High Protein Dinners Under 300 Calories (Skinny Meal Prep)
A delicious, satisfying high-protein dinner featuring lean ground turkey and Greek yogurt sauce that's ready in under 25 minutes. Packed with 32g of protein and under 300 calories per serving, this meal-prep friendly recipe proves healthy eating doesn't have to be boring or complicated.
Equipment
- large skillet
- small bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7 blend)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup zucchini noodles or 3/4 cup brown rice per serving
- Fresh spinach or arugula
- Cucumber, diced
- Lemon wedge
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks for 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add smoked paprika and cumin, stirring constantly to coat evenly.
- Step 3: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes until flavors meld and liquid reduces slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, minced garlic, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Step 5: Prepare base with zucchini noodles or brown rice on a plate. Layer fresh spinach on top, add warm turkey mixture, drizzle with yogurt sauce, top with diced cucumber and lemon squeeze.
Notes
Store yogurt sauce in glass jar in fridge for up to 4 days and use throughout the week. Ground chicken or 93/7 ground beef work as protein substitutes. Buy ground turkey in family packs on sale and freeze in 1-pound portions for budget savings. With brown rice instead of zucchini noodles: 320 calories, 38g carbs.