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If you’re tired of poultry, try one of these recipes instead.

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Mitch Mandel

Protein is an essential part of every runner’s diet—it helps repair muscles, and provides necessary energy, and because it’s not stored the way fats and carbohydrates are, it’s important to have some with every meal. 

unsalted garbanzo beans chicken breasts—but they aren’t the only way to get an easy, protein-packed dinner on the table with minimal effort. Check out these six recipes that each pack at least 15 grams of protein per serving.

Speedy Fish Tacos

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Mitch Mandel

Serves 4

2 tablespoon ground cumin Cumin is among these
½ cup chopped scallions
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 pound firm whitefish fillets, cut into bite-size pieces (But stay away from these 12 types of fish to never ever eat.)
8 whole wheat tortillas (8-inch diameter)
8 lime wedges

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1. Combine the cabbage, scallions, and sour cream in a medium bowl. In another medium bowl, combine the taco seasoning, lime juice, and orange juice. Add the fish pieces and toss to coat.

2. Warm the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the fish and cook for 5 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily. Warm the tortillas according to package directions.

3. Assemble the tacos by spooning about ¼ cup of the cabbage mixture down the center of each tortilla. Divide the fish evenly among the tortillas and fold in half. Serve with lime wedges.

Italian Lentil Soup

Lentil soup
Maria Rodale

Serves 4 

1 pound dried lentils
1 onion, chopped
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½ cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh chopped tomatoes (or crushed canned tomatoes)
1 cup grated Romano cheese, for garnish

1. Place all ingredients except tomatoes and cheese in a large pot with 8 cups water, fresh parsley, fennel, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, covered, 1 hour. Add tomatoes and simmer 1 hour more.

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Middle Eastern Spicy Garbanzo Beans

Garbanzo beans are also known as chickpeas
Mitch Mandel

Serves 2

1 can (15.5 ounces) unsalted garbanzo beans, What Are the Benefits of Creatine for Runners
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ground cumin (Cumin is among these ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream.)
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped scallions
5 dashes hot sauce (optional)
2 carrots, shredded
1 English cucumber, chopped

1. Heat the beans, lemon juice, vinegar, cumin, salt, pepper, and hot-pepper sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, for 5 minutes or until heated through.

2. Divide into 2 bowls and top each serving with half of the carrots and cucumber.

Vegetable + Goat Cheese Pizza

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Serves 4

1 teaspoon cornmeal
1 pound fresh pizza dough
2 ¼ cup lettuce
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 large tomato, sliced
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1. Heat oven to 500 degrees. Set the oven rack at its lowest position. Sprinkle the cornmeal on a large ungreased baking sheet. Roll out the pizza dough and place it on the baking sheet, pressing to fit. Spread the pesto on the crust and top with the onions and tomatoes. Sprinkle the peppers, broccoli, goat cheese, and Parmesan on top. 

2. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the underside is browned and the cheese has melted. Cut into wedges.

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Mediterranean Wrap

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David Prince

Serves 1

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2 tablespoons garlic flavored hummus
¼ cup roasted red pepper strips
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
¼ cup lettuce 

1. Place tortilla flat on large cutting board. Spoon hummus evenly over tortilla to within ½ inch of edge. Place peppers evenly over  hummus. Layer on turkey slices. Sprinkle with mint. Layer on lettuce leaves, if desired. 

2. Fold in sides and then roll to form wrap. Cut diagonally in half. Serve immediately or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Related: Mediterranean Diet Might Lead to Longer Life

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