The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that a 4-ounce serving of skinless, boneless chicken breast contains 26 grams of protein and can be used in salads, pasta, and baked sheet pan dinners.
Turkey breast has lean protein like chicken breast. Lean ground turkey works well in meatballs, pasta sauces, taco stuffing, and stir-fries.
Salmon is a protein-rich fish that can be grilled, pan-fried, or eaten raw in sushi. The USDA reports 17 grams of protein per 3-ounce plate of salmon.
High-protein tuna can be cooked in numerous ways. Seared fresh tuna loin with pesto couscous is light but filling.
Round tip roast and top sirloin steak are lean, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Susie says a cup of Greek yogurt has 10 grams of protein, while a single-serving bottle has 15. Topped with nutritious berries, seeds, and nuts, it's a simple meal.
This flexible cake-like block of fermented soybeans has a delicate nutty taste, a little chewy texture, and can be cooked in almost any sauce for a tasty supper.
Cottage cheese, another fashionable food, is healthy. A half-cup of low-fat cottage cheese provides 12 grams of satisfying protein.