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High-Protein Dinners

Mains with 20 g of protein or more per serving — filling dinners that actually hold you.

When dinner needs to do more than just fill a plate, protein is the lever. This roundup collects the mains on recipesvibrant that land at 20 grams of protein per serving or more — grilled and roasted chicken, braised beef and steak, salmon and shrimp, bean-and-grain bakes, lentil stews and tofu skillets. Because the cutoff is nutrition rather than cuisine, you will find comfort casseroles next to quick skillet suppers and big dinner salads, all ranked protein-first so the heavyweight options rise to the top. Pair any of these with a simple vegetable side or a grain from the pantry and you have a balanced plate without doing the math. Filter by time when the evening is short, or by calories when you want something lighter that still delivers.

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