10 High-Protein Recipes for Dinner

Looking for an easy, pleasantly light dinner that will keep you well supplied with protein overnight?

That’s exactly why we’ve put together a generous 10 high-protein dinner recipes for you right here. Best of all, they bring lightness, variety, plenty of protein, and an extra helping of deliciousness to the table.

Vegan protein lasagna with wraps

Garfield already knew: sometimes, you just need lasagna. But this protein lasagna with wraps combines indulgence with a clear conscience. In terms of taste, it can hold its own against any traditional version, while providing more than 40 g of vegan protein per serving.

We easily replace the traditional ground meat with textured soy protein - cooked in vegetable broth, it loses its soy flavor completely. Then come the usual ingredients, from tomatoes and garlic to olive oil. But the special twist is the protein wraps. They replace the classic lasagna sheets while boosting the protein content of your meal.

The real highlight, however, is the béchamel substitute: simply mix vegan crème fraîche with unflavored protein powder.

High-protein dinner recipe: vegan Bolognese

Pasta is like jeans - an essential staple. Vetain protein pasta ensures the nutritional values are a solid foundation for meeting your protein needs in the evening, too. This dish contains a full 42 g, a top result for vegan pasta.

The secret is textured soy protein as a ground meat substitute in the Bolognese and vegan protein powder hidden in the sauce. Simply set aside some of the salted pasta water and stir in the unflavored powder until smooth. This makes it easy to blend into the tomato sauce.

Then, as with any pasta, there are plenty of ways to add variety: try nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan as a topping, different vegetables, or beans or chickpeas for even more protein.

Ideal for meal prep: delicious protein bowl

If you’re in the mood for something quick and sweet, the vegan protein bowl is just the thing for dinner. It couldn’t be simpler to make: just chop all the ingredients and let them sit for a few hours. Conveniently, your meal will be ready and waiting when you get home from your evening workout.

Vetain Vegan Protein in cocoa flavor, along with oats and vegan quark, gives you an impressive 45 g of protein per serving—and endless grams of enjoyment. Because when cocoa meets banana, it can only be delicious.

Top it with a Brownie Protein Bar, chopped nuts, or nut butter to take both the flavor and protein up another notch. The best part: if you’re not in the mood for chocolate, you can easily turn the whole recipe into a creamy vanilla dream.

Crispy and Simple: Protein Pizza Dough

Dolce vita comes calling in the form of a delicious pizza with 65 g of protein—simply irresistible! The unflavored vegan protein in the dough makes it possible. Plus, it uses just a handful of simple ingredients.

You just need to set aside a little time and be prepared to get hands-on: knead the dough and let it rise for about an hour and a half. You shouldn’t be absolutely starving while you wait. Once it’s ready, shape the dough and top it with your favorite ingredients. Vegan mozzarella or smoked tofu make great high-protein toppings.

Extra tip - make this protein pizza for everyone: if you can’t tolerate regular pizza flour, simply choose a gluten-free alternative.

The Best Protein Wraps

Wraps are wonderfully versatile, and there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t like them. With these protein wraps, you get 9 g of protein per serving. The stars here are dried red lentils and creamy peanut butter.

Plan ahead and allow enough time to soak the lentils for six hours or, ideally, overnight. After that, everything comes together quickly: puréed, the legumes form the base of the batter—and with just one ingredient, it doesn’t get much more minimalist.

Simply spread in a lightly oiled pan, fry for a few minutes on each side, and you’re almost ready to eat. Just don’t forget the filling: these wraps are delicious with peanut butter, and you can add even more, such as fruit or chopped nuts.

Tip: In the mood for something savory? Replace the filling with guacamole or hummus.

Hearty vegan lentil stew

If you're craving something warm and hearty, a hearty lentil stew is just the thing. Each serving not only offers a satisfying 20 g of protein, but also plenty of comfort food for chilly days.

Lentil stew is another recipe that's perfect for meal prep: You'll need to soak the lentils overnight anyway. Then add them to hot vegetable broth along with sautéed vegetables and tofu.

A mix of herbs and spices with a little vinegar creates the traditional, savory flavor that warms you from the inside.

Grandma's pea soup - but vegan

Some traditional dishes are too good not to make vegan versions of, including high-protein dinner recipes. Our pea soup is one of them! Onions, celery, and a bay leaf - be sure to remove it after cooking! - give it its unmistakable flavor.

Vegan sausages bring out the classic flavor, and if you like, you can even add vegan bacon bits. Smoked tofu is another excellent option.

From a somewhat thinner version to a thick, extra-creamy pea soup, you can adjust the recipe to suit your taste. Either way, each serving provides around 27 g of protein.

Fluffy protein rolls for every meal

Sometimes you simply don't have the time or energy to cook a warm dinner. In that case, a cold bread-based meal with crunchy homemade rolls is a great alternative. Even better when the rolls pack 10 g of protein.

Soy quark and unflavored vegan protein add plenty of protein to the dough. Flaxseed, psyllium husks, and, if you like, sunflower seeds round out these nutritious rolls.

Simply enjoy plant-based spreads with it. Vegan cheese, cold tofu slices, or vegan sausage are also delicious. Snack on vegetable sticks or olives for a quick yet hearty dinner.

Vegan protein bread with seeds

A vegan protein bread is a lifesaver in any situation. Whenever hunger strikes, simply enjoy a few slices – guilt-free and packed with good nutrients. Spelt flour, unflavored protein powder, and seeds make it a vegan protein powerhouse.

Simply knead the ingredients into a dough and, after letting it rise, place it in a loaf pan lined with baking paper. Let it cool briefly after baking for about 30 minutes, and you’re ready to go.

With this delicious protein bread and your favorite spreads or toppings, you can easily put together a classic evening meal.

Vegan high-protein pan pizza – delicious in just 15 minutes

Our favorite dish from Italian cuisine and an extra serving of protein can certainly go hand in hand. This vegan pan pizza packs a whopping 80 g of protein! It’s made without yeast dough. Plus, you won’t have to wait long – it’s ready to serve, crispy and savory, in just 15 minutes.

For the quick dough, mix spelt flour, wheat gluten, Vetain Vegan Protein, a vegan skyr alternative, salt, and baking powder. Then shape the sticky dough – don’t worry, it’s supposed to be like that – into a pizza shape using plenty of flour.

Now it’s time to turn up the heat: Put it in the nonstick pan and turn on the stove. Top the pizza with sauce and vegan shredded cheese, then cook it covered until the crust is lightly browned. Add some salami or smoked tofu and pop it in the oven for two or three minutes – the cheese should melt nicely, after all.

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High-protein dinner recipes: rich in protein, easy to make, and delicious

Our 10 dinner recipes have you well prepared to get your protein in every evening – whether you need something quick, are in the mood for something hearty, or get a craving for something sweet.

One more tip for evenings when you’re in the mood for homemade food: our spinach gnocchi without potatoes in a creamy vegan Parmesan sauce, with 85 g of protein per serving.

Each ingredient can also be customized, and we give you suitable recommendations right in the recipe. Enjoy!