the base of a filling, high-protein dinner.

100 g of broccoli has roughly 3 g protein. That is a lot for a vegetable, but not enough for a meal. These recipes combine broccoli with beef, chicken, eggs, fish or cottage cheese to reach 30 g and more.

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The broccoli dinner formula

150 to 200 g broccoli – fresh or frozen
+ 1 main protein of 120 to 150 g
+ a carb if you train: rice, pasta or potatoes
Roast, steam or stir-fry – do not boil it to death

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1. Beef and broccoli stir-fry

Lean beef strips, broccoli, garlic, ginger and soy sauce over rice. Faster than a takeaway. Roughly 40 g protein.

2. Chicken and broccoli pasta

Pasta, chicken breast and broccoli in a light sauce of cream cheese and pasta water. See high-protein pasta. Roughly 45 g protein.

3. Broccoli and cheese egg muffins

Eggs, chopped broccoli and a little cheddar baked in a muffin tin. Three make a breakfast. See egg muffins. Roughly 25 g protein for three.

4. Broccoli and cottage cheese soup

Broccoli and potato soup blended with 200 g cottage cheese. Creamy without cream. More: high-protein soups. Roughly 30 g protein per bowl.

5. Roasted broccoli with chickpeas and feta

Broccoli, chickpeas and feta roasted on one tray with lemon. Vegetarian. Roughly 30 g protein.

6. Salmon and broccoli traybake

Salmon fillets with broccoli and potatoes, 20 minutes in the oven. See high-protein salmon recipes. Roughly 35 g protein.

How to make broccoli taste good

Roast it hot (220 °C) with a little oil and salt until the edges char. Finish with lemon, chilli flakes or parmesan. Frozen broccoli works fine for stir-fries and soups. More ideas: sheet pan dinners and low-carb high-protein dinners.

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Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in broccoli?

Roughly 3 g per 100 g – a lot for a vegetable, but you need another protein source for a full meal.

Is frozen broccoli as healthy as fresh?

Yes. It is frozen soon after harvest and keeps its nutrients well.

Is broccoli good for weight loss?

It is very low in calories and high in fibre, so it fills you up – a great base for weight-loss meals.

Protein values are approximate and vary by brand and portion. If you have a medical condition or food allergy, check with a doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.

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