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High Protein Recipes

At HelloFresh Ireland, we prioritise lean proteins combined with fresh, seasonal produce to help you reach your daily macro goals without sacrificing flavour. Take a look at the wide array of high protein meals and recipe suggestions.

Best Rated High Protein Recipes

Our "Best" recipes are ranked using a weighted methodology that considers recipe ratings, review volume, and overall recipe performance to surface recipes consistently loved by home cooks.
Our "Best" recipes are ranked using a weighted methodology that considers recipe ratings, review volume, and overall recipe performance to surface recipes consistently loved by home cooks.

Fragrant Asian Prawns

with roast broccoli, carrots and rice

Double Gammon and Cheese-stuffed Portobellos

with parsley mashed potatoes

Umami Miso Mushroom Linguine with Irish Beef Strips

with green side salad

Chicken Breast and Mustard Cream Sauce

with roast broccoli and carrots

Paprika Salmon Traybake

with roasted potatoes and salad

Lebanese-inspired Salmon and Rice

with flaked almonds and lemon wedges

North African-inspired Chicken Breast and Spicy Potatoes

with tomato and cucumber

Pesto Salmon Traybake and Garlic Rice

with roasted pepper and cherry tomatoes

Umami Lean Beef Mince Noodles

with ketjap manis and sesame oil

Thai Lean Beef Naked Burgers

with sweet potato wedges and coriander

Beef Rump in Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

with garlic mash and carrots

Panzanella-inspired Sun-dried Tomato Salmon Salad

with aioli drizzle

Herby Honey Halloumi and Veg Couscous with Prawns

with flaked almonds and yoghurt

Fragrant Asian Beef Rump

with roast broccoli, carrots and rice

Prawn and Cashel Blue® Cheese Orzo Bowl

with sweet chilli sauce

Double Beef Rump Bulgogi

with mushrooms and fragrant jasmine rice

Chicken in Garlic Parsley Butter

with tender broccoli and mashed sweet potato

Double Beef Strips in Ballymaloe Relish Glaze

with sweet potato wedges and tomato salad

Double Chicken Jalfrezi

with raita

Chicken Stroganoff with Prawns

with mushrooms and creamy mash

Cashel Blue® Cheese Turkey with Ballymaloe Relish

served alongside rice and roasted broccoli

Speedy Szechuan Lean Beef Udon

with bell pepper and pak choi

Chilli Chive Roast Turkey

with baby spinach and potatoes

Beef Strip Thai Curry

with courgette, carrot and coriander

Tandoori Chicken Masala with Prawns

with spinach and rice

Lean Beef Niku Udon Soup

with chilli oil

Speedy Pork Bolognese

with cheese and cherry tomatoes

Blue Cheese Salmon

with fresh side salad and roast potatoes

Lemony Hake with Chilli Oil

on a bed of bulgur, bell pepper and courgette

Baked Chicken and Greek Salad with Irish Bacon

with roasted potatoes

Quick and Easy High Protein Recipes

Our "Quick & Easy" recipes feature meals with a cook time of 30 minutes or less, selected to help home cooks prepare flavorful meals with less time in the kitchen.
Our "Quick & Easy" recipes feature meals with a cook time of 30 minutes or less, selected to help home cooks prepare flavorful meals with less time in the kitchen.

Most Recent High Protein Recipes

Our "Most Recent" recipes highlight the latest additions to our recipe collection, featuring newly released meals and fresh cooking inspiration for home cooks.
Our "Most Recent" recipes highlight the latest additions to our recipe collection, featuring newly released meals and fresh cooking inspiration for home cooks.

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What foods are high in protein?

What foods are high in protein?

Protein is a macronutrient essential for building and repairing tissues. It is vital for children’s growth and for maintaining bone density and muscle mass in adults throughout life.

Getting enough protein in our diets is vital for metabolic health. Did you know your hair and nails are comprised almost entirely of keratin, which is a type of protein.

