20 Delicious Dinners High in Protein AND Fiber!

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Photos of bowl meals, chili, and more recipes rich in protein and fiber

Beans, beans, the magical fruit, the more you eat the more you…hit your protein AND fiber goals! Whoop! It goes something like that, right? 😉 Today we’re bringing you 20 delicious dinner ideas that have at least 20 grams protein and 7 grams fiber per serving! There’s a mix of both meat- and fish-based recipes and plant-based recipes. Scroll through to get your new year off to a nourished start!

(Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!)

Meat- & Fish-Based

Overhead shot of a plate of miso-glazed salmon, eggplant, and broccolini
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Miso-Glazed Salmon & Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner
Sheet pan meal with salmon, eggplant, and broccolini coated in a gingery miso glaze. An easy, satisfying weeknight dinner with just 10 ingredients required!
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Spoon picking up a bite of our white bean chicken chili
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Creamy White Bean Chicken Chili (1 Pot!)
Creamy, hearty white bean chicken chili with kale! Dairy-free, the perfect companion for cornbread, and SO satisfying and comforting. Just 1 pot required!
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Overheat shot of a pot of pumpkin turkey chili
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1-Pot Pumpkin Turkey Chili (Freezer-Friendly!)
Thick, smoky, 1-pot pumpkin turkey chili made with lots of veggies! A hearty, freezer-friendly meal perfect for fall, winter, or feeding a crowd.
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Fork resting in a Grain-Free Burrito Bowl topped with guacamole
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Grain-Free Burrito Bowls with Shredded Mexican Chicken
Hearty, grain-free burrito bowls with veggies, beans, and shredded Mexican chicken! Just 10 basic ingredients required for this satisfying, customizable meal!
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Bowl of chicken tortilla soup topped with avocado, sliced radish, and tortilla chips
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Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup (Instant Pot Friendly!)
Easy chicken tortilla soup that’s smoky, spicy, perfectly brothy, and undeniably comforting! Made in the Instant Pot for an incredibly flavorful meal with just 1 pot required!
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Plant-Based

Bowls of Coconut Curried Golden Lentils with cauliflower rice, cabbage, kale, cilantro, roasted sweet potato, lime and chimichurri
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Nourishing Curried Lentil & Sweet Potato Bowl
An amazingly nourishing, delicious bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower rice, curried lentils, and cilantro chutney. Just 30 minutes and SO tasty!
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Using chopsticks to grab a bite of our 20-Minute Tofu Stir Fry recipe
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20-Minute Tofu Stir-Fry
A FLAVORFUL veggie-packed tofu stir-fry that comes together in just 20 minutes! Gluten-free, plant-based, and perfect for weekdays. 
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Close up photo of a bowl of creamy vegan white bean chili topped with cilantro
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Creamy Vegan White Bean Chili
Creamy, comforting vegan white bean chili with green chiles, corn, and leafy greens. A nourishing, 30-minute meal that’s easy to make and perfect for meal prep or weeknights!
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Fork resting in a Black Bean Buddha Bowl topped with Lemon Tahini Sauce
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Black Bean Buddha Bowl with Gingery Lemon Tahini Sauce
Incredibly comforting black bean Buddha bowl with steamed kale, brown rice, and gingery lemon tahini sauce! Nourishing ingredients, BIG flavor, a hearty plant-based meal.
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Overhead shot of a bowl of pasta with white beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and kale
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Garlicky Cherry Tomato Pasta with White Beans
Garlicky cherry tomato pasta with white beans and kale. An easy, nourishing, weeknight-friendly recipe. Vegan, gluten-free, and ready in just 25 minutes!
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Holding a vegan burrito inspired by the Crunchwrap Supreme
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The Ultimate Vegan Burrito (Crunchwrap-Inspired!)
The ULTIMATE vegan burrito, inspired by a Crunchwrap! Smoky tofu taco meat, creamy white bean queso, crunchy tortilla chips, vibrant guacamole, and fresh veggies. Vegan, gluten-free optional, and ready in just 30 minutes!
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Bowl of our smoky black bean quinoa chili bowl
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Smoky Black Bean & Quinoa Chili Bowl
Hearty and nourishing black bean and quinoa chili bowl with big flavor! Fiber- and protein-rich, SO satisfying, and perfect for meal prep!
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Close up shot of a vegan tempeh and hummus sandwich with fresh vegetables
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Chipotle Hummus Sandwich with Smoky Tempeh Bacon
A quick and easy sandwich with spicy chipotle hummus, smoky tempeh bacon, and fresh veggies. Plant-based, fiber- and protein-packed, and just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes required!
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Overhead view of a Jerk Tofu and Roasted Plantain Bowl with sliced avocado
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Jerk Tofu & Roasted Plantain Bowls
Vibrant, Caribbean-inspired bowls with jerk tofu, roasted plantains, mango salad, and a creamy sauce. Plant-based, protein-packed, and SO flavorful + nourishing!
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Plate and skillet of Tempeh Veggie Stir Fry with chili sauce and fresh limes
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30-Minute Tempeh Stir-Fry
A hearty tempeh stir fry with BIG flavor! Just 30 minutes to prepare this weeknight dinner to use up leftover vegetables and please a crowd!
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Simple Curried Lentil Veg Soup SQUARE
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Curried Kale, Potato & Lentil Soup (1-Pot!)
Hearty, comforting curry lentil soup with potatoes and kale! Big curry flavor in this 1-pot soup that comes together in less than 45 minutes. The perfect satisfying, healthy, plant-based meal.
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Fork resting in a big bowl of our Chickpea Quinoa Buddha Bowl recipe
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Quinoa Chickpea Buddha Bowl
An incredibly satisfying, healthy, nutrient-rich Buddha bowl with steamed kale, from-scratch chickpeas, quinoa, and 3-ingredient tahini sauce! Just 7 ingredients required for this delicious plant-based meal.
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Using serving utensils to pick up a serving of our kale and roasted vegetable salad
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Roasted Fall Vegetable Salad with White Beans
30-minute roasted vegetable salad with Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, kale, white beans, and dried cranberries. A gorgeous, nourishing, plant-based meal perfect for fall!
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Two plates of our Almond Butter Tofu Stir Fry made with brown rice and green beans
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Almond Butter Tofu Stir-Fry
Easy, 9-ingredient tofu stir-fry with baked tofu marinated in an almond-tamari sauce. Serve with veggies and rice for a flavorful, plant-based meal!
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Big plate filled with our Roasted Broccoli Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad
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Roasted Broccoli Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad
A satisfying, plant-rich entrée or side with roasted broccoli, sweet potato, and chickpeas. Topped with a creamy 4-ingredient garlic dill sauce.
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If you try any of these high-protein, high-fiber dinners, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

P.S. Looking for more high-protein vegan meal ideas? Check out this round-up next!

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