Healthy Recipes Nutrient-Focused Diets High-Protein Recipes High-Protein Dinner 15 High-Protein Vegetarian Dinners for Better Heart Health By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 30, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Make one of these flavorful, high-protein dinners tonight. Vegetarian ingredients like beans, legumes, dairy, whole grains and vegetables give these meals at least 15 grams of protein per serving. These nourishing mains can help you feel full for longer, support healthy digestion and promote bone health. Plus, they are low in saturated fats and sodium, making them great options for a heart-healthy eating pattern. One reader called our Roasted Root Veggies & Greens over Spiced Lentils “super satisfying and filling!” And recipes like our Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing and Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms are sure to become favorites for a weeknight dinner. 01 of 15 Roasted Root Veggies & Greens over Spiced Lentils This earthy bowl of lentils is topped with leftover roasted root veggies from a large batch for an easy weeknight dinner. Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness. View Recipe 02 of 15 Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one! View Recipe 03 of 15 Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale Greg DuPree Loading up your pasta with vegetables like the kale and mushrooms here is not only delicious, it also makes the meal more satisfying. View Recipe 04 of 15 Chickpea & Quinoa Grain Bowl It seems grain bowls have as many variations as there are stars in the sky, and there is no wrong way to build one! But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies! View Recipe 05 of 15 Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms Sliced Brussels sprouts and mushrooms cook quickly and cling to the pasta in our fall version of pasta primavera. Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time. Serve with a tossed salad. View Recipe 06 of 15 Buttermilk Fried Tofu with Smoky Collard Greens Dipping tofu in buttermilk makes the coating stick for a crispy pan-fried tofu, reminiscent of fried chicken. Spicing up the collards with paprika coats them with smoky flavor while keeping this dish vegetarian. And this quick, easy and healthy dinner comes together in just 25 minutes, so it's great for busy weeknights. View Recipe 07 of 15 Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables. View Recipe 08 of 15 Lemony Linguine with Spring Vegetables Instead of cooking pasta in a huge pot of water, here we use just 3 1/2 cups for this one-pot pasta recipe. When the pasta is al dente, most of the water has evaporated and the bit that's left is thickened with the starch that cooks off the pasta. With just a few add-ins like lemon and Parmesan cheese, you have a delicious silky sauce. Want to use up your veggie stash in the freezer? Swap in 8 ounces frozen spinach for fresh. View Recipe 09 of 15 Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Sauce This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department. View Recipe 10 of 15 Lentil Burgers Walnuts and fresh marjoram accent these vegan lentil burgers. Substitute oregano for marjoram if you like. Serve with a smear of whole-grain mustard and roasted sweet potato wedges. View Recipe 11 of 15 Pressure-Cooker Grain Bowl Whip up this healthy vegetarian grain bowl with ease in your Instant Pot. Pressure-cooking the sweet potato is faster and yields the perfect texture. A drizzle of homemade spicy dressing takes this easy dinner to the next level. View Recipe 12 of 15 Florentine Lasagna Roll-Ups Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis Think portion control with these individual lasagna roll-ups. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day. View Recipe 13 of 15 Black Bean & Chipotle Tostadas with Creme Fraiche If you love breakfast burritos or huevos rancheros, you'll love this tostada with seasoned black beans on crispy tortillas with scrambled eggs on top. Pass salsa or hot sauce to go with it. View Recipe 14 of 15 Inside-Out Lasagna Here we take basic lasagna ingredients--ricotta cheese, pasta and tomatoes--and skip the layering and long baking time to make a super-quick and satisfying meal for the whole family. To cut down on prep time, look for presliced mushrooms. For meat lovers, brown some crumbled turkey sausage along with the onions and garlic. Serve with: Steamed broccoli and whole-grain baguette. View Recipe 15 of 15 Corn & Broccoli Calzones These calzones are stuffed with a summery combination of corn and broccoli, but you can use whatever you have in your fridge. Part-skim ricotta and mozzarella make our pizza pockets lower in saturated fat. Plus a whole-wheat crust adds a nutty flavor and extra fiber. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit