Protein Powerhouse Pasta

[PrincessDiva]

I just posted this on the cooking forum but I know many of us are increasing our protein intake for healthy hair growth so I`ll post it here as well. This is quick, easy, tasty & full of protein and omegas....

Protein Powerhouse Pasta


Ingredients

1 15oz. can Salmon (drained,flaked) 85 grams Protein
1 can Tuna ( drained,flaked) 32.5 grams Protein
8 oz. Barrilla Plus Multigrain Elbows 40 grams Protein
1/4 cup Mayonnaise ( or to desired consistency)
4 Eggland`s Best Eggs (boiled,chopped) 25.2 grams Protein
fresh chives , 2-3 green onions (a few sprigs of each chopped)
fresh dill (a few sprigs finely chopped)
2 tablespoons of DRY Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing (sometimes I substitute lemon pepper)
1/4 cup roasted sunflower nuts 8.5 grams Protein

Instructions

In a large bowl mix : Drained ,cooked pasta; drained , flaked salmon; drained ,flaked tuna & boiled chopped eggs & sunflower nuts...In another small bowl gently mix : 1/4 cup mayonnaise ;chives ;dill and 2 tablespoons of Dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing.
gently fold Mayonnaise mixture with Salmon mixture. Blend well . Refrigerate (overnight is best) Enjoy..this usually makes 4-5 good size servings .
approx. 48 grams of Protein PER serving!!!
PLEASE ADD ANY OF YOUR GREAT, HIGH PROTEIN RECIPES TO THIS THREAD AS WELL

 

[adw425]

This is a great recipe. Thank you...I usually just make salmon salad, but have been looking for something a bit different than my usual, so I am very glad to see this...

 

[Royal Glory]

Yuuuuumy! I can't wait to try this. Sounds like a great recipe. Thanks for posting this. I will add a recipe later.

 

[seymone]

What is the amount of protein that should be taken daily?

 

[*Frisky*]

What is the amount of protein that should be taken daily?

There are a couple threads about this but taking in about 100grms of protein a day should help produce pretty good growth.

 

[seymone]

Thanks.. I eat meat but maybe once per day and I take a protein supplement.. I do not know how I will get to 100mg..

 

[*Frisky*]

Thanks.. I eat meat but maybe once per day and I take a protein supplement.. I do not know how I will get to 100mg..

hahaha..its kind of hard sometimes...Most beef, chicken, fish and probably turkey have a high amount. I think there is like 25-30grms in a chicken breast..maybe a little more. Some steaks can have 40 grms or so. Salmon and tuna are high count ones as you see in the recipe. Drinking a protein shake can give you 50 grms depending on the type.

 

[keluric]

I'd recommend adding some spirulina to your food, it's an easy way to add another 5-10 grams of protein depending on how much you use. One tablespoon is about 5 grams. Also, in that recipe, I'd probably only eat two egg yolks and discard the other two to keep the cholesterol down.

 

[SparklingFlame]

Sounds delish. Thats for sharing!

 

[Lavendar]

I just posted this on the cooking forum but I know many of us are increasing our protein intake for healthy hair growth so I`ll post it here as well. This is quick, easy, tasty & full of protein and omegas....

Protein Powerhouse Pasta


Ingredients

1 15oz. can Salmon (drained,flaked) 85 grams Protein
1 can Tuna ( drained,flaked) 32.5 grams Protein
8 oz. Barrilla Plus Multigrain Elbows 40 grams Protein
1/4 cup Mayonaisse ( or to desired consistency)
4 Eggland`s Best Eggs (boiled,chopped) 25.2 grams Protein
fresh chives (a few sprigs chopped)
fresh dill (a few sprigs finely chopped)
1/2 pack of DRY Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing


Instructions

In a large bowl mix : Drained ,cooked pasta; drained , flaked salmon; drained ,flaked tuna & boiled chopped eggs...In another small bowl gently mix : 1/4 cup mayonaisse ;chives ;dill and 1/2 pack of Dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing.
gently fold Mayonaisse mixture with Salmon mixture. Blend well . Refrigerate (overnight is best) Enjoy..this usually makes 4-5 good size servings .
approx. 45 grams of Protein PER serving!!!
PLEASE ADD ANY OF YOUR GREAT, HIGH PROTEIN RECIPES TO THIS THREAD AS WELL

Mmmm! Sounds great...and just so happens I have every one of these ingredients in my kitchen. Guess what's for dinner tomorrow???!!!

 

[MonaRae]

Thank you for posting this recipe here! I rarely go to the cooking forum!

MonaRae

 

[PrincessDiva]

I'd recommend adding some spirulina to your food, it's an easy way to add another 5-10 grams of protein depending on how much you use. One tablespoon is about 5 grams. Also, in that recipe, I'd probably only eat two egg yolks and discard the other two to keep the cholesterol down.

I don't eat this EVERYDAY & I dont eat it all at once so I don't think 4 eggs is too many eggs. Anyone can always modify any recipe according to their specific needs & tastes. I've made this recipe a few times a month for almost a year & my cholesterol is perfect(I had it checked 2 weeks ago) The only thing that has increased is my hair length .All the protein,the salmon oil & the healthy omegas has made my hair long, beautiful & healthy looking again. I'm almost at brastrap now & its thick ,shiny & beautiful .My nails are also long & strong now also & my cholesterol is PERFECT!! Luv,DIVA

 

[keluric]

Glad this works for you.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

bumping for amari, courtesy of MonaRae's post...

 

[Platinum]

Sounds yummy! I gotta try this. Thanks for sharing!

 

[kitamay]

This sounds good. Thanks for bumping Bronze!

 

[NYAmicas]

Thanks Princess Diva!

 

[Gracie]

This sounds really good. I'm going to try it this week.

 

[thattvgirl]

I am so glad you posted this! it was the best bowl of pasta salad I have ever eaten. Thanks!

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

This sounds good. Thanks for bumping Bronze!

Welcome, Luv~

 

[kitamay]

Hey, I tried the powerhouse pasta. I liked it and so did the fam!