HOUSTON \u2013 Tanji Patton \u2014 host of Goodtaste with Tanji and the podcast Goodtaste for the Soul shares some protein-packed dishes and recipes on Houston Life. <\/p>\n
Casa do Brasil <\/p>\n
Tanji highlighted a bold, protein-forward stop in the Galleria\/Uptown area: Casa do Brasil<\/a>. Expect a visual churrasco tableside experience with classic Brazilian steakhouse showmanship. <\/p>\n Featured menu highlights include Costeletas de Cordeiro (three double\u2011bone lamb chops with cilantro, hummus, arugula salad, chimichurri and grilled lemon) and the Casa do Brasil Platter with prime picanha, sausage, six grilled shrimp, queijo assado and yuca or French fries served with chimichurri. Casa do Brasil also has locations in College Station, Austin and Waco.<\/p>\n Los Tios Mexican Restaurants<\/p>\n Next up: neighborhood favorite Los Tios Mexican Restaurants<\/a>. Known for their hearty fajitas (a mix of chicken and beef), classic beans and the signature puffy queso \u2014 a crispy shell smothered in chile con queso \u2014 Los Tios offers comfort-food portions built for protein cravings. At the restaurant you can get a \u201cstuffed\u201d puffy queso or build your own version to load with meats, beans and salsa.<\/p>\n Make it at home: a high\u2011protein bowl + ranch dressing <\/p>\n Tanji also shared how to make a high\u2011protein bowl. This recipes is so versatile and can utilize ingredients like grilled chicken, quinoa or brown rice, black beans, greens and avocado as protein-rich options. <\/p>\n The simple, creamy High\u2011Protein Ranch Dressing recipe featured on the show is a must-try: 1 cup cottage cheese, 1\/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix, 1 tbsp lemon juice and salt to taste. <\/p>\n Pro tip: if the dressing is too thick, blend in a splash of water until you reach desired consistency \u2014 thicker for dip, thinner for dressing. <\/p>\n CLICK HERE<\/a> to get the full dressing recipe.<\/p>\n Taste Houston, protein-forward <\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re after tableside churrasco, a Tex\u2011Mex classic with a twist or an easy high\u2011protein make-at-home bowl, Tanji\u2019s picks make it simple to eat well and eat local. <\/p>\n For more recipes and show clips, visit Goodtaste.tv<\/a>.<\/p>\n Watch\u00a0\u201cGoodtaste with Tanji\u201d<\/a> weekend mornings on KPRC 2.<\/p>\n