If youre constantlyhungry before bed, you may want to try adding more high-protein dinners to your recipe rotation.
Remember, its notallabout loading your plate with protein-packed foods, either.
By combining all these nutrients, youll end up satisfiednot starvingas you get ready for bed.
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From chicken corn chowder toquinoastuffed peppers, each idea listed below packs at least 20 grams of protein.
That way you’re free to head to bed satisfied.
Serve it with crisp greens and a tangy vinaigrette for refreshing notes.
Or stuff them into asandwichwith sweet potato fries.
Chicken Enchilada SoupfromIsabel Eats
41 grams of protein per serving
Need a new slow cooker recipe?
This idea combines two comforting foods: Chicken enchiladas andsoup.
Stew in some black beans, jalapenos, masa, fire-roasted tomatoes, and green chiles for added spice.
Top it off with avocado and tortilla chips for creamy and crispy textures.
Serve with a side of lentils or rice for an easy weeknight meal.
As the yolk breaks, it coats the noodles in another creamy, umami packed sauce.
This recipe also usesnutritional yeastone of many great vegan examples of proteinto add cheesy notes.
Pour honey mustard dressing on the greens to give them a sweet, tangy, and creamy flavor.
Its a hearty chowder thanks to the corn, celery, carrots, and potatoes.
This high-protein dinner will warm and fill you up when the temps start to drop.
If youre in the mood for cheesy bites, top off the veggie vessels with shredded Colby jack.
Then top off the veggie vessels with shredded Colby jack cheese.
All it needs is 15 to 20 minutes in the oven and youve got yourself a meal.
Its the perfect hearty protein to mix into a sauce for pasta or spaghetti squash.
It pairs deliciously with refreshingsaladgreens or a side of roasted zucchini.
This meal will be ready in just under 20 minutes.
This recipe does just that with a side of slightly spicy, garlicky greens.
Its the perfect staple for a busy weeknight dinner.
Store them in an airtight container and pop into broth for a quick and nourishingsoupwhenever the feeling strikes.
Sliced grapes and roasted chicken thighs add an extra sweet and savory bite to the mix.
