20 Yummy High Protein Side Dishes
Completing your protein goals is very challenging, especially if you’re busy. I faced the same situation for years, but now, I’ve come up with the solution.
The high-protein side dishes!
I’ve come up with the 20 best of best protein-packed side dishes. These dishes will add a nutritious boost to your meal and help support healthy digestion, muscle recovery, and bone strength.
And what’s so special about these recipes? These are easy to make and come together in just a few minutes.
I’ve tried these dishes and seen a major increase in my muscle mass and overall health.
So try them and achieve your goals, whether they’re weight loss, muscle gain, or something else.
1-LEBANESE FALAFEL
This Authentic Homemade Lebanese Falafel Recipe is perfect for you if you want to learn how to make perfectly crisp and extremely flavourful falafels.
2-MERCIMEK KOFTE
Mercimek Kofte (Turkish Vegan Lentil Meatballs) is a healthy and flavourful Turkish dish with fine bulgur, red lentils, onions, tomato & red pepper paste, and spices.
3-Roasted Chickpea Salad
Roasted Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing is light, crispy, healthy, and flavorful! This fresh Mediterranean salad is also vegan & gluten-free.
4-Taco Lettuce Wrap
This lettuce wrap recipe is a keto-friendly weeknight dinner that can be on the table in just 20 minutes.
These tacos are a healthy and fun twist on a family favorite using fresh ingredients and a flavorful blend of spices.
5-Instant Pot Scotch Eggs
This dish looks amazing, but it can be made easily using the Instant Pot.
Impress your guests and diversify your breakfast with this egg recipe.
All you need is eggs, ground sausage, oil, and spices – that’s all!
6-Crispy Fried Anchovies
Need a super crispy, (mostly) healthy, high-protein snack? Make these Fried Anchovies (aka Boquerones Fritos) in just a few minutes.
They’re lightly coated in seasoned flour and fried quickly.
7-Fried Chicken Hearts
These Fried Chicken Hearts are addicting; you cannot stop eating them!
They are incredibly easy to make and a great “beginner” recipe for those hesitant about eating chicken hearts.
8-Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Air Fryer Salmon Bites is a quick and easy way to cook salmon with just a few ingredients! Delicious and cooks in under 10 minutes!
9-Tuna Pasta Salad
This is the absolute best Tuna Pasta Salad I’ve ever had.
It has an amazing creamy but not heavy dressing, and the tasty tuna pairs perfectly with soft, chewy pasta and crunchy veggies added in.
10-AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS
This SUPER easy recipe makes the most mouthwatering homemade air fryer chicken wings!
Tossed the most irresistible sweet chili sauce that’ll have you licking your fingers (and plate) clean.
11-Vegan Mac and Cheese
Want mac and cheese but follow a vegan or nut-free diet? Try this delicious vegan mac and cheese without cashews.
12-CAULIFLOWER HAM CASSEROLE
Cauliflower replaces potatoes in this creamy, low-carb Cauliflower Ham Casserole. This comforting dish is a great way to make use of leftover ham.
13-Kodiak Cakes Cornbread
This Kodiak cornbread recipe has more protein than regular cornbread and is made with 100% heart-healthy whole grains
14-VIETNAMESE SHRIMP SALAD Rolls
Make these veggie and protein-packed spring rolls in minutes with simple tips and tricks that’ll have you rolling like a pro in no time!
Vietnamese spring rolls are so fun to make with friends or family for dinner, and they’re budget-friendly and healthy, too!
15-Deviled Eggs Pasta Salad
Love macaroni and love deviled eggs? Then you will LOVE this Deviled Egg Pasta Salad!
Made with all your deviled egg ingredients and pasta, this is the only macaroni salad you want to make this season!
16-roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pecans
Roasted Brussels Sprouts are crispy and delicious! And you take crispiness to a whole new level when you add crunchy pecans to the Brussels Sprouts.
17- Cauliflower Rice
This easy-to-make Thanksgiving side dish is great for everyone, as it is delicious, and many people will be able to eat it!
18-Easy Fried Cabbage
Smoky kielbasa sausage and healthy cabbage come together in this delicious and healthy Stir Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa recipe.
Make this as a light dinner or a side dish. A keto-friendly option is included, too!
19-Lebanese Moussaka
Lebanese Moussaka is a simple, delicious eggplant and chickpea stew infused with Middle Eastern flavors.
This flavorful Lebanese Moussaka is vegan, easy to make, Gluten-free, and perfect for the whole family!
20-Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
This sausage-stuffed acorn Squash is the perfect Fall or Winter dish that is healthy, hearty, and filling.
