Building muscle takes more than you burn, plus enough protein so the extra lands where you want it. Every dish here has over 600 calories and over 35 grams of protein per serving.
98 recipes
How the labels are calculated
Per serving: weight loss means under 500 calories and over 25 g of protein, weight gain over 700 calories, muscle over 600 calories and over 35 g of protein. "Anyone can" has at most 4 steps, 7 ingredients and 20 minutes of work, "some experience" starts at 35 minutes or 6 steps. High protein is over 30 g, low carb at most 20 g of carbohydrate, low calorie under 400 calories, quick at most 15 minutes. Vegetarian and vegan follow from the ingredients.
No recipe matches all of that.
Salmon with potatoes and pak choi616 kcal · 38 g proteinOne pan, one pot, twenty minutes
Tuna pasta salad with sweetcorn and tomatoes640 kcal · 52 g proteinThe office classic, without the mayonnaise
Salmon bowl with rice and edamame801 kcal · 46 g proteinLike the takeaway, except you know what is in it
Chicken curry with rice771 kcal · 42 g proteinOne pan, 25 minutes, three servings for the same effort
Chilli con carne853 kcal · 49 g proteinOne pot, one hour, and half the week is covered
Poke bowl with tuna675 kcal · 47 g proteinRaw tuna, rice, avocado, edamame, no pan
Burrito bowl with chicken816 kcal · 49 g proteinEverything from a burrito, without the tortilla, in one bowl
Teriyaki salmon with rice and broccoli687 kcal · 40 g proteinSalmon in a glossy sauce, in 20 minutes
Salmon with rice and green asparagus700 kcal · 40 g proteinOne pan for fish and asparagus, one pot for the rice
Green Thai curry with chicken768 kcal · 42 g proteinCurry paste from a jar, coconut milk, 20 minutes
Stuffed peppers with mince and rice681 kcal · 39 g proteinThe oven classic, with cheese on top
Chicken breast in a honey soy glaze627 kcal · 50 g proteinA whole breast, ten minutes, and the sauce does the rest
Chicken gyros with pitta and tzatziki810 kcal · 64 g proteinGyros spices, a pan, and the potatoes from the oven
Chicken tikka masala703 kcal · 49 g proteinChicken marinated in yoghurt, tomato sauce, rice
Butter chicken651 kcal · 43 g proteinThe mildest curry there is, with rice
Prawn masala719 kcal · 45 g proteinPrawns in a tomato and coconut sauce, in 20 minutes
Red Thai curry with prawns762 kcal · 44 g proteinRed curry paste, coconut milk, prawns, peppers. Done in 20 minutes.
Massaman curry with chicken and potatoes759 kcal · 45 g proteinThe mild Thai curry with peanuts and potatoes
Spaghetti bolognese799 kcal · 45 g proteinThe sauce you cook on Sunday for the week
Penne with chicken and broccoli in a cream sauce765 kcal · 56 g proteinCreamy, with less cream than you would think
Wholemeal tagliatelle with chicken and tomatoes788 kcal · 56 g proteinWholemeal pasta, griddled chicken, tomatoes, olive oil
Pasta bake with broccoli and chicken771 kcal · 61 g proteinFrom the oven, with cheese, and better tomorrow
Pasta with tuna and tomatoes604 kcal · 44 g proteinAll from the cupboard, in 20 minutes
Spaghetti with pesto and prawns689 kcal · 47 g proteinPesto from a jar, prawns from the pan, 15 minutes
One-pot pasta with prawns and tomatoes642 kcal · 44 g proteinOne pot, prawns at the end, 20 minutes
Tagliatelle with salmon and lemon789 kcal · 42 g proteinPan-fried salmon in pieces on pasta, with lemon instead of cream
Tom kha gai608 kcal · 36 g proteinThe Thai coconut soup with chicken and mushrooms
Green curry noodle soup with chicken788 kcal · 36 g proteinRice noodles in a green coconut broth, 20 minutes
Bibimbap with beef and a fried egg713 kcal · 48 g proteinRice, vegetables in strips, beef, an egg on top, and you stir it all together
Homemade cheeseburger610 kcal · 46 g proteinBeef mince, Cheddar, tomato, onion, a soft bun
Crispy chicken burger786 kcal · 49 g proteinBreaded chicken, cheese, salad, plenty of sauce
Schnitzel with potato salad801 kcal · 54 g proteinBeaten thin, turned three times, fried in fat. With potato salad made on stock.
Meatballs in tomato sauce642 kcal · 47 g proteinBeef mince with Parmesan, finished in passata
Lasagne690 kcal · 41 g proteinRagù, béchamel, pasta sheets, cheese, in layers. For four.
