5 Protein-Rich Recipes You Can Make in Minutes

5 Protein-Rich Recipes You Can Make in Minutes


Discover how to prepare delicious and practical dishes for everyday life

Protein is essential for those who want to increase muscle mass gain, as it provides the amino acids needed to repair and build muscle tissue. It also helps maximize the effects of training, promoting faster and more effective recovery. To do this, you can prepare protein dishes in just a few minutes, using ingredients such as eggs, chicken, and fish. Check out some options below!




Spinach and cherry tomato omelette

ingredients

  • 4 eggS
  • 1 chopped red chili pepper
  • 200g chopped spinach
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato seeded and cut into pieces
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Preparation method

In a bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. Reserve. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onion and garlic, sautéing until golden brown. Add the spinach, tomato, and bell pepper, sautéing until soft. Pour the beaten eggs over the pan mixture and cook, without stirring, until the edges are set. Using a spatula, gently flip the mixture. Cook until golden brown and serve immediately.

Chicken salad with chickpeas

ingredients

  • 1 breast of chicken cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1/2 chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 chopped tomato
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced
  • Olive oil, salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation method

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken breast. In a bowl, mix the chicken with the chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, and red onion. Season with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Tuna paté with avocado

ingredients

  • 170 g of grated tuna in natural oil
  • 1/2 pulp avocado kneaded
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation method

In a bowl, mix the tuna with the avocado. Season with lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Serve with bread and toast.



Ground Beef Burrito

Ground beef burrito

ingredients

  • 200 g minced meat
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 chopped tomato
  • 1 lettuce chopped
  • Salt, olive oil and ground black pepper to taste
  • Whole wheat tortillas for serving

Preparation method

In a pan, heat the oil over low heat and sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown. Add the ground beef and sauté until it loses its reddish color. Season with salt, black pepper and cumin. Add the tomato sauce and cook for 5 minutes. Fill the tortillas with the meat, lettuce and tomato. Roll up and serve immediately.

Banana Pancakes with Whey Protein

ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 scoop of whey protein vanilla flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Coconut oil for greasing

Preparation method

In a bowl, mash the bananas. Add the eggs and beat until smooth. Add the whey protein and baking powder and mix until combined. Grease a pan with coconut oil and heat over medium heat. Use a ladle to scoop out portions of the batter and distribute them into the pan. Cook until bubbles form and flip to brown the other side. Repeat until all the batter is used up. Serve immediately.

Source: Terra

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