Can a Frozen Veggie Give You a Quick Protein Boost?
Protein is the perfect way to anchor your meals. But sometimes you might realize the meal you’re planning to make could use a little extra boost of protein. You might decide to add some chicken, salmon or beans.
But when registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo wants to bump up the protein of a dish she’s cooking, she reaches for a vegetable — a frozen one. It’s packed with both protein and fiber, and it’s convenient to keep on-hand.
Dietitian Tip of the Day: Use This Frozen Veggie to Give Meals a Quick Protein Boost: Rizzo often adds frozen peas to meals when she wants to add a little more protein, she says.
Excerpted from Today
