20+ Filling Low-Protein Recipes (Breakfast to Dinner)

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20+ Filling Low-Protein Recipes (Breakfast to Dinner)

If you need to watch your protein intake, try these flavorful low-protein recipes! You’ll love these picks from breakfast to dinner and dessert. The following pasta marinara is a beginner-friendly recipe the whole family will love!

Course Diet

Cuisine American

Keyword dietary, healthy eating, low-protein, vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 562

Author Alena Schowalter

Ingredients

Pasta Marinara

12 oz dry pasta 340 g
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion chopped (140 g)
2 zucchini chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1 28- oz can crushed tomatoes 800 g
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 cups fresh spinach 60 g
Salt and pepper to taste
Basil to garnish

Instructions

Place a large pan over medium heat and add olive oil and onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add vegetables and spices. Cook for 8 minutes or until everything has softened a bit, then stir in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes.
Mix until well combined and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce cook for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Once done, drain.
Just before the marinara sauce is done cooking, stir in spinach and some basil leaves. Adjust to taste preferences, then divide pasta and sauce between serving dishes and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to add other veggies to the sauce.
Top with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese shreds if wanted!
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