5 protein-rich recipes to aid you in your fitness goals

5 protein-rich recipes to aid you in your fitness goals

4 October 2018

Looking for healthy, high-protein recipes that you can indulge in despite the fact you’re watching your weight? Then you’ve come to the right place. Here at Prestige Boot Camp we have recipes from around the world, so you’re bound to find something that you like.

Looking for healthy, high-protein recipes that you can indulge in despite the fact you’re watching your weight? Then you’ve come to the right place. Here at Prestige Boot Camp we have recipes from around the world, so you’re bound to find something that you like.   

Spicy Mexican steak and rice

If you’re a fan of Mexican food then you’ll love this dish. Plus, you can quite easily substitute steak for chicken or turkey instead.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 sliced green pepper
  • 1 sliced red pepper
  • 2 sliced red onions
  • 400g frying steak
  • ½ stock cube
  • 2 tbsp Cajun spice mix
  • 100g white rice
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree

Method:

  1. Bring 100g of white rice to the boil with ½ a stock cube. Cook it according to directions
  2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over a medium heat and add the chopped peppers. Fry until browned
  3. Remove the peppers from the pan and fry the steak until cooked
  4. Add the peppers back to the pan and mix with the steak
  5. Add the spice mix and cook for another minute or so
  6. Once the rice is cooked, drain it and then add it to the pan with the peppers, steak, and tomato puree. Stir constantly for one minute

 

Low carb protein pizza

Everyone loves pizza, but not everyone loves the calories that can come with it. If you’re on a low-carb, high-protein diet then this recipe has less than 350 calories per serving and 42g of protein per half pizza.

Ingredients:

  • 50g cauliflower
  • 1 egg
  • 30g low fat cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 50g pea protein powder
  • 2 tsp mixed Italian herbs
  • 2 slices of ham
  • 50g light mozzarella
  • Handful of fresh basil

Method:

  1. Blend the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles cous cous
  2. In a large bowl, cover it and microwave for 7 minutes
  3. Empty your cooked cauliflower onto a tea towel, let it cool for a few minutes, and then squeeze it in the towel to remove the water
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower, the pea protein, one egg, herbs, and cheddar. Mixing this will form a dough.
  5. Prepare a baking tray with non-stick spray and flatten the dough to make a pizza base shape
  6. Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges start to brown
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for another 5 minutes before adding the tomato puree, mozzarella, ham, and fresh basil
  8. Cook it once more at 220 C for 10 minutes

 

Thai sweet potato fish cakes

Unlike most fish cakes, these ones aren’t loaded with cream or butter so their fat content is a lot lower. With the addition of sweet potatoes, they’re high in protein too.

Ingredients:

  • 600g sweet potatoes
  • 4 finely chopped spring onions
  • 10ml soy sauce
  • Handful of fresh, chopped coriander
  • 80g breadcrumbs
  • Black pepper
  • 2 cans of tuna
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp coconut or olive oil

Method:

  1. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes and boil for around 15 minutes
  2. In a large bowl combine tuna, spring onions, lime juice, soy sauce, chilli flakes, garlic, breadcrumbs, pepper, and coriander
  3. Drain and cool the sweet potato once cooked
  4. Once cooled, add sweet potato to bowl and combine mixture with your hands, forming it into 6 patties
  5. Heat the oil in a large pan before very gently frying the fish cakes for 4-5 minutes each per side

 

Greek chicken tray bake

This Greek recipe is quick and easy to make meaning it’s a good option for those nights of the week when you don’t have much spare time.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 3 cloves chopped garlic
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 chopped red onion
  • 500g chopped chicken breast
  • 200g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 chopped red pepper
  • 1 chopped yellow pepper
  • 1 chopped green pepper
  • 100g black olives
  • 50g cubed feta or halloumi
  • Lemon slices

Method:

  1. Preheat your oven to 180 C
  2. Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, paprika, oregano, salt, garlic, and honey in a large bowl
  3. Place peppers, tomatoes, onions, and chicken on a baking tray
  4. Pour sauce over the vegetables and chicken, roast for 25 minutes
  5. Remove from the oven and add the olives, cheese and lemon slices and roast for another 10 minutes

 

Sweet potato chocolate protein brownies

Cutting calories can be incredibly challenging, especially if you’re someone who has a huge sweet tooth. This recipe for brownies uses sweet potato instead of flour, so you’ll benefit from a lot more fibre.

Ingredients:

  • 400g sweet potatoes
  • 2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped nuts
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 20g oats
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1tsp coconut oil

 

Method:

  1. Preheat your oven to 180 C
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes and boil for around 15 minutes before draining and allowing them to cool
  3. Add the oats to a food blender until they have a flour-like consistency
  4. Add the protein powder, egg, honey, baking powder, coconut oil, and chopped nuts to the food processor and blend
  5. Once cooled, add the sweet potato to the food processor and blend everything together
  6. Grease a baking tray and add the mixture before putting it in the oven for 30 minutes or so