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Not sure what to make with what’s in your fridge? Browse healthy recipes by main ingredient, from chicken, salmon and shrimp to plant-based staples like tofu and tempeh. Whether you’re working with a specific protein or trying to use up extra zucchini, you’ll find plenty of wholesome, high-protein ideas here.

Stack of gluten-free snickerdoodle sandwich cookies filled with cream cheese frosting.
GFGluten-Free

Gluten Free Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

Philly cheesesteak bowl with ground beef, peppers, mushrooms, banana peppers and creamy cheese sauce over rice.
GFGluten-FreeHPHigh-Protein

Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Bowls

A glass container with peas, chicken and shaved parm (the viral chicken and peas salad).
GFGluten-FreeHPHigh-Protein

Lemon Parmesan Chicken and Peas (Viral Recipe)

Pumpkin chili topped with avocado, Greek yogurt, pepitas and parsley with cornbread on the side.
GFGluten-FreeDFDairy FreeHPHigh-Protein

Easy Pumpkin Chili

A salmon sheet pan meal on a sheet pan with four salmon filets and roasted veggies.
GFGluten-FreeHPHigh-Protein

Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

A ground turkey Greek bowl with rice, fresh vegetables, and a lemon wedge.
GFGluten-FreeHPHigh-Protein

Greek Turkey Bowls

A chicken cobb salad with hard boiled egg, avocado, tomatoes, bacon, and onion in a bowl.
GFGluten-FreeHPHigh-Protein

Green Goddess Chicken Cobb Salad (Panera Copycat)

BBQ chicken bowl with white rice, chicken chunks, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cabbage, pickled onions and corn and bean salad.
HPHigh-Protein

BBQ Chicken Bowls

Teriyaki chicken thighs on a large plate topped with fresh green onion.
DFDairy FreeHPHigh-Protein

Easy Teriyaki Chicken

Zucchini protein balls stacked on top of each other in a small ceramic bowl.
GFGluten-FreeVGVegetarianHPHigh-Protein

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Protein Balls

Peach crisp in a large oval baking dish served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream.
GFGluten-FreeDFDairy FreeVVegan

Healthy Peach Crisp

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Zucchini meatballs in a skillet with marinara sauce, fresh basil, and parmesan cheese.
HPHigh-Protein

Beef and Zucchini Meatballs

A large pot of pesto chicken, orzo, cherry tomatoes, spinach, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.
HPHigh-Protein

One Pan Pesto Chicken and Orzo

Chicken pesto pasta salad garnished with fresh basil in a large serving bowl.
GFGluten-FreeHPHigh-Protein

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Dill pickle chicken salad in a large serving bowl with two serving spoons and topped with fresh dill.
GFGluten-FreeLCLow CarbHPHigh-Protein

Easy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

A sheet pan with baked chicken thighs, green beans, potatoes, fresh dill, and lemon wedges.
GFGluten-FreeDFDairy FreeHPHigh-Protein

Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Seasoned chicken, Mexican street corn, cilantro lime rice, avocado, pickled red onion, and a lime wedge in a bowl.
GFGluten-FreeHPHigh-Protein

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls

A large bowl of Mexican tuna salad with black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and cilantro.
GFGluten-FreeHPHigh-Protein

No Mayo Mexican Tuna Salad

Enchilada pasta in a Dutch oven topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro.
HPHigh-Protein

One Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Hot honey glazed chicken on a baking sheet with roasted cauliflower, sweet potatoes, jalapeño slices, feta, and cilantro.
GFGluten-FreeHPHigh-Protein

Hot Honey Chicken Sheet Pan Meal

A serving of Greek turkey meatballs in a bowl with rice, a fresh vegetable salad, tzatziki sauce, pita bread, olives, lemon slices, and fresh herbs.
HPHigh-Protein

Greek Turkey Meatballs

Slice of cottage cheese egg bake being removed from casserole dish with a spatula. Fresh herbs are on top.
GFGluten-FreeVGVegetarianHPHigh-Protein

Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Easy Egg Bake)

A bed of roasted sweet potatoes topped with ground beef, a creamy street corn salsa, pickled red onions, cilantro and a drizzle of hot honey.
GFGluten-FreeHPHigh-Protein

Mexican Street Corn Sweet Potato Beef Bowl

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