High-protein GLP-1 recipes

107 recipes, each with its nutrition calculated.

Protein matters more when you are eating less, because it helps you keep muscle while weight comes off. How much you need depends on your weight and your dose, which is why the calculator works out your own daily floor rather than giving everyone one number.

Each of these recipes carries 30 g or more in a single serving, so one of them goes a long way towards the floor the calculator gives you.

Recipes: 107
Median protein: 35 g
Median energy: 435 kcal
Median time: About 40 min

How these were chosen

Every recipe here has at least 30 g of protein per serving, calculated from its ingredients, and gets at least 20% of its energy from protein, which is the EU definition of high protein in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. Sorted by protein per serving, highest first. Nutrition is calculated per serving from USDA FoodData Central, and the figures are medians across this list. How we develop our recipes, or download the nutrition data.

Turkey and mushroom stroganoff
Turkey and mushrooms in a paprika sauce with yoghurt and noodles.
About 35 min · 475 kcal · 50 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Chicken Florentine with rice
Chicken with spinach and a smooth, lightly creamy sauce.
About 35 min · 485 kcal · 44 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Chicken, apple and cheddar melts
Toasted wholemeal bread with chicken, apple and a small cheddar topping.
About 20 min · 455 kcal · 44 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Chicken and white bean open sandwich
Toast with lemony white beans, chicken and parsley.
About 10 min · 425 kcal · 43 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Tarragon chicken with creamy white beans
Tender chicken in a creamy white bean sauce with fresh tarragon.
About 30 min · 375 kcal · 43 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Chicken and pea savoury pancakes
Folded pancakes filled with chicken, peas and a light sauce.
About 40 min · 450 kcal · 42 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Chicken, artichoke and butter bean bake
A lemon-scented bake with chicken, artichokes and soft butter beans.
About 40 min · 380 kcal · 42 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Turkey meatballs with roasted pepper sauce
Tender turkey meatballs in a smooth pepper sauce, served with orzo.
About 40 min · 585 kcal · 42 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Chicken and pea pearl barley risotto
A comforting barley bowl with chicken, peas and Parmesan.
About 1 hr 5 min · 455 kcal · 42 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Turkey and spinach roulades
Rolled turkey cutlets filled with spinach and ricotta.
About 45 min · 370 kcal · 42 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Chicken souvlaki with warm flatbread
Oregano chicken skewers with warm flatbread and cucumber yoghurt.
About 35 min · 440 kcal · 42 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Chicken, mushroom and spelt soup
Chicken and mushrooms with chewy spelt and parsley.
About 55 min · 385 kcal · 41 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Turkey and cheddar mini meatloaves
Individual turkey meatloaves with cheddar and roasted carrots.
About 50 min · 580 kcal · 41 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Turkey, pear and cheddar toastie
A warm turkey toastie with thin pear slices and melted cheddar.
About 20 min · 440 kcal · 41 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Turkey, pea and basil pasta salad
Turkey and peas with pasta and a fresh basil dressing.
About 30 min · 475 kcal · 41 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Turkey burger with pepper yoghurt and wedges
A tender turkey burger with roasted pepper sauce and oven wedges.
About 50 min · 595 kcal · 40 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Lemon-oregano chicken with courgette orzo
Oregano chicken with soft courgette, orzo and fresh lemon zest.
About 30 min · 420 kcal · 40 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Chicken, pumpkin and basil orzo
Chicken and orzo with soft roasted pumpkin and basil.
About 40 min · 455 kcal · 40 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Apricot chicken with couscous
Chicken and couscous with soft apricot and parsley.
About 35 min · 455 kcal · 40 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Chicken with potato rösti and mushrooms
Chicken and mushroom sauce beside a lightly crisp potato rösti.
About 40 min · 375 kcal · 40 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Turkey, pumpkin and wild rice soup
Turkey, pumpkin and wild rice in a thyme-scented broth.
About 1 hr · 380 kcal · 40 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Baked salmon cakes with dill yoghurt
Lightly crisp salmon cakes with dill yoghurt and a simple cucumber side.
About 1 hr 5 min · 395 kcal · 40 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Turkey, cranberry and cottage cheese rolls
