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10 High-Protein Recipes for Muscle Building

Recipes2024-02-2312 min readBy Chef + Trainer
10 High-Protein Recipes for Muscle Building

Why Protein is Essential for Muscle Building

Protein is the building block of muscle. Here's why it matters...

10 Easy High-Protein Recipes

Recipe 1: Paneer Tikka Masala

Ingredients: 500g paneer, 2 onions, 1 cup yogurt, spices

Protein: 30g per serving

Instructions: Marinate paneer, grill, and add to tomato sauce...

Recipe 2: Dal with Egg Curry

Ingredients: 2 cups dal, 6 eggs, onions, tomatoes, spices

Protein: 25g per serving

Instructions: Cook dal, make egg curry, mix together...

Recipe 3: Chicken Tandoori with Roti

Ingredients: 500g chicken, yogurt, spices, whole wheat flour

Protein: 35g per serving

Instructions: Marinate chicken, cook in tandoor/oven, serve with roti...

Recipe 4: Moong Dal Paratha

Ingredients: Whole wheat flour, moong dal, vegetables

Protein: 12g per paratha

Instructions: Stuff moong dal in paratha, cook until golden...

Recipe 5: Fish Curry with Brown Rice

Ingredients: 400g fish, brown rice, coconut milk, spices

Protein: 30g per serving

Instructions: Cook fish in curry, serve with brown rice...

Recipe 6: Chickpea Salad

Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, vegetables, olive oil, lemon

Protein: 15g per serving

Instructions: Mix chickpeas with vegetables and dressing...

Recipe 7: Spinach & Cottage Cheese

Ingredients: 300g spinach, 200g cottage cheese, spices

Protein: 20g per serving

Instructions: Sauté spinach, mix with cottage cheese...

Recipe 8: Lentil Soup

Ingredients: Red lentils, vegetables, broth, spices

Protein: 18g per serving

Instructions: Cook lentils until soft, add vegetables...

Recipe 9: Greek Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients: Greek yogurt, berries, nuts, honey

Protein: 20g per serving

Instructions: Layer yogurt, fruits, and nuts...

Recipe 10: Tofu Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 400g tofu, mixed vegetables, low-sodium sauce

Protein: 16g per serving

Instructions: Cube tofu, stir-fry with vegetables...

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