Hello friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a nice morning so far. I’m here preparing for a business trip to San Diego and have coaching calls all morning today.
For today’s post, I wanted to share a roundup of dinner options – specifically high-protein dinners that I always turn to when I don’t feel like cooking. The Pilot is away quite often, which means I need meals that are nutritious, easy and realistic after school, basketball shuffles and general chaos at the end of the day.
These are the dinners that save me when I don’t want to think, chop a million things, or spend all night in the kitchen.
My go-to staples
I almost always have these on hand:
Rotisserie chicken
Ground beef
Frozen wild salmon (always from ButcherBox)
Frozen or roasted vegetables (I roast a large pan once and use them all week)
Easy sauces (I love Kevin’s sauces from Thrive market)
Rice and gluten-free noodles
Salad packages (a lifesaver when you’re in a pinch)
And now… my top 10 lazy, high-protein dinners. Please steal these and help a girl out by sharing your favorites in the comments.
Lazy protein-packed dinners
1. Salmon bowls
I make rice in the Instant Pot (rinse rice, add equal parts rice and water, cook by hand for 12 minutes – perfect every time). While the rice cooks, I fry frozen salmon with salt and pepper. I slice a cucumber, microwave edamame and grab seaweed snacks. Top the rice with salmon, edamame, cucumber, seaweed and sprinkle with tamari and sriracha.
2. Spring roll in a bowl
The kids love it and it makes a great leftover for lunch the next day. Easy, fast and packed with proteins.
3. Easy Tofu + Noodle Stir-Fry
The kids love tofu, so I try to include it about once a week. I drain the tofu, wrap it in paper towels and place a heavy pan on top for 10-15 minutes. Then I saute it with vegetables and mix it with cooked noodles and an easy sauce, like a homemade peanut butter sauce or a Kevin’s sauce.
4. Tacos with ButcherBox barbacoa
The ButcherBox barbacoa is elite. It’s fully cooked and frozen, so I just heat it on the stovetop. I make fajita veggies (onion, pepper, garlic, cumin) and serve it all with avocado and Coyotas tortillas.
5. Teriyaki chicken, vegetables and rice
When I have time, I cook chicken in the Instant Pot; otherwise, shredded rotisserie chicken works fine. I saute all the veggies I have (onion, peppers, zucchini, carrots, broccoli), cook rice in the Instant Pot and heat everything together with Kevin’s Teriyaki Sauce. Tree.
6. Spanish tortilla with hummus & vegetables
Probably my number 1 comfort food right now, especially after Spain where we could get this on the market every day (the best ever). It takes about 30 minutes but is mostly hands-off. I serve it with homemade hummus, sliced vegetables and fruit.
7. Breakfast for dinner
When the Pilot is away, breakfast for dinner is almost guaranteed.
Our go-to’s:
Three-ingredient pancakes
Breakfast tacos with salsa
Crustless quiche (I make it earlier in the day and keep it in the refrigerator)
8. Chicken crust pizza
Crust:
1 pound ground chicken
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Mix the chicken and spices together and flatten into a 12-12 inch disk (about ¾ – 1 inch thick – basically a giant burger patty). Bake for 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Add marinara and vegetables, cook for another 5 minutes and top with fresh basil and feta.
9. Shrimp pesto paste
While the pasta is cooking, fry shrimp with garlic, salt and pepper. Add lemon zest to the shrimp, mix with pasta and store-bought pesto. Serve with a salad packet or roasted vegetables.
10. Burger bowls
We love burger bowls. I cook the patties earlier in the day and then serve them with lettuce with red onion, tomatoes, pickles, fries (Alexia waffle fries are our favorite) and a little secret sauce.
We use for cooking Our place And Caraway– I love having non-toxic cookware that also looks good on the stove.
If you’re working on increasing protein, my favorite is protein powder find them I mix it with Daily nutritional support to make my daily protein pudding and top it with berries and hemp seeds.
And if you’re looking for more meal inspiration, Sculpture Society just launched Nutrition – I use it for new ideas. You can use GINAJAN if you want to check it out!
So tell me, friends: what’s your favorite lazy protein-packed dinner? Share the goods in the comments.
xo,
Gina
PS If you are eating “clean” but still feel stuck, then this is something I look at closely with clients. If you’re curious, you can find out more about 1:1 support here.
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