High-Protein Diet
High-Protein Low-Carb Meals
High-protein low-carb meals built around real cuts and real technique, not just a lower number on the label.
I eat high-protein and fairly low-carb most days, so these recipes are close to how I naturally cook. I usually start with the protein: steak, chicken, eggs, ground beef, fish, and build the rest of the meal around it instead of making bread, pasta, or another carb the centerpiece.
I also don't spend much time trying to recreate every high-carb food with complicated substitutes. Most of the time, I'd rather make a straightforward meal with plenty of protein, some vegetables, cheese, eggs, or a simple side. These low-carb recipes follow that same approach: satisfying food, plenty of protein, and fewer carbs without making dinner harder than it needs to be.
At a glance
- Recipes
- 30
- Protein per serving
- 10g to 58gmedian 29g
- Most protein
- Baked Chicken Parmesan (Almond Flour Crust)58g
- Fewest calories
- Tuna Salad100 calories
- Quickest
- Canned Chicken Salad10 min
High-Protein Low-Carb Breakfasts
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High-Protein Breakfast Casserole
A high-protein breakfast casserole with turkey sausage, hash browns, eggs, and cottage cheese, built to make ahead and reheat all week.
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
A straightforward egg and cottage cheese bake built for the week: high-protein, low-carb, and easy to cut into grab-and-go portions.
High-Protein Egg Muffins
Baked egg muffins with bell pepper, onion, spinach, and cheddar: a real make-ahead breakfast, ready to reheat all week.
High-Protein Tofu Scramble
A high-protein vegan tofu scramble with turmeric and nutritional yeast: no eggs, no dairy, ready in about 15 minutes.
High-Protein Low-Carb Lunches
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High-Protein Canned Chicken Salad
A budget-friendly canned chicken salad built on Greek yogurt instead of a full cup of mayo: high protein, ready in 10 minutes, no cooking required.
High-Protein Chicken Salad
High-protein chicken salad with Greek yogurt instead of mayo: same creamy texture, a real protein bump, ready in 10 minutes.
High-Protein Crockpot Chicken
Simple slow cooker shredded chicken with a light spice rub: a high-protein, low-carb base for meal prep.
High-Protein Turkey and Cheese Lettuce Wraps
Turkey and cheddar lettuce wraps with no bread and no cooking: a high-protein, low-carb lunch ready in about 10 minutes.
High-Protein Tuna Salad
A high-protein tuna salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo: no-cook, low-calorie, ready in 10 minutes.
High-Protein Low-Carb Dinners
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High-Protein Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Broccoli
Air fryer chicken thighs and broccoli, cooked together in one basket: a high-protein, low-carb dinner with minimal hands-on time.
High-Protein Air Fryer Salmon
Air fryer salmon with lemon, garlic, and dill: a high-protein, low-carb dinner ready in 20 minutes with no oven preheat.
High-Protein Air Fryer Tofu
Crispy air fryer tofu with a cornstarch coating and soy-sesame glaze: a high-protein, low-calorie, vegan dinner in 25 minutes.
High-Protein Baked Chicken Parmesan (Almond Flour Crust)
Baked chicken parmesan with an almond flour crust instead of breadcrumbs: high protein, low carb, and genuinely crisp without frying.
High-Protein Burger Bowl
A high-protein burger bowl with seasoned ground beef, cheddar, crisp romaine, pickles, and a Greek yogurt burger sauce: 45g of protein and 11g of carbs per serving.
High-Protein Chicken and White Bean Soup
A high-protein, high-fiber chicken and white bean soup: bloomed spices, a full pot of cannellini beans, ready in about 30 minutes.
