Struggling to hit your daily protein target?
You’re not alone, and it’s often not a lack of effort, but a lack of planning. One of the most overlooked opportunities to boost daily protein is at dinner. Including a high-quality protein source in your evening meal not only helps you meet your target but also supports muscle recovery and keeps you feeling fuller for longer.
That’s why we’ve created this practical guide to high-protein dinner options, designed to help you build well-balanced, satisfying meals without overcomplicating things. Whether you’re after something quick, hearty, or plant-based, these ideas will give you a solid foundation to work from.
Each meal is built using the DIY meal structure, a simple framework to follow when creating your own meals:
🍗 High-Quality Protein
🥔 Fibre-Rich Carbohydrates
🥕 Colourful Vegetables
🥑 Healthy Fats
🌶️ Flavour Boosters
Here are four examples you can try:
Chicken Vegetable Pasta
Sear chicken in olive oil, then add chopped vegetables, passata and cook until soft. Stir through cooked pasta. Top with grated parmesan.
Beef Burger & Chips
Form lean mince into a patty and pan-fry. Assemble your burger in a wholemeal roll with fresh salad, cheese, and chutney. Serve with baked potato wedges.
Tuna & Egg Rice Bowl
Scramble the egg and mix with cooked rice, tuna, and steamed frozen veggies. Drizzle with soy sauce and top with sesame seeds.
TVP Burrito Bowl
Rehydrate and season the TVP, then sauté with onion. Assemble your bowl with cooked rice, beans, corn, fresh salad, and a dollop of light sour cream.
If you’d like help building a meal plan tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and preferences, type MEAL PLAN in the comments below and we’ll reach out with more info!