Mac and cheese846 kcal · 38 g proteinMacaroni in Cheddar sauce, from the pot, in 20 minutes
Fried rice with prawns654 kcal · 48 g proteinCold rice, prawns, egg, peas, spring onion, a very hot pan
Steak with roast potatoes648 kcal · 50 g proteinA steak, medium, and potatoes from the same pan
Chicken adobo633 kcal · 59 g proteinChicken braised in soy sauce, vinegar and garlic. From the Philippines.
Peanut stew with chicken and sweet potato788 kcal · 44 g proteinA West African stew: peanut butter, tomato, ginger, chilli, with rice
Cottage cheese pancakes624 kcal · 41 g proteinSmall, thick pancakes of cottage cheese, egg and a little flour. With berries and soured cream.
Peanut and banana shake685 kcal · 49 g proteinBanana, peanut butter, milk, oats, protein powder. The shake for gaining weight.
Beef udon pan754 kcal · 55 g proteinThick wheat noodles, beef strips, peppers, soy sauce, sesame
Pad thai with prawns792 kcal · 51 g proteinRice noodles, prawns, egg, sprouts, peanuts, lime. From the wok.
Chicken satay with peanut sauce670 kcal · 54 g proteinMarinated chicken skewers, peanut sauce of coconut milk, lime and soy
Chicken quesadilla626 kcal · 46 g proteinOne wheat tortilla, chicken, cheese, peppers, folded in the pan
Beef burrito772 kcal · 45 g proteinBeef mince, black beans, rice, cheese, salad, rolled up
Nasi goreng670 kcal · 44 g proteinIndonesian fried rice with chicken, egg, cabbage and sweet soy sauce
Tempeh with green beans688 kcal · 46 g proteinCrisp fried tempeh, green beans, soy sauce, chilli, garlic
Beef roulades with red cabbage and boiled potatoes650 kcal · 54 g proteinMustard, bacon, gherkin, rolled and braised for an hour and a half. The Sunday roast.
Roast chicken with roasted vegetables757 kcal · 46 g proteinA whole chicken, lemon and thyme in the cavity, potatoes and carrots around it
Chicken leg with boiled potatoes755 kcal · 45 g proteinA leg with the skin on from the oven, potatoes with parsley, a little roasting juice
Ramen with chicken and egg819 kcal · 61 g proteinBroth with miso and ginger, egg noodles, chicken, a soft-boiled egg, nori, sesame
Seafood paella706 kcal · 50 g proteinSaffron rice with prawns, mussels and squid, from a wide pan
Fettuccine alfredo with chicken786 kcal · 54 g proteinWide pasta in cream, Parmesan and butter, with pan-fried chicken breast
Chicken enchiladas776 kcal · 54 g proteinFilled tortillas in green salsa, baked with cheese, for two
Vegan ramen with tofu and edamame676 kcal · 38 g proteinMiso broth with ginger and shiitake, wheat noodles, marinated tofu, edamame, chilli
Miso ramen with tempeh and pak choi865 kcal · 48 g proteinMiso broth, wheat noodles, crisp fried tempeh, pak choi, sprouts, sesame
Red Thai curry with chicken803 kcal · 51 g proteinRed curry paste, coconut milk, chicken, peppers, green beans, basil, rice
Cabbage rolls in tomato sauce619 kcal · 42 g proteinWhite cabbage leaves filled with mince and rice, braised for an hour in tomato sauce
Stuffed peppers with beef mince and rice636 kcal · 38 g proteinPepper halves with beef mince, rice and herbs, baked in tomato sauce
Taco bowl with beef mince794 kcal · 50 g proteinRice, spiced mince, black beans, sweetcorn, tomato, salad, Cheddar, soured cream
Chicken fajitas694 kcal · 56 g proteinChicken strips, peppers and onion from a hot pan, with lime in warm tortillas
Beef and broccoli from the wok668 kcal · 50 g proteinBeef strips, broccoli, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame. With rice.
Beef fillet with green beans and peppercorn cream617 kcal · 49 g proteinA fillet steak in butter and rosemary, green beans and a peppercorn cream sauce from the same pan
Salmon bowl with rice, avocado and sesame822 kcal · 49 g proteinSushi-grade raw salmon, rice, edamame, cucumber, avocado, soy sauce and black sesame
Eggs Benedict848 kcal · 36 g proteinPoached eggs on toast and ham, with a hollandaise whisked by hand
Palak dal856 kcal · 36 g proteinRed lentils with spinach, tomato, cumin and turmeric, with rice. Vegan.
