High Protein
High protein describes a way of eating with a higher share of protein than usual.
Origin
The term comes from fitness and nutrition circles and now appears on many products. In flexitarian cooking, protein comes from both plant and animal sources, such as lentils, chickpeas, tofu, eggs, quark or fish.
How to
Plan one dedicated protein source per meal, for example lentils in a salad, tofu in the pan or quark at breakfast. Combine it with plenty of vegetables and sides so the dish stays balanced. Snacks work too: hummus with vegetable sticks, skyr or quark with fruit, roasted chickpeas or a boiled egg. Being flexitarian means you choose between plant and animal sources depending on the day.
Common mistake
A high protein content alone does not make a dish balanced. Do not forget vegetables and fibre.
Related recipes
High Protein Spaghetti alle Vongole, High Protein Pasta with Wild Garlic Cream Sauce and Courgette
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