12 recipes with at least 40g of protein
Crush your macro goals - without any protein powder.
By Weight Watchers
Last updated 13 May 2025

Social feeds have been flooded with protein- everything lately. Protein oats. Protein shakes. Even protein cookies. But protein isn’t just the latest food trend, it’s an essential macronutrient that fuels every part of your body. And it’s especially important on a weight-loss journey, helping to keep you feeling full and prevent muscle loss.
That said, you don’t have to turn your kitchen into a science experiment to add more to your day. Plenty of classic dishes have surprisingly high amounts of protein. Here's 12 recipes with at least 40 grams of protein per serving to help you hit your macro goals.
Recipes


7
Coronation-style chicken salad
#Easy20 MIN


8
Parmesan chicken with griddled lettuce
#Medium10 MIN


6
One pan chicken, cherry tomatoes & white beans
#Easy10 MIN


16
Spiced salmon & rice salad
#Easy20 MIN


10
Tuna, herb & lemon traybake
#Easy5 MIN


13
Linguine vongole
#Easy5 MIN


12
Miso-glazed cod with brown rice & spicy broccoli
#Easy10 MIN


11
Asian-style turkey meatballs
#Easy10 MIN


12
Sriracha-glazed pork chops with celeriac butter bean mash
#Easy5 MIN


9
Grilled steak with sweet potato & spinach mash
#Easy5 MIN


18
Mexican beef & rice casserole
#Easy5 MIN


12
Asian-style beef tacos
#Easy10 MIN