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05-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
18 4-Ingredient High-Protein Costco Meals
When life's a blur of baseball practice, late meetings, and trying to squeeze every last drop out of summer, complicated cooking is not the move. But that doesn't mean you have to settle for protein bars or another drive-thru dinner. These 18 Costco meals are high in protein (30-plus grams per serving), low in effort, and made with just a few real-food ingredients. They're fast, filling, and full of flavor — built for busy people who still want to eat well. From fresh breakfasts to satisfying dinners, every recipe is proof that you don't need a dozen ingredients or hours in the kitchen to feel good about what's on your plate. Chicken Parm Power Bowl Protein Per Serving: ~38 gramsWhat to Buy:• Just Bare Chicken Breast Bites• Banza Chickpea Rotini• Rao's Marinara• Kirkland Mozzarella CheeseHow to Make: Cook the Banza pasta and toss with warmed marinara, then mix in crispy chicken bites and top with mozzarella. Bake at 375°F until bubbly and golden. Tip: Stir in a spoonful of ricotta or cottage cheese for added creaminess and protein. Shrimp Stir-Fry Noodles Protein Per Serving: ~34 gramsWhat to Buy:• Kirkland Wild Argentine Red Shrimp• Lotus Foods Rice Ramen• Kirkland Stir-Fry Vegetable Blend• Bachan's Japanese Barbecue SauceHow to Make: Sauté shrimp and frozen veggies, boil ramen cakes, then toss everything with Bachan's sauce for a sweet-savory stir-fry bowl. Tip: Add a soft-boiled egg or sprinkle of sesame seeds to elevate this into a full-on restaurant-style dish. Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowl Protein Per Serving: ~36 gramsWhat to Buy:• Kevin's Cilantro Lime Chicken• Kirkland Jasmine Rice• Kirkland Frozen Broccoli Florets• Fresh PineappleHow to Make: Heat chicken and broccoli, cook rice, and serve in bowls with diced pineapple on top for a sweet kick. Tip: Garnish with lime zest and chopped cilantro to bring out the flavor of the chicken even more. Tuna Melt Avocado Boats Protein Per Serving: ~33 gramsWhat to Buy:• Safe Catch Ahi Tuna• Kirkland Shredded Mozzarella• Avocados• Everything Bagel SeasoningHow to Make: Mix tuna with a little olive oil and seasoning. Top halved avocados with tuna and mozzarella, then broil until melty. Tip: Serve with a toasted tortilla or lettuce cups to turn it into a melt or wrap-style meal. Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Bake Protein Per Serving: ~38 gramsWhat to Buy:• Just Bare Chicken Breast Pieces• Via Emilia Organic Riced Cauliflower• Kirkland Cheddar Jack Cheese• Kinder's Buttery Buffalo SauceHow to Make: Sauté chicken with buffalo sauce, heat up riced cauliflower, and top with shredded cheese for a spicy, cheesy bowl. Tip: Stir in a spoonful of Greek yogurt for a creamy buffalo ranch twist with added protein. Bison Protein Nachos Protein Per Serving: ~35 gramsWhat to Buy:• Great Range Ground Bison• Kirkland Organic Tortilla Chips• Kirkland Mexican Shredded Cheese• 505 Southwestern Green Chile SauceHow to Make: Brown bison, layer with chips, cheese, and green chile sauce, then Serve with a side of chopped tomatoes or salad. Cottage Cheese Egg White Bites Protein Per Serving: ~32 gramsWhat to Buy:• Kirkland Egg Whites• Darigold Low-Fat Cottage Cheese• Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Bella Sun Luci)• Organic Baby SpinachHow to Make: Whisk ingredients together and bake in muffin tins at 350°F for 20 Freeze extras and reheat in the toaster oven. Ahi Tuna Superfood Salad Protein Per Serving: ~35 gramsWhat to Buy:• Acme Smoked Ahi Tuna• Braga Farms Blueberry Basil Salad Kit• Organic Frozen EdamameHow to Make: Sear or slice the tuna, toss salad mix, microwave edamame, and add warm ingredients for contrast. Tip: This one feels fancy but takes five minutes. The blueberry vinaigrette pairs surprisingly well with the smoky tuna. Caesar Chicken Tostadas Protein Per Serving: ~36 gramsWhat to Buy:• Just Bare Chicken Breast Pieces• Siete Almond Flour Tortillas• Taylor Farms Caesar Salad Kit• Kirkland Shaved ParmesanHow to Make: Crisp