A familiar turkey roll with a small cranberry accent.
About 10 min · 375 kcal · 39 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Mild chicken fajita rice bowls
Chicken, peppers and rice with warm spices and yoghurt.
About 30 min · 465 kcal · 39 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Roasted salmon with lentils and carrots
Salmon over warm lentils with sweet roasted carrots.
About 45 min · 510 kcal · 39 g protein · 13 g fibre per serving
Cod and trout fish pie
A fish pie with cod, trout, peas and a soft potato topping.
About 1 hr 5 min · 455 kcal · 39 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Chicken, butter bean and rosemary soup
Chicken and butter beans in a rosemary broth with soft vegetables.
About 40 min · 335 kcal · 39 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Chicken and sweetcorn noodle soup
Chicken, sweetcorn and noodles in a mild, warming broth.
About 30 min · 390 kcal · 38 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Chicken cacciatore with soft polenta
A tomato and mushroom chicken braise over soft polenta.
About 40 min · 405 kcal · 38 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Turkey and lentil bolognese
A slow-simmered tomato sauce with turkey, lentils and pasta.
About 45 min · 580 kcal · 38 g protein · 12 g fibre per serving
Chicken and mushroom baked potato
A baked potato filled with chicken, mushrooms and a spoonable yoghurt sauce.
About 1 hr 15 min · 385 kcal · 38 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Mediterranean chicken and chickpea soup
Chicken, chickpeas and soft vegetables in an oregano broth.
About 35 min · 350 kcal · 38 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Basque-style chicken and pepper rice
A colourful rice pot with chicken, sweet peppers and paprika.
About 40 min · 455 kcal · 38 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Chicken Waldorf-style rye sandwiches
Chicken, apple and celery on rye with a yoghurt dressing.
About 15 min · 440 kcal · 38 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Cornmeal-baked tilapia with sweet potato
Lightly coated white fish with sweet potato wedges and yoghurt slaw.
About 45 min · 420 kcal · 38 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Normandy-style chicken with apple and prunes
A gentle chicken braise with apple, prunes and thyme.
About 35 min · 405 kcal · 38 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Chicken and vegetable cobbler
A chicken and vegetable filling beneath small savoury scones.
About 55 min · 485 kcal · 38 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Prawn and sweetcorn quesadillas
Folded tortillas with prawns, sweetcorn and melted cheese.
About 25 min · 435 kcal · 37 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Tofu and spinach cannelloni
Pasta tubes filled with tofu and spinach under tomato sauce.
About 1 hr 5 min · 505 kcal · 37 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Turkey koftas with minted yoghurt and couscous
Mildly spiced turkey koftas with couscous and mint yoghurt.
About 30 min · 475 kcal · 37 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Cod and chickpea fritters
Soft-centred cod and chickpea fritters with a parsley yoghurt dip.
About 50 min · 410 kcal · 37 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Chicken, roasted pepper and couscous lunch bowl
Couscous with chicken, roasted peppers and a simple yoghurt dressing.
About 15 min · 380 kcal · 37 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Maple-Dijon turkey with apple and cabbage
Turkey cutlets with a restrained maple-mustard glaze and tender apple cabbage.
About 45 min · 380 kcal · 37 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Chicken pot pie with filo
Chicken and vegetables beneath a lightly crisp filo lid.
About 50 min · 405 kcal · 37 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Dijon-dill salmon with crushed potatoes
Roasted salmon, crushed new potatoes and a cool dill sauce.
About 35 min · 495 kcal · 37 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Chicken and leek barley soup
A warm chicken soup with soft leeks, carrots and pearl barley.
About 55 min · 405 kcal · 36 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Rosemary tofu with butter bean mash
Rosemary tofu with warm bean mash and roasted carrots.
About 45 min · 440 kcal · 36 g protein · 12 g fibre per serving
Sea bass with white bean and basil mash
Sea bass with warm basil beans and soft roasted tomatoes.
About 35 min · 340 kcal · 36 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Prawn, pea and lemon risotto
A gently creamy risotto with prawns, peas and lemon zest.
About 40 min · 445 kcal · 36 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Chicken piccata with parsley potatoes
Chicken with a light lemon-caper sauce and parsley potatoes.
About 35 min · 350 kcal · 36 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Hummus, chicken and roasted carrot wrap
