What to Eat on WeightWatchers®: Protein Lovers

From chicken to beans to leafy greens, there are plenty of delicious ways to pad your plate with protein.

By WeightWatchers

Published October 31, 2017

If you're trying to lose weight or simply fend off the grumbles, protein is the secret weapon. This macronutrient helps you feel full by activating the satiety hormone to hold you over between meals. What's more, protein-rich meals can be pretty darn tasty.

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30 Delicious Protein-Rich Recipes

Egg in a Zucchini Noodle Nest with Tomato, Basil & Ricotta Salata

Canadian bacon, tomato, cheese and avocado toast

Lemony beet hummus

Beef and portobello burgers

Greek Yogurt with Warm Blueberry Sauce

Flank steak asado with pimenton oil

Savory Make-Ahead Chicken Patties

Chickpea Crust Pizza with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe

Turkey breast roulade with apple, corn bread and sausage

Oven-fried coconut shrimp with orange-chili dipping sauce

Roasted Greek-style chicken and vegetables

Spanish grilled shrimp with smoky vinaigrette

Tuscan steak with white beans and baby broccoli

Mexican egg skillet

Slow cooker pork chili verde

Cajun shrimp sauté

Stir-fried jerk shrimp and peppers

Egg Salad with Cucumber, Tomato & Capers

Fresh Figs with Yogurt, Honey & Nuts

Moroccan chicken tagine with eggplant, peppers, and chickpeas

Lentil & Black Bean Chili

Cheese and herb cloud eggs

Italian sausage with broccoli and white beans

Turkey and white bean chili

Rosemary-lemon chicken breasts

Spice-rubbed flank steak with fajita vegetables

BLT egg sliders

Greek salad quinoa bowls with chickpeas

Ham, Salsa & Black Bean Bowl

Five-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Chickpea Tikka Masala

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