4 High-protein Skillet Recipes for Meal Prep
Skillet meals are filling and require minimal cleanup. They can easily be doubled or tripled and are ideal for making in advance.
If you like one-pot or one-pan meals, you may also like skillet meals. These meals may involve chopping some vegetables, but they come together in one skillet in the end.
These recipes can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. All of them are considered high in protein. They can also easily be transferred to meal prep containers and reheated.
How we define high protein
We define a high protein meal as a meal with 20 grams or more of protein per serving. If you’re looking for a high protein snack, look for a snack with 10 grams or more of protein per serving.
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Chicken, sausage, and black bean skillet
Courtesy of Wellos
This dinner recipe has three sources of protein: chicken sausage, chicken breast, and black beans. Each serving contains over 40 grams (g) of protein. A high protein diet may aid in weight loss and help prevent weight regain after weight loss.
The phytochemicals in black beans are associated with antioxidant, anti-cardiovascular diseases, and anti-inflammatory properties.
This skillet also contains onions, corn, salsa, cumin, cayenne, avocados, and green onions. It is served with mixed greens and a dressing made with olive oil and lime juice.
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Turkey, avocado, and egg breakfast skillet
Courtesy of Wellos
This skillet is made with eggs, ground turkey, salsa, avocado, and chipotle chiles in adobo sauce. It is a filling and flavorful breakfast option that can be made ahead for the weekdays. Each serving contains 30 g of protein.
Ground turkey is lower in saturated fat and calories than ground sausage, making it a good alternative for weight loss or simply lowering saturated fat intake.
Eggs are high in key nutrients such as vitamin B12 and selenium. They are also low in calories and high in protein, which can help with weight loss and support your overall health.
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Steak, mushroom, and spinach skillet
Courtesy of PlateJoy
This simple skillet contains sirloin steak, mushrooms, onions, and spinach. The steak is cooked to your liking and set aside while the vegetables are cooked together. Then, the steak is added back to the skillet and mixed together.
This recipe is low in carbs, with just 8 g per serving. It is also high in protein, with 26 g per serving.
Since this meal is so simple, you can swap out the steak for any other protein, such as chicken or shrimp, and choose from your favorite vegetables, such as peppers, onions, broccoli, or asparagus.
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Vegetarian skillet
Courtesy of PlateJoy
This veggie-packed dish includes spinach, onions, black beans, tofu, and cherry tomatoes. It contains 28 g of protein per serving, making it a filling choice for vegetarians and vegans.
The tofu in this recipe acts as scrambled eggs, so this could be a breakfast dish. Additionally, if you are not vegan, you could also add eggs to give it more of a breakfast feel and increase the protein content.
Consuming tofu may lower your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
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Takeaway
Skillet meals are easy to make and packed with vegetables and proteins. They are also highly customizable, as you can easily add more ingredients to the skillet if desired.