tortillas in the oven, add hot chicken, top with Caesar salad, and extra Parm. Tip: Add a squeeze of lemon and black pepper to brighten it up. This one's perfect for lunch or a no-fuss dinner. Hey, you! Wanna cook 7,500+ recipes in step-by-step mode (with helpful videos) right from your phone? Download the free Tasty app right now. Smoked Salmon Quinoa Stack Protein Per Serving: ~35 gramsWhat to Buy:• Kirkland Smoked Sockeye Salmon• Seeds of Change Organic Quinoa & Brown Rice• Fresh Avocados• Kirkland Everything Bagel SeasoningHow to Make: Heat grains, top with sliced salmon and avocado, and sprinkle with seasoning. Tip: Think of this as your upgraded bagel-and-lox in a bowl packed with omega-3s and fiber — no toaster needed. Egg Whites, Sweet Potatoes, and Chicken Sausage Protein Per Serving: ~33 gramsWhat to Buy:• Kirkland Egg Whites• Aidells Chicken & Apple Sausage• Organic Sweet Potatoes• 505 Flame Roasted Green ChileHow to Make: Roast sweet potato cubes, pan-sear sausage, scramble egg whites, then top it all with green chile. Tip: This high-protein breakfast-for-dinner combo is wildly satisfying — don't skip the green chile, it ties it all together. Pesto Chicken Banza Bowl Protein Per Serving: ~35 gramsWhat to Buy:• Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Bites• Banza Chickpea Rotini• Kirkland Basil Pesto• Stir-Fry Vegetable Blend (optional add-in)How to Make: Bake chicken, boil pasta, stir in pesto, and toss with veggies if desired. Tip: Add the frozen veggie blend for extra color and crunch. It turns this into a complete, one-bowl dinner. Curry Shrimp Power Bowl Protein Per Serving: ~35 gramsWhat to Buy:• Kirkland Wild Argentine Red Shrimp• Maya Kaimal Coconut Curry Sauce• Seeds of Change Quinoa & Brown Rice• Kirkland Organic Green BeansHow to Make: Sauté shrimp and green beans, warm rice, and stir everything with the curry Add red pepper flakes or chopped cashews for crunch. Chicken Tzatziki Flatbreads Protein Per Serving: ~33 gramsWhat to Buy:• Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Bites• Stonefire Mini Naan• Hannah Tzatziki Dip• Fresco Cocktail CucumbersHow to Make: Bake chicken, warm naan, spread with tzatziki, top with sliced cucumbers and Add pickled red onion or fresh dill for a flavor boost. Bison Cheddar Sliders Protein Per Serving: ~36 gramsWhat to Buy:• Great Range Ground Bison• King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls• Tillamook Medium Cheddar Slices• Taylor Farms ArugulaHow to Make: Make mini patties with the bison (pan-sear or grill) and assemble on rolls with cheese and Toast buns for structure and add a smear of mustard or aioli. Rotisserie Chicken Egg Salad Protein Per Serving: ~36 gramsWhat to Buy:• Kirkland Rotisserie Chicken• Hard-Boiled Free Range Eggs• Wholly Guacamole• French's Organic Yellow MustardHow to Make: Chop eggs and shredded chicken, then mix with guacamole and mustard for a creamy, flavorful Serve in lettuce cups, wrap in a tortilla, or scoop with mini bell peppers or cucumbers. Pineapple Cottage Cheese Bowl Protein Per Serving: ~31 gramsWhat to Buy:• Darigold Low-Fat Cottage Cheese• Fresh Pineapple• Kirkland Almonds• Volupta Organic Chia SeedsHow to Make: Scoop cottage cheese into a bowl, top with pineapple chunks, a handful of almonds, and a sprinkle of chia Chill the pineapple ahead of time and toast the almonds for added crunch and flavor. Muddy Bites Yogurt Parfait Protein Per Serving: ~30 gramsWhat to Buy:• Kirkland Organic Greek Yogurt (plain)• Fresh Raspberries• Muddy Bites Milk Chocolate Waffle Cones• Volupta Organic Chia SeedsHow to Make: Layer yogurt with raspberries and chia seeds in a bowl or parfait glass, then crumble Muddy Bites over the Freeze the Muddy Bites for a frosty crunch or stir them in just before serving to keep their texture. There's something so satisfying about having a fridge full of no-brainer meals that actually fuel you without the chaos, the cleanup, or the complaints from your kids. These aren't fussy recipes or health food for the sake of it. They're real-life, Costco-powered dinners you can throw together between baseball practice and bedtime, and still feel good about. Tried one of these? Have a Costco fave I need to know about? I'm always on the hunt for high-protein meal shortcuts that actually taste good. Drop your go-to combos in the comments or tag me on Instagram. I love seeing how you make these work for real life. For more easy, high-protein meals, download the free Tasty app to browse thousands of recipes — no subscription required.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
