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Occasion & diet · 36 recipes

High-Protein Comfort Food Recipes

High-Protein ideas for comfort food, with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Sinigang-Style Braised Fish with Tamarind, Radish & OkraIntermediate
Lunch

Sinigang-Style Braised Fish with Tamarind, Radish & Okra

Tender white fish in a sour, slightly spiced broth with radish, okra, and leafy greens

637 cal · 40g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freebalanced
Pan-Seared Venison Loin with Red Cabbage Braise, Mushroom Ragù & Juniper JusIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Venison Loin with Red Cabbage Braise, Mushroom Ragù & Juniper Jus

Tender, gamey, balanced with sour and bitter

738 cal · 39g protein · 40 min
high-protein40-minutegluten-free-adaptable
Saffron-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Charred Fennel, Black Olive & Pomegranate JusSophisticated
Lunch

Saffron-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Charred Fennel, Black Olive & Pomegranate Jus

Fall-apart meat with aromatic braise and jeweled glaze

946 cal · 38g protein · 140 min
high-proteinlow-carbspicedambitious
Pork Shoulder Sofrito StewIntermediate
Lunch

Pork Shoulder Sofrito Stew

Tender braised pork in a rich, slow-cooked tomato and pepper sofrito

598 cal · 38g protein · 105 min
high-proteinSpanish-inspiredbraised
Misir Wot Red Lentil Stew with Soft Egg & InjeraEasy
Lunch

Misir Wot Red Lentil Stew with Soft Egg & Injera

Spiced red lentil braise with poached egg, served on soft sourdough

819 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
high-proteinplant-basedcomfort-food
Doehjang-Braised Striped Bass with Summer Squash Ribbon SaladIntermediate
Lunch

Doehjang-Braised Striped Bass with Summer Squash Ribbon Salad

Silken fish in a warm fermented soybean broth over shredded raw zucchini

300 cal · 37g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pork Belly Braised in Cumin & Tomato with Charred ScallionsIntermediate
Dinner

Pork Belly Braised in Cumin & Tomato with Charred Scallions

Tender, deeply savory, Peruvian-inspired braise.

1480 cal · 28g protein · 100 min
high-proteingluten-free
Braised Beef Short Rib with Tomato, Chorizo & Olive SofritoIntermediate
Dinner

Braised Beef Short Rib with Tomato, Chorizo & Olive Sofrito

Spanish braise with depth and comfort

846 cal · 26g protein · 135 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendly
Pan-Braised Chickpea & Escarole Stew with Toasted Garlic OilIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Braised Chickpea & Escarole Stew with Toasted Garlic Oil

Tender greens, creamy legumes, fragrant garlic finish

583 cal · 19g protein · 40 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinvegan-adaptable
Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Pitted Green Olives, Preserved Lemon & Saffron RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Pitted Green Olives, Preserved Lemon & Saffron Rice

Tender braised lamb with briny olives and fragrant rice

978 cal · 16g protein · 100 min
high-proteingluten-free
Galbijjim Braised Short Rib with Shiitake & Jeotgal-Miso ReductionSophisticated
Dinner

Galbijjim Braised Short Rib with Shiitake & Jeotgal-Miso Reduction

Tender braised short rib, umami-rich sauce, earthy mushrooms

514 cal · 15g protein · 105 min
high-proteinketo-friendlygluten-free
Braised Short Ribs with Bourbon & Charred Root VegetablesIntermediate
Dinner

Braised Short Ribs with Bourbon & Charred Root Vegetables

Low-and-slow braised beef short ribs in a whiskey-spiked sauce, served with roasted carrots, parsnips, and thyme.

387 cal · 7g protein · 168 min
high-proteincomfort-foodslow-cooked