10 Protein-Packed Dinners That Take 10 Minutes Or Less to Make
Bye bye delivery guy
Eating out is not only hard on your wallet, it's hard on your overall health. Studies have shown that people who eat and cook at home have lower rates of obesity, are better at controlling their portions, and tend to be better about overeating (especially when they aren't watching TV). And cooking healthy, delicious meals at home doesn't have to be time consuming. In fact, we've put together a list of 10 protein-packed meals that you can make in less than 10 minutes. (If you're unconvinced of how big of a deal protein is, here's what you need to know.)
Point is, you know you should be cooking for yourself, and if you're new to the game, these recipes are a great start. By the way, most of the recipes below are straight from our Recipe Finder, where you can hone your inner Iron Chef with recipes for almost anything you can imagine.
Lime-Glazed Chicken
Yes, you actually can have chicken in less than 10 minutes, and this chicken is anything but bland. You'll want to make this your new go-to chicken recipe with how tasty and fast it is.
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Teriyaki BBQ Shrimp
Marinading the shrimp beforehand for 30 minutes to 2 hours will pay off big-time, but if you're in a pinch, it'll still taste pretty good if you cut down the time. Shrimp cooks fast, which makes it a great go-to protein source when time is of the essence. Serve this up with some brown rice and you have protein perfection.
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Savory Protein Pancakes
Not your average pancakes. These guys are a protein bomb with added egg whites and cottage cheese. And the best part about these pancakes is making some extra and having one (or two) for day-after snacks— they taste just as good cold as hot.
(Get the full recipe here.)High-Protein Grilled Cheese
This grilled cheese is definitely a grown-up version of the childhood classic, with two types of cheese, eggs, hummus, and turkey bacon. Don't forget to swap out white bread for two slices of whole wheat, and you have the protein-packed grilled cheese of your dreams.
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Pesto Salmon Pitas
Ever tried canned salmon? Time to get on board, with zero prep and all the health benefits. This is another one of those super low-maintence recipes. Just mix and stuff. And eat.
(Get the full recipe here.)Shrimp Ceviche
The only thing you have to do with this recipe is chop and mix—no stove action required. Try this ceviche recipe on a hot day for a refreshing and nutritious dinner.
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Spicy Eggs n' Oats Scramble
Who said you can't have eggs and oats for dinner? This savory dish is another one of those where you just throw everything in a pan and wait. Brinner taken up a notch.
(Get the full recipe here.)Chicken and Quinoa Burrito
Quinoa is a great source of protein that is not meat, having twice as much protein per serving than brown rice. Save some time by using leftover quinoa.
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Mustard and Brown Sugar-Rubbed Salmon
You'll feel like a pro after you bite into this knowing that it took you literally 10 minutes, start to finish. And at 37 grams of protein per serving, your taste buds won't be the only things thanking you.
(Get the full recipe here.)Southwestern Chicken and Black Bean Supper
Get yourself some of those pre-cooked chickens to save time on cooking the chicken. Then throw everything in a pan, wait 5 minutes, and boom. Dinner is served.
(Get the full recipe here.)
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