10 High-Protein Recipes for Dinner

Looking for an uncomplicated, pleasantly light dinner that will provide you with plenty of protein overnight?

That is exactly why we have put together a whopping 10 high-protein dinner recipes for you here. The best part: Along with lightness, variety, and plenty of protein, they also bring an extra helping of indulgence to the table.

Vegan protein lasagna with wraps

Garfield already knew: Sometimes, it simply has to be 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 preparation, while providing more than 40 g of vegan protein per serving.

We easily replace the traditional ground meat with textured soy—in vegetable broth, the soy flavor disappears completely. Then add the usual ingredients, from tomatoes and garlic to olive oil. But the special twist is the protein wraps. They replace the typical lasagna sheets while directly 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—simply an indispensable staple. The Vetain Protein Pasta also ensures that the nutritional values provide a solid foundation for meeting your protein needs in the evening. The dish contains a full 42 g, which is an excellent figure for vegan pasta.

The secret lies in using textured soy as a ground-meat substitute for the Bolognese and protein powder hidden in the sauce. Simply set aside some of the salted pasta cooking water and whisk the unflavored powder into it until smooth. This allows it to blend smoothly into the tomato sauce.

Afterward, as with any pasta, there are countless ways to add variety: for example, nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan as a topping, different vegetables, as well as beans or chickpeas for even more protein.

Ideal for meal prep: delicious protein bowl

If you like things quick and sweet, the vegan protein bowl is sure to become your favorite dinner. Preparation couldn’t be simpler: Just blend 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 workout in the evening.

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

Topping it with a Brownie Protein Bar, chopped nuts, or nut butter boosts both the enjoyment and the protein content even further. The best part: If you’re not in the mood for chocolate, you can easily transform the entire recipe into a creamy vanilla dream.

Crispy and Easy: Protein Pizza Dough

Dolce vita comes calling in the form of a delicious pizza with 65 g of protein—simply irresistible! The neutral-flavored Vegan Protein in the dough makes it possible. What’s more, it requires just a few minimalist ingredients.

The only thing is that you need to allow some time and do a little hands-on work: knead the dough and let it rise for around an hour and a half. You shouldn’t already be completely famished while you wait. Once the resting time is over, you can shape the dough and top it with your favorite ingredients. Toppings such as vegan mozzarella or smoked tofu provide even more protein.

Extra tip—making this protein pizza suitable 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 enough time in advance to soak the lentils for six hours or, ideally, overnight. But after that, everything happens quickly: Blended, the legumes become the dough base—made from just one ingredient, it hardly gets more minimalist.

Simply spread in a lightly oiled pan, fry for a few minutes on each side, and you can almost eat. Just don't forget the filling: The wraps are filled with delicious peanut butter, along with more if desired, such as fruit or chopped nuts.

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

Hearty Vegan Lentil Stew

When you want something warm and hearty, a hearty lentil stew is just the thing. It not only provides a satisfying 20 g of protein per serving, but also plenty of comfort food for chilly days.

Lentil stew is another recipe that is perfect for meal prep: You should soak the lentils overnight in advance anyway. Then add them to hot vegetable broth together with sautéed vegetables and tofu.

Various herbs, spices, and a little vinegar create the traditional spicy note that simply warms you from the inside.

Pea Soup Like Grandma Made—But Vegan

Some traditional dishes are too good not to recreate as vegan high-protein recipes for dinner. Our pea soup is one of them! Onions, celery, and a bay leaf—be sure to remove them after cooking!—provide its unmistakable flavor.

Vegan sausages enhance the classic flavor, and those who like can even add vegan bacon bits. Alternatively, smoked tofu is also an excellent choice.

From a slightly runny version to a thick and extra-creamy pea soup, you can adapt the recipe to suit your taste. Either way, one serving provides around 27 g of protein.

Fluffy Protein Rolls for Every Meal

Sometimes there simply isn't enough time or energy to eat a hot dinner. In that case, a cold supper with crunchy homemade rolls is a great alternative. Even better when the rolls provide 10 g of protein.

Soy quark and neutral vegan protein powder provide the generous amount of protein in the dough. Flaxseeds, psyllium husks, and sunflower seeds, if desired, round off these nutritious rolls.

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

Vegan protein bread with seeds

A vegan protein bread is a lifesaver for every situation. Whenever hunger strikes, simply enjoy a few slices—with a clear conscience and great nutritional values. Spelt flour, neutral protein powder, and seeds make it a vegan protein powerhouse.

Simply knead the ingredients into a dough and, after the rising time, place it in a loaf pan lined with baking paper. After about 30 minutes of baking, let it cool briefly and you’re ready to go.

With the delicious protein bread and your favorite spreads or toppings, you can easily put together a classic German-style dinner.

Vegan high-protein pan pizza—deliciousness after just 15 minutes

Our favorite dish from Italian cuisine and an extra portion of protein can certainly go hand in hand. This vegan pan pizza provides you with an impressive 80 g of protein! It requires no yeast dough at all. What’s more, it won’t keep you waiting long—it’s crispy and savory on the table after just 15 minutes.

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

Now it gets hot: Put it in the non-stick pan and turn on the stove. Top the pizza with sauce and vegan grated cheese, and bake it with the lid on until the base is lightly browned. Add salami or smoked tofu and put the whole thing 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, uncomplicated, and delicious

Our 10 dinner recipes already equip you perfectly to reach your protein target every evening—regardless of whether you need something quick, prefer a hearty meal, or are craving something sweet.

Each ingredient can also be customized individually; we provide suitable recommendations directly in the recipe. Enjoy your meal!