{"id":40564,"date":"2025-08-02T13:32:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T13:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/40564\/"},"modified":"2025-08-02T13:32:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T13:32:09","slug":"a-week-of-high-protein-five-ingredient-dinners-for-80-plus-shopping-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/40564\/","title":{"rendered":"A Week of High-Protein, Five-Ingredient Dinners for $80 (Plus Shopping List!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Each dinner provides at least 15 grams of protein per serving.\u00a0The average cost of each meal is about $16 for four servings, which is less expensive than takeout.Each recipe calls for no more than five ingredients.<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you\u2019re one of the 71% of Americans looking to up their protein intake, this dinner plan is for you. These five dinners\u2014from a quick stir fry to a sheet-pan salmon\u2014provide at least 15 grams of protein per serving, plus they are made with just five ingredients (not including water, oil, salt and pepper) to make grocery shopping, cooking and cleanup a breeze.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/what-is-protein-and-its-benefits-11732679\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Protein is a crucial nutrient<\/a> for everything from promoting muscle repair and recovery after exercise to regulating metabolism and supporting blood sugar. And if you think a high-protein dinner comes with a hefty price tag, think again. The grocery bill for these recipes comes out to about $81\u2014or an average of $16 for each four-serving meal.\u00a0(Note: prices may vary depending on your location.)\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ready to get cooking? Download our shopping list, save the recipes and prepare to be satisfied.\n<\/p>\n<p> Grocery List<br \/>\n2 (8.8-oz.) packages microwaveable precooked brown rice\u00a01 (8-oz.) package frozen spinach1 (15-oz.) can no-salt-added black beans2 (15-oz.) cans no-salt-added chickpeas1 (16-oz.) jar mild salsa1 (16-oz.) box whole-wheat spaghetti1 (8-oz.) container white miso4 large bell peppers1 small head green cabbage1 small head garlic1 bunch scallions1 pound baby bok choy1 (8-oz.) package cremini mushrooms1 large lemon1 pound baby carrots1 pound asparagus<br \/>1 (8-oz.) bag shredded sharp Cheddar cheese1 (8-oz.) container whole-milk ricotta cheese1 (16-oz.) container whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt<br \/>1\u00bc pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast1 pound 95%-lean ground beef4 (5-oz.) salmon fillets<\/p>\n<p>Check Your Pantry<\/p>\n<p>Extra-virgin olive oilNeutral oil, such as canola or avocadoKosher saltBlack pepperReduced-sodium soy sauceChili-garlic sauce<\/p>\n<p> Save to MyRecipes<\/p>\n<p>Love any of these recipes? Join\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/authentication\/login?regSource=b5odbf&amp;isMyrecipes=true&amp;utm_source=eatingwell&amp;utm_medium=editorial\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MyRecipes<\/a> to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It\u2019s free!<\/p>\n<p>  Spicy Chicken &amp; Cabbage Stir-Fry  <\/p>\n<p>Robby Lozano, Jennifer Wendorf, Jonathan Hoggle<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Chicken breast + scallions + green cabbage + chili-garlic sauce + brown rice\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> This stir-fry is a great dish for busy weeknights since everything comes together in 20 minutes. Tender pieces of chicken are combined with crisp cabbage before being tossed with chili-garlic sauce and served over a bed of brown rice for a hearty dinner. Keeping your pantry stocked with flavorful ingredients like chili-garlic sauce is an easy way to add heat and flavor to a dish with just one ingredient. The green cabbage can be substituted with red cabbage or napa cabbage if you prefer.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Spinach &amp; Ricotta  <\/p>\n<p>Robby Lozano, Jennifer Wendorf, Jonathan Hoggle<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Spaghetti + cremini mushrooms + garlic + spinach + ricotta\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pasta is a staple ingredient for many, thanks to its versatility and budget-friendly nature. In this dinner, whole-wheat spaghetti is tossed with saut\u00e9ed mushrooms and spinach for a vegetarian-friendly meal. Ricotta not only adds creaminess to the dish but also protein and calcium to support strong bones. Remember to reserve some pasta water before draining the spaghetti\u2014it\u2019s crucial for building the creamy sauce.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Sheet-Pan Salmon with Bok Choy &amp; Rice  <\/p>\n<p>Robby Lozano, Jennifer Wendorf, Jonathan Hoggle<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Salmon + miso + soy sauce + baby bok choy + brown rice\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sheet-pan dinners are a convenient way to get dinner on the table with minimal cleanup. Here, salmon and bok choy are roasted together with a simple miso\u2013soy sauce marinade to impart flavor. White miso works the best, as the flavor is milder and won\u2019t overpower the soy. Brown rice adds fiber to this recipe a satisfying and nutritious dinner.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Taco Stuffed Peppers  <\/p>\n<p>Robby Lozano, Jennifer Wendorf, Jonathan Hoggle<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Bell peppers + ground beef + salsa + Cheddar + black beans\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> These stuffed peppers will remind you of your favorite tacos, but with a veggie-packed twist. Any color bell pepper works here, so use your favorite. Red and yellow bell peppers will have a slightly sweeter taste than green bell peppers. The filling combines protein-packed lean ground beef and black beans for a satisfying bite. Look for no-salt-added black beans to reduce excess sodium in the dish. We opt for mild salsa in these peppers to appeal to all palates.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Sheet-Pan Chickpeas &amp; Veggies  <\/p>\n<p>Robby Lozano, Jennifer Wendorf, Jonathan Hoggle<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Chickpeas + carrots + asparagus + yogurt + lemon\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> This healthy dinner calls for just 10 minutes of active cooking time\u2014it doesn\u2019t get easier than that! Chickpeas deliver <a class=\"recommendation-inline-link-ai\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/article\/291111\/the-10-best-vegan-protein-sources\/\" link-destination-recommendation-ai=\"true\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">plant-based protein<\/a>, while asparagus and carrots add nutrients like potassium and vitamin A, respectively. A creamy yogurt sauce ties the whole dish together to create a filling vegetarian dinner that everyone will love. Be sure to add the asparagus last on the baking sheet, as it\u2019ll take less time to cook than the carrots and chickpeas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Each dinner provides at least 15 grams of protein per serving.\u00a0The average cost of each meal is about&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":40565,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[102,6636,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-40564","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-nutrition","10":"tag-uk","11":"tag-united-kingdom","12":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40564","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40564"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40564\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}