16 One-Pot High-Protein Dinner Recipes for Winter (2024)

FAQs

What can I eat for dinner high in protein? ›

You can increase the amount of protein you eat by eating high protein foods, such as lean meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, or eggs, at each meal. You can also eat plant-based protein sources such as beans, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

From cheesy pasta bakes, like our Extra-Easy Lasagna or our Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole, to fresh Instant Pot options, like our Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast, we've pulled together some hearty winter dinner ideas the whole family will enjoy.

So when it's time to wind down after a long day, I like to enjoy a reprieve by eating a “cold supper.” In the South, said cold suppers typically involve liberal translations of “salads” — potato salads, pasta salads, tuna salads, and chicken salads. Think less greens and more mayo (Duke's brand, of course).

Should you eat more protein in the winter? ›

Regardless of the season, eating protein-rich foods every day is the best way to ensure you're providing your body with enough of this essential nutrient, but here are three reasons why it's a particularly smart strategy as the weather gets cooler. 1. You'll feel fuller for longer.

The Bottom Line

Lentils, tofu, seeds and nuts are some of the highest-plant-based-protein sources — and are much more environmentally friendly.