🥦💰5 Healthy High-Protein Meal Prep Dinners That Won’t Break the Bank
- carriemessmore2
- Apr 13
- 3 min read

Eating well doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen or blowing your budget. Whether you're cutting, toning, or simply trying to nourish your body, these high-protein, low-fat evening meals are perfect for prepping in advance, easy on the wallet, and friendly to your calorie goals. Let's dig in! 🍴🔥
1. 🍗 Garlic & Herb Chicken with Roasted Veggies
Macros per serving:🟢 Calories: 390🟢 Protein: 43g🟢 Carbs: 28g🟢 Fat: 9g
Ingredients (makes 4 servings):
600g chicken breast, diced
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp mixed herbs
1 tbsp olive oil
2 courgettes (300g), chopped
2 bell peppers (250g), sliced
1 red onion (150g), sliced
Prep:Toss the chicken in herbs, garlic, and a drizzle of oil. Spread everything on a baking tray and roast at 200°C for 25 minutes. Easy, colourful, and perfect for four grab-and-go boxes! 🥗
2. 🥚 Turkey & Egg White Stir Fry
Macros per serving:🟢 Calories: 410🟢 Protein: 48g🟢 Carbs: 22g🟢 Fat: 12g
Ingredients (makes 3 servings):
450g lean turkey mince (2–5% fat)
200ml liquid egg whites
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
300g frozen stir fry veg
Spray oil
Prep:Cook garlic and turkey mince in a pan. Add veggies and stir-fry until soft. Pour in the egg whites and stir until set. Add soy sauce and portion up! Super filling and full of protein 💥
3. 🫘 Smoky Bean & Quinoa Bowl
Macros per serving:🟢 Calories: 375🟢 Protein: 31g🟢 Carbs: 40g🟢 Fat: 8g
Ingredients (makes 3 servings):
1 tin black beans (240g drained)
1 tin mixed beans (240g drained)
100g dry quinoa
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 vegetable stock cube
1 tbsp lemon juice
Prep:Cook quinoa as per packet. Meanwhile, heat beans, spices, tomato purée, and stock with 100ml water in a pan. Simmer, then stir in cooked quinoa and lemon juice. 🌱 Plant-based power!
4. 🐟 Tuna Sweet Potato Cakes
Macros per serving (2 cakes):🟢 Calories: 360🟢 Protein: 35g🟢 Carbs: 30g🟢 Fat: 10g
Ingredients (makes 4 servings):
2 cans tuna in spring water (280g drained)
300g cooked sweet potato
1 egg
1 tbsp parsley
Salt & pepper
Spray oil
Prep:Mash sweet potato, mix in tuna, egg, and seasoning. Form into 8 cakes and pan-fry in spray oil until golden. Serve with greens or a side salad for a satisfying, low-fat dinner. 🧡
5. 🍛 Lean Beef & Lentil Keema
Macros per serving:🟢 Calories: 420🟢 Protein: 42g🟢 Carbs: 25g🟢 Fat: 14g
Ingredients (makes 4 servings):
500g lean beef mince (5% fat)
1 onion (150g), chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tin chopped tomatoes (400g)
100g cooked lentils
Handful of spinach (optional)
Prep:Sauté onion and garlic, add beef and cook through. Stir in spices, tomatoes, and lentils. Simmer for 20 mins. Add spinach at the end if you fancy some greens 🌿 Serve alone or with 100g steamed cauliflower rice.
💡Top Tips for Meal Prep Success:
🧊 Cool meals before refrigerating to avoid sogginess.
🍱 Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
🧂 Adjust seasoning after reheating for best flavour.
With these 5 meals on rotation, you’ll feel satisfied, save time, and stay on track—without feeling deprived or overspending 💪🍽️ Which one are you cooking first?
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