A soft wrap with chicken, roasted carrots and a thin hummus layer.
About 35 min · 445 kcal · 36 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Rosemary chicken with roasted grapes
Rosemary chicken with warm grapes and roasted carrots.
About 50 min · 400 kcal · 36 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Halibut with saffron chickpeas
Halibut gently cooked over saffron-scented chickpeas and tomatoes.
About 40 min · 340 kcal · 36 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Salmon and mushroom buckwheat galettes
Buckwheat crêpes wrapped around salmon, mushrooms and yoghurt.
About 45 min · 460 kcal · 35 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Trout with potato rösti and beetroot yoghurt
Roasted trout with crisp-edged rösti and a colourful beetroot sauce.
About 40 min · 415 kcal · 35 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Mushroom and tofu stroganoff
Mushrooms and tofu in a smooth paprika sauce with rice.
About 40 min · 495 kcal · 35 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Chicken, lemon and rice soup
A simple chicken and rice soup finished with lemon and parsley.
About 35 min · 350 kcal · 35 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Prawn, fennel and tomato soup
A coastal tomato soup with prawns, fennel and white beans.
About 40 min · 295 kcal · 35 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Tofu and spinach pesto barley
Pearl barley with tofu and a fresh spinach-basil sauce.
About 50 min · 490 kcal · 35 g protein · 13 g fibre per serving
Prawn and courgette linguine
Linguine with prawns, tender courgette and a light parsley sauce.
About 30 min · 395 kcal · 35 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Tuna, tomato and olive pasta bake
A simple pasta bake with tuna, tomato and a modest mozzarella topping.
About 45 min · 435 kcal · 35 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Cod, tomato and fennel broth
A light coastal broth with cod, fennel and white beans.
About 40 min · 305 kcal · 34 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Red lentil and tomato pasta shells
Pasta filled with lentils and tofu in tomato sauce.
About 35 min · 545 kcal · 34 g protein · 14 g fibre per serving
Tofu, leek and mustard pot pie
Tofu and leeks in a mustard sauce beneath a puff pastry lid.
About 55 min · 535 kcal · 34 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Salmon and spinach filo parcels
Salmon and spinach wrapped in a lightly crisp filo parcel.
About 45 min · 515 kcal · 34 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Tofu and roasted grape spelt salad
Warm spelt with tofu, roasted grapes and parsley.
About 45 min · 500 kcal · 34 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Turkey and butter bean tomato soup
A substantial tomato soup with turkey, butter beans and herbs.
About 40 min · 390 kcal · 34 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Turkey meatball and orzo soup
Small turkey meatballs, orzo and spinach in a clear herb broth.
About 45 min · 420 kcal · 34 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Pork tenderloin with apple, sage and polenta
Sliced pork tenderloin with soft apple and sage over polenta.
About 40 min · 410 kcal · 34 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Cod and sweetcorn chowder
A coastal-style chowder with cod, sweetcorn and a soft potato base.
About 40 min · 370 kcal · 34 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Trout with almond parsley crumbs
Trout with a delicate almond crust, potatoes and tender carrots.
About 40 min · 450 kcal · 34 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Turkey and fennel patties with soft carrots
Turkey patties with finely chopped fennel and a carrot-potato mash.
About 45 min · 460 kcal · 34 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Smoky turkey and sweet potato skillet
A mild, smoky skillet with turkey, sweet potato and a yoghurt finish.
About 40 min · 440 kcal · 34 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Salmon, potato and dill soup
A Nordic-inspired soup with salmon, potatoes and fresh dill.
About 40 min · 485 kcal · 34 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Provençal cod with olives and beans
Cod baked over tomatoes and white beans with a small olive accent.
About 40 min · 320 kcal · 34 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Prawn and avocado rice bowl
Prawns, rice and cucumber with a modest avocado portion.
About 30 min · 380 kcal · 34 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Tofu and aubergine peanut stew
A mild tomato stew with tofu, aubergine and a measured peanut sauce.
About 40 min · 500 kcal · 34 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Tempeh and mushroom bourguignon
Tempeh and mushrooms in a thyme-scented vegetable gravy.
About 50 min · 450 kcal · 33 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Tofu and pea shepherd's pie
A savoury tofu and vegetable filling beneath mashed potato.