Protein-rich foods include:

  • Fish
  • Skinless, white-meat poultry
  • Lean beef
  • Skimmed or low-fat milk
  • Yoghurt
  • Cheese
  • Eggs
  • Legumes
  • Tree nuts
  • Guava

You should consider all of the above foods and more when looking to eat a high-protein diet. According to the Mayo Clinic Health System, anywhere between 10% to 35% of your calories should come from protein. Luckily for you, eating a high-protein diet has never been easier with HelloFresh’s flexible recipe delivery service.

High protein meals

High protein meals

Incorporating high-protein foods into your weekly meal plan doesn’t have to be boring. We offer a diverse range of globally-inspired high-protein dinners. Many people assume you must eat meat to increase your protein intake; however, we offer many high-protein vegetarian and vegan meals that utilise pulses, grains, and meat alternatives.

Here are just a few of our favourite high-protein dinner ideas:

Tips on getting more protein into your diet

Tips on getting more protein into your diet

It is a common misconception that high-protein meals must contain some sort of meat. There are many ways vegetarians and vegans can easily increase their protein intake. In fact, we have lots of high-protein vegetarian meals to inspire you!

To optimise protein absorption, it is best to distribute your protein intake evenly throughout the day rather than consuming it all in one sitting. Aim for 20-30g of protein per meal to keep your energy levels stable.

How to get more protein into your diet:

  • Have a protein shake for breakfast.
  • Choose high-protein snacks, such as cheese or almonds.
  • Replace cereal or toast with eggs for a high-protein breakfast.
  • Add almonds to meals: Almonds contain 6g of protein per 28g serving, which - makes them a better source of protein than most other nuts.
  • Choose a high-protein meal provider, such as HelloFresh, to ensure high-protein ingredients and recipes are there in your kitchen when you need them.

Start creating your high-protein meal plan today!

Cottage cheese and wraps — perfect ingredients for protein-packed meals

Cottage cheese and wraps — perfect ingredients for protein-packed meals

This is one of those high-protein wrap recipes that you will turn to again and again. Simple to make, it is ideal for a high-protein diet at any time of the day. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Step one: Take a large tortilla wrap, ideally a wholegrain one, and lay it flat on a clean surface.
  2. Step two: Spread cottage cheese over the middle section of the tortilla, ensuring it is evenly spread.
  3. Step three: Slice a cucumber thinly and place half-moon sections of it over the cottage cheese.
  4. Step four: Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the cucumber, and then season with salt and pepper.
  5. Step five: Roll the wrap up into a tube, cut it in half or thirds, as preferred, and enjoy.

If you want to add more protein to this simple high-protein cottage cheese recipe, then include some skinned chicken bread pieces with the cucumber. Alternatively, hard boil an egg and then slice it before adding it to the cheese.

Customised high-protein meal planning

Customised high-protein meal planning

Whether you are training for a marathon or simply looking to improve your wellness, HelloFresh’s meal planning can be completely customised. You can choose your perfect menu from multiple protein-packed recipes, and we'll deliver the fresh, pre-portioned ingredients directly to your door.

Cooking for one? Select a single-person household or you can select the two-person subscription and batch cook our recipes, giving you high-protein lunches to sustain you through the week. Pick your favourite high-protein dinners today! Don’t forget, you can get money off your first recipe boxes.

Selecting meals for your high protein meal plan

Selecting meals for your high protein meal plan

Once you've selected the number of recipes you require each week, taking the number of people in your household into account, it's time to choose your high-protein dinner preferences. Browse our weekly meal plans for not only high-protein foods but also family-friendly classics, low-calorie recipe options and popular meals for singles.

Choose from our wide-ranging menu and high-protein meal options, depending on what you and your household hope to eat this week. If you’re concerned about the whole family’s protein intake, these exciting recipes are a great place to start! Make sure you and your loved ones enjoy every bite from start to finish, each meal time, with our convenient high-protein food delivery service.

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