Whether you're a fitness fan, an athlete, or just looking to live a healthier lifestyle, getting enough protein in your diet is critical. Protein is an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in your fitness goals, supporting muscle growth, recovery, and repair. Plus, it keeps you full and satisfied — a win-win.

Don’t want to let a busy schedule get in the way of eating a protein-rich diet? No worries — that’s why we’re here. With thousands of delicious recipes and groceries tailored to your dietary needs, you can have tasty protein-packed meals on the table in no time. Read on for a few of our top tips for high-protein eating, including easy-to-make recipes for bowls and pastas that pack a protein punch.

6 high-protein kitchen staples

With the right staples in your kitchen, you’ll be well on your way to creating satisfying and protein-packed meals. Here are a few essentials to support your high-protein lifestyle:

• Meats or animal products like hard-boiled eggs, ground chicken, chicken thighs, beef, and pork are great options to ensure you get enough protein. If you're plant-based, focus on high-protein legumes, veggies like spinach and broccoli, or meat alternatives like tofu or beyond meat.
• Healthy fats like nuts, seeds, and nut butters are great plant-based sources of protein. Our favorites include Organic Creamy Peanut Butter and Good Sam Foods Roasted + Salted Macadamia Nuts.
• Legumes like chickpeas, lentils, and black beans contain essential healthy fats that are also a great protein replacement for animal products.
• Fresh veggies and fruit like broccoli and spinach are packed with protein and root vegetables like sweet potatoes and butternut squash can complement protein-heavy meals.
• Whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and even cauliflower rice can complete proteins in your recipes. A few of our fan-favorite staples include Brown Rice Quinoa Blend and Organic Seasoned Jasmine Rice.
• Healthy sauces and oils like olive oil, green chile, and avocado crema can add flavor to your meals. For a sweet kick, consider our Sweet Teriyaki or Cindy’s Sweet Chili Lime Dipping Cup.

12 must-try high-protein bowls and pastas

High-protein meals don’t have to be bland or complicated — in fact, we’ve got tons of quick and easy recipes that pack both protein and flavor. Check out these 12 tasty bowls and pastas that we can’t get enough of:

High-Protein Bowl Recipes

• Super Fajita Chicken Protein Bowl
• Spicy Chicken n' Broccoli Bowl
• Sizzling Vegan Fajita Bowl
• Sizzling Grilled Chicken Fajita Bowl
• Chicken n' Guac Rainbow Brown Rice Bowl
• Gingery Grilled Chicken Brussels Rice Bowl

High-Protein Pasta Recipes

• Beyond Meatball Marinara Tortelloni
• Cheesy Red Sauce Baked Rotini
• Bison Pasta Bolognese
• Tortelloni Marinara with Sausage
• Grass-fed Pesto Meatball Rotini
• Hot Sausage Rigatoni alla Vodka