10 Protein Rich Dinners To Eat The Night Of An Exceptionally Hard Workout
Your body needs food, specifically protein, after a tough workout. So many people think, "I'm trying to lose weight, so I'll just skip a post-gym meal." Why in the world would you want to skip a meal when your metabolism is at its fastest?! Why would you skip a meal when your muscles desperately need food to recover?! Losing weight isn't about not eating. It's about eating the right foods at the right times, and these 10 protein-rich dinner recipes are perfect for your post-workout meal.
1. Pan Seared Mahi with Roasted Carrot Mash, Purple Cauliflower Steaks and Gremolata
We found this photo and recipe on: Peanut Butter and Fitness.
Carrot mash is a side dish your life desperately needs. Purple cauliflower feels so fancy. And Mahi is just plain delicious.
This dish contains 316 calories and 37g of protein.
2. Thai Peanut Chicken
We found this photo and recipe on: Peanut Butter and Fitness.
Going out for Thai food will set you back a ton of calories and will most certainly leave you bloated with all that sodium. Make this healthier version at home and enjoy it sans guilt!
This dish contains 314 calories and 31g of protein.
3. Sweet Potato Turkey Burgers
We found this photo and recipe on: Dashing Dish.
Turkey is a fantastic source of lean protein, and combines wonderfully with a healthy, complex carb in the form of sweet potatoes.
This dish contains 165 calories and 33g of protein.
4. Layered Cobb Chicken Salad To-Go
We found this photo and recipe on: Dashing Dish.
We all have those nights when dinner has to be consumed on-the-run. Don't use limited time as an excuse to get out of eating after exercising. This salad is portable, healthy, and tasty. Done, done, and DONE!
This dish contains 280 calories and 32g of protein.
5. Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli and Rice
We found this photo and recipe on: Peanut Butter and Fitness.
Spicy food can help keep the metabolism buzzing and that pesky fat burning. Spicy shrimp? Now that's just perfect.
This dish contains 307 calories and 28g of protein.
6. Vietnamese Pan-Grilled Sesame Beef
We found this photo and recipe on: The Iron You.
Minimal ingredients. Maximum taste.
This dish contains 299 calories and 34g of protein.
7. The "500 Salad"
We found this photo and recipe on: Nutritionist in the Kitch.
Based on a recipe from a restaurant called JOEY, this version of the lettuce-based dish is incredible! Between the veggies, proteins, and vitamins, your body will be quite the happy camper.
This dish contains 405 calories and 38g of protein.
8. Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
We found this photo and recipe on: Skinnytaste.
These cutlets sound indulgent. They look indulgent. They taste indulgent. But nutritionally speaking, they're quite health-conscience.
This dish contains 169 calories and 25g of protein.
9. Smoky Spice Rubbed Grilled Salmon with Black Beans and Corn
We found this photo and recipe on: Skinnytaste.
This southern-style salmon will warm you up in all the right ways. Beans add even more protein to give your muscles an extra boost after a super-tough workout.
This dish contains 399 calories and 45.4g of protein.
10. Slow Cooker Carnitas Bowl with Pineapple Broccoli Slaw
We found this photo and recipe on: Peanut Butter and Fitness.
Pork and citrus are like peanut butter and jelly; they belong together. A sweet and savory dish that's also healthy? Don't mind if we do!
This dish contains 380 calories and 30g of protein.