About 1 hr 5 min · 440 kcal · 33 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Brothy tofu and vegetable tortellini
Tofu and vegetables with pasta parcels in a clear herb broth.
About 25 min · 500 kcal · 33 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Chicken and chestnut stuffed squash
Roasted squash filled with chicken, chestnuts and sage.
About 1 hr 5 min · 395 kcal · 33 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Mild lentil and tempeh chilli
A mild tomato chilli with lentils, tempeh and sweet pepper.
About 50 min · 515 kcal · 33 g protein · 14 g fibre per serving
Tomato, mozzarella and lentil bake
Lentils and roasted tomatoes beneath a bubbling mozzarella topping.
About 45 min · 460 kcal · 32 g protein · 17 g fibre per serving
Haddock and spinach breakfast pot
Gently poached haddock with spinach and potatoes in a light milk broth.
About 35 min · 315 kcal · 32 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Crab and courgette cakes
Baked crab cakes with courgette and a lemon yoghurt dip.
About 45 min · 370 kcal · 32 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Haddock and leek rice soup
Haddock, rice and leeks in a lightly milky broth.
About 40 min · 405 kcal · 32 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Turkey picadillo bowls
A mild turkey and tomato mixture with olives, raisins and rice.
About 35 min · 495 kcal · 32 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Prawn and rice stuffed courgettes
Soft courgette boats with prawns, rice and fresh herbs.
About 50 min · 350 kcal · 32 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Pork, pear and mustard pita
Warm pork and pear in a soft pita with mustard yoghurt.
About 30 min · 360 kcal · 32 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Hake in green parsley sauce
Hake with peas and potatoes in a fresh parsley sauce.
About 35 min · 325 kcal · 32 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Roasted carrot and lentil tahini bowls
Lentils and tofu with roasted carrots and a measured tahini dressing.
About 45 min · 425 kcal · 32 g protein · 16 g fibre per serving
Prawn, orange and fennel rice salad
A fresh rice salad with prawns, orange and finely sliced fennel.
About 35 min · 385 kcal · 31 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Spinach and cottage cheese baked eggs
Individual baked eggs with spinach, chives and a little crumbled feta.
About 35 min · 410 kcal · 31 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Lemon-herb tofu with Mediterranean rice
Herb-roasted tofu with rice, courgette and parsley.
About 45 min · 470 kcal · 31 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Tempeh and pearl barley stuffed cabbage
Soft cabbage rolls with tempeh, barley and tomato sauce.
About 1 hr 15 min · 480 kcal · 31 g protein · 13 g fibre per serving
Asparagus and Gruyère crustless quiche
A delicate asparagus quiche with a modest Gruyère finish.
About 45 min · 370 kcal · 31 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Mediterranean tofu flatbread melts
Warm flatbreads with tofu, tomatoes and a creamy white bean spread.
About 27 min · 475 kcal · 31 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Prawn and sweetcorn polenta bowls
Soft polenta topped with prawns, sweetcorn and parsley.
About 30 min · 355 kcal · 31 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Turkey and rice cabbage rolls
Soft cabbage leaves wrapped around turkey and rice in tomato sauce.
About 1 hr 15 min · 445 kcal · 31 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Tempeh and plum rice skillet
Tempeh and rice with warm plums and a mild ginger note.
About 35 min · 520 kcal · 31 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Smoky tempeh baked potatoes
Baked potatoes filled with smoky tempeh and sweet pepper.
About 1 hr 15 min · 450 kcal · 31 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Sardine, lemon and parsley spaghetti
Spaghetti with sardines, parsley and a light lemon finish.
About 20 min · 450 kcal · 31 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Smoky tofu and black bean stuffed peppers
Roasted peppers with a smoky tofu, bean and rice filling.
About 55 min · 450 kcal · 31 g protein · 13 g fibre per serving
Turkey and apple breakfast patties
Mildly seasoned turkey patties with grated apple, toast and warm tomatoes.
About 25 min · 380 kcal · 31 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Salmon and potato dill bowl
Flaked salmon with new potatoes, peas and dill yoghurt.
About 30 min · 380 kcal · 30 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Tuna and sweet potato fishcakes
Baked tuna fishcakes with sweet potato and a chive dip.
About 1 hr 25 min · 355 kcal · 30 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Baked haddock with pea mash
Haddock with soft potato-pea mash and chopped chives.
About 35 min · 320 kcal · 30 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving

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