Dan dan noodles807 kcal · 36 g proteinWheat noodles with pork mince, a peanut and sesame sauce, chilli oil and spring onion
Tempeh sandwich with hummus and avocado680 kcal · 36 g proteinFried tempeh, hummus, avocado, kale and tomato between wholemeal bread. Vegan.
Teriyaki chicken bowl with edamame708 kcal · 56 g proteinChicken glazed in soy sauce, honey and ginger, on rice with edamame and onion
Salmon burger with dill yoghurt667 kcal · 43 g proteinA patty of chopped salmon, cucumber, salad and dill yoghurt in a bun
Kebab plate with rice and yoghurt682 kcal · 48 g proteinThinly sliced beef fried with cumin and paprika, on rice with tomato sauce and yoghurt
Chicken kebab plate with rice and chips755 kcal · 54 g proteinMarinated chicken, rice, oven chips, salad and tomato. The plate from the takeaway.
Loaded nachos with beef and beans749 kcal · 42 g proteinTortilla chips baked with beef mince, kidney beans, sweetcorn and Cheddar. For two, with a spoon.
Laksa with chicken and prawns828 kcal · 46 g proteinA Malaysian coconut noodle soup with curry paste, chicken, prawns, tofu and egg. For two, hot.
Reuben sandwich745 kcal · 37 g proteinRye bread with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and dressing, fried in butter. New York deli.
Tuna melt684 kcal · 54 g proteinWholemeal toast with tuna salad, tomato and Cheddar, fried until the cheese runs. Protein you can hold.
Prawn bowl with mango and black beans642 kcal · 42 g proteinBrown rice, fried prawns, black beans, mango, avocado and lime. One plate, everything on it.
Bulgogi bowl604 kcal · 44 g proteinKorean beef in a soy and sesame marinade on rice, with carrot, cucumber and kimchi. For two.
Salmon and quinoa bowl with squash821 kcal · 43 g proteinFried salmon on quinoa with roasted squash, avocado, sweetcorn and red cabbage. One plate, plenty of protein.
Beef stroganoff848 kcal · 67 g proteinStrips of beef with mushrooms, onions, mustard and soured cream, with egg noodles. For two.
Käsespätzle with fried onions827 kcal · 37 g proteinHomemade spätzle layered with Emmental and covered in fried onions. Vegetarian, for three.
Chicken parmesan with linguine824 kcal · 66 g proteinBreaded chicken baked under tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, with linguine. For two.
Teriyaki chicken wings657 kcal · 55 g proteinChicken wings baked crisp in the oven and turned in a soy, honey and ginger glaze, with sesame. For two.
Oven-baked fish and chips755 kcal · 45 g proteinCod in a breadcrumb crust with potato wedges, both from the oven, with mushy peas and lemon. For two.
Beef curry with coconut milk846 kcal · 63 g proteinBeef braised with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garam masala in coconut milk, with rice. For two.
Kefta skewers with yoghurt750 kcal · 47 g proteinMince skewers of beef and lamb with onion, parsley, mint and cumin, with pita and yoghurt. For two.
Katsu curry848 kcal · 61 g proteinBreaded chicken on rice with a Japanese curry sauce of onion, carrot, potato and apple. For two.
Mapo tofu750 kcal · 39 g proteinTofu and pork mince in a hot bean paste sauce with Sichuan pepper, on rice. For two, and it burns nicely.
Kung pao chicken783 kcal · 59 g proteinChicken with peanuts, pepper, dried chillies and a soy and vinegar sauce from the wok, with rice. For two.
Pad see ew669 kcal · 37 g proteinWide rice noodles with pork, egg and pak choi in dark soy sauce from the wok. Thailand, for two.
Tsukune647 kcal · 46 g proteinJapanese chicken mince skewers with ginger and spring onion, in a soy and honey glaze, with rice. For two.
Chicken keema with peas665 kcal · 46 g proteinChicken mince with peas, onions, tomatoes, ginger and garam masala, with naan. For two, in thirty minutes.
Steak with green asparagus and herbed soured cream656 kcal · 65 g proteinBeef steak from the pan, green asparagus, a baked potato and soured cream with herbs. One plate.
Pizza capricciosa864 kcal · 39 g proteinHomemade yeast dough with tomato sauce, mozzarella, cooked ham, mushrooms and rocket. For two.
Chicken nuggets with oven chips781 kcal · 61 g proteinChicken breast in panko, baked in the oven, with potato chips and ketchup. For two, and for children.
Risotto with chicken and peas766 kcal · 52 g proteinCreamy risotto with diced chicken, peas, carrot, white wine and Parmesan. For two, stirring included.
Moqueca810 kcal · 59 g proteinA Brazilian fish stew with cod, prawns, peppers, tomatoes, coconut milk and lime, with rice. For two.