Description
A collection of high protein recipes for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
- Turkey breast – 5 lbs
- Quinoa – 2 cups
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Chickpeas – 1 can
- Brussels sprouts – 1 lb
- Almonds – 1 cup
- Greek yogurt – 1 cup
- Garlic – 4 cloves
- Olive oil – 1/4 cup
- Herbs (rosemary, thyme) – to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Season turkey with herbs and olive oil.
- Roast turkey for 2 hours.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Steam green beans and Brussels sprouts.
- Mix chickpeas with garlic and olive oil.
- Serve turkey with sides and Greek yogurt on top.
Notes
- Adjust turkey cooking time based on weight.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey with a bean loaf.
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: high protein thanksgiving recipes