Healthy Food Near Me? Try These 5 High-Protein Meals

🥗 Healthy Food Near Me? Try These 5 High-Protein Meals

By Rossi Voss | August 12, 2025

You’re not alone if you’ve ever searched:

• “healthy food near me”
• “high protein meals near me”
• “clean eating near me”

But what you’re really looking for isn’t a restaurant — it’s a meal that’s:

• High in protein (to keep you full)
• Simple to make (no chef skills needed)
• Budget-friendly (not $15 for a bowl)
• Ready fast (under 30 minutes)

The best “healthy food near me” isn’t down the street — it’s in your kitchen.

🔥 5 High-Protein Meals You Can Make at Home (No Takeout Needed)

1. Creamy Red Lentil Dal (25 mins | 18g Protein)

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 onion, garlic, cumin, turmeric
• 3 cups broth
• ½ can coconut milk (optional)

1. Add all to pot. Simmer 20 mins.
2. Serve over rice with lime and cilantro.

📘 From: 100 Beginner’s Instant Pot Bean and Grain Cookbook

2. Air Fryer Turkey Breast + Veggies (20 mins | 30g Protein)

• 1 turkey breast per person
• 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder
• 2 cups frozen mixed veggies

1. Toss everything in air fryer basket.
2. Cook at 375°F for 15–20 mins.
3. Serve with quinoa or sweet potato.

📘 From: 120 Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipes

3. Egg & Black Bean Scramble (15 mins | 20g Protein)

• 2 eggs per serving
• ½ cup black beans
• 1 bell pepper, onion, garlic
• 1 tsp cumin

1. Sauté veggies. Add beans to warm.
2. Pour in beaten eggs. Scramble until set.
3. Serve with toast or tortilla.

4. Turkey & Rice Soup (30 mins | 25g Protein)

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, 2 carrots, celery
• 6 cups broth
• 1 cup rice
• Thyme, bay leaf

1. Brown turkey and veggies.
2. Add broth, rice, herbs. Simmer 25 mins.
3. Remove bay leaf. Serve with bread.

💡 Freezes well — make extra!

5. Greek Yogurt Parfait (5 mins | 15g Protein)

• 1 cup homemade Greek yogurt
• ½ cup berries
• 2 tbsp granola
• 1 tbsp honey (optional)

1. Layer in a bowl.
2. Enjoy — no cooking needed!

📘 From: 82 Essential Instant Pot Fermentation Recipes

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📦 What If You *Do* Want Takeout?

It’s okay! But here’s how to get back on track:

• Use my Free 4-Week Meal Plan to reset
• Try just one recipe this week — build confidence
• Next time you search “healthy food near me,” you’ll have a better option

🍲 More from Rossi Voss

• Stockpot Cookbook: 139 Simple and Hearty Recipes – Perfect for soups, stews, and one-pot wonders.
• 100 Beginner’s Instant Pot Bean and Grain Cookbook – Fast, filling meals using pantry staples.
• 82 Essential Instant Pot Fermentation Recipes – Make yogurt, kefir, and more.

— Rossi Voss
Author of the $0.99 Cookbook Series
rossivoss.blogspot.com