High-protein recipes

Enjoy our creamy spinach chicken with plenty of sauce and rice or potatoes on the side. Serving four, it's an ideal midweek dinner for a family

Whip up this easy version of the traditional Spanish seafood dish using storecupboard staples. Add extras to paella rice such as chorizo and peas if you like

Serve these fragrant, spiced eggs for a simple, meat-free meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights and the mix of rice and protein is light yet filling

Chicken breasts are tenderised, covered in breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crispy to make this tasty German-inspired dish. It's an easy dinner everyone will love

Use ramen paste as a base stock for cooking the noodles – it adds plenty of flavour without any extra effort.

A light dish of grilled chicken fillets and authentic salad with Kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomato and mint

If you're in need of a healthy protein boost, try making this healthy omelette for breakfast – using fewer yolks lowers the cholesterol

Protein-packed quinoa makes this midweek meal a superhealthy option

Spiralize courgettes to make this healthier, gluten-free 'pasta' dish. The vegetarian meatballs use ground almonds instead of breadcrumbs to increase the protein

The secret ingredient in this chipotle-spiced, beef chilli con carne is a storecupboard favourite - baked beans

A one-pot fish stew with shellfish and all the fresh flavours of the Mediterranean - serve with plenty of bread for dipping

Smoked tofu adds protein to these vegetarian fajitas - pop on the table with corn or wheat wraps and watch them disappear

This fruity, Moroccan-style lamb tagine is full of goodness and guaranteed to satisfy a crowd. Save time and make this easy one-pot up to two days ahead

A classic one-pot is the easy answer to mid-week cooking- hearty, filling, warming and packed full of veggies

Get some protein into a vegan diet with this tasty chickpea curry jacket. It's an easy midweek meal, or filling lunch that packs a lot of flavour

For a low-fat energy lunch try a carbohydrate-heavy baked potato with a light and nutritious filling

A smooth blended chickpea dip with tahini and garlic that's versatile and good for you, this easy hummus makes a great snack or lunch

A protein-packed version of a classic fry-up from Joe Wicks. Pile on the steak, mushrooms and spinach for a hearty, filling start to the day

Try this no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour. Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce

Keep these nutty chicken satay strips in the fridge for a healthy choice when you're peckish. The chicken is served with cucumber and sweet chilli sauce

Use leftover chicken or buy it ready-cooked for these speedy protein pots. The chicken is combined with spiced lentils and tomatoes and topped with tzatziki

These mega-sized fishcakes are packed with high-protein white fish and served on top of a tasty mix of minty peas and leeks