20 Easy High-Protein Dinners for High Blood Pressure

By Boaditv Last updated Jul 21, 2023

Make these mouthwatering dinner recipes in 30 minutes or less. Not only are they quick to make, but these dishes are also high in protein (at least 15 grams per serving) to help keep you feeling full. Plus, these dinners have lower counts of saturated fat, are made with sodium-conscious ingredients, and highlight potassium-rich foods like avocados, potatoes, and dark leafy greens that support an eating pattern appropriate for those with high blood pressure. Recipes like our Herby Fish with Wilted Greens & Mushrooms and Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowl are delicious meals you’ll be making all year long.

Chickpea & Quinoa Grain Bowl. It seems grain bowls have as many variations as there are stars in the sky, and there is no wrong way to build one! But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado, and loads of veggies!

Herby Fish with Wilted Greens & Mushrooms.
This healthy fish recipe makes a tasty and easy weeknight meal. Serve with wild rice or roasted potatoes.

Charred Shrimp, Pesto & Quinoa Bowls.
These shrimp, pesto, and quinoa bowls are delicious, healthy, and pretty and take less than 30 minutes to prep. In other words, they’re the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. Feel free to add additional vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu, or edamame.

Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowl. This flavorful burrito bowl features grilled chicken coated in a spicy chipotle glaze. Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner.

Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Salmon with Potatoes & Peppers. Busy weeknights beg for something simple like this salmon sheet-pan dinner. As the name suggests, it’s all cooked in one pan. The potatoes get a head start, followed by sweet bell peppers and finally chili-coated salmon fillets. It’s a complete meal with easy cleanup!

Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce. Instead of opening a jar of sauce, try this easy spaghetti with meat sauce on a weeknight. Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread. The recipe makes enough for 8 servings. If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce.

Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & Orzo. In this healthy BBQ shrimp recipe, shrimp are seasoned with a peppery spice blend and served with zucchini, peppers, and whole-grain orzo for a delicious and easy dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes. The shrimp and veggies are cooked in the same skillet, so cleanup is a snap too.

Mushroom-Swiss Turkey Burgers. In this gluten-free turkey burger recipe, lean ground turkey stands in for ground beef, and portobello mushrooms produce a juicy, flavorful alternative to the traditional bun. Melted Swiss cheese, sliced tomato, and arugula top off this delicious low-carb dinner!

Seared Scallops with White Bean Ragu & Charred Lemon. This recipe for seared scallops with white beans and spinach turns out a healthy dinner that looks impressive (and tastes great) in just 25 minutes. Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish. The heat helps release even more citrus juice and sweetens it too. When shopping for scallops, look for ones labeled “dry.” Some scallops are soaked in a solution that prevents them from searing properly and can give them a soapy flavor.

20 Easy High-Protein Dinners for High Blood Pressure

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