I test kitchen products for a living, and this veggie slicer is a meal-prep must
Vegetables can be delicious when prepared correctly ... but making that happen can feel like a repetitive slog; even for me, a kitchen writer. That said, having the right tools makes meal prep a cinch, namely this Fullstar 6-In-1 Mandoline Slicer. True to its name, the popular gadget comes with six attachments you can swap out for slicing, shredding, grating, spiralizing and ribboning, and it cuts down my time in the kitchen by half. Intrigued? Keep reading for my unbiased review. Related: We tested hundreds of kitchen products — these 17 are actually worth your money As someone who loves to cook (but hates to prep vegetables), I was thrilled to receive the Fullstar as a Christmas gift a few years ago. I'd seen similar products online, and while I'm generally wary about using mandolines — they've sent many a cook to the ER! — this one seemed designed for safety. Not only does it come with a protective glove, it also has a nifty finger guard you can stick onto the vegetable you're slicing, so your hand is never at risk of coming in contact with the blade. Speaking of blades: The aforementioned six interchangeable attachments include 2-millimeter and 5-millimeter mandolines, a julienne blade, a grater blade, a spiral-cut blade and a ribbon-cut blade. Each one easily snaps into the lid, which you place on top of a clear bin that keeps your sliced vegetables nice and contained. So far, I've used all but the ribbon-cut blade, and I can safely say I'll never again shy away from veggie-heavy recipes. Thanks to the mandoline blades, I've been able to churn out homemade sweet potato chips in minutes with barely any effort. It takes me under a minute to slice a sweet potato, and I always get thin, uniform disks. From there, I just coat them in some olive oil and salt, then bake in the oven for a crunchy snack. Delicious! You could also do the same with beets, carrots — the world is your oyster (mushroom). Two Thanksgivings ago, my husband made a sweet potato gratin and hand-sliced the potatoes. No more. We made it again this past Thanksgiving using the Fullstar, and it came together in a fraction of the time. (I know we've got a long way to go until Turkey Day, but let me tell you: The Fullstar is a mighty holiday helper.) I recently made "zoodles" (zucchini noodles) for the first time using the spiral-cut attachment. I was prepared for it to be a cooking fail, but lo and behold, I was greeted by perfectly shredded veggies on my first go. I sautéed them in a bit of olive oil and seasoning, then added some of my favorite jarred tomato sauce (Rao's Marinara all the way, baby) for a quick weeknight side dish. My husband and I both thought it was very tasty (though our weekend pasta nights aren't going anywhere). The grater attachment comes in handy for cheese, since I don't have to drag out a cutting board. I've also used the julienne blade for shredding carrots for salad, and come Hanukkah, making latkes will no longer be the bane of my existence. One thing to note: Cleaning the attachments can be a bit of a pain, but there is a mini brush included to get into the hard-to-reach grooves. You can also throw everything into the dishwasher, but I prefer to wash and dry the metal blades by hand to keep them from rusting. Be careful — they're extremely sharp (that's why they work so well). Over 24,000 Amazon customers also give the Fullstar a perfect rating. "My arthritis makes it hard to slice things, so I figured I'd get a mandoline so I could stop failing at slicing my veggies," shared one reviewer. "Now I take seconds to slice potatoes, whereas it [used to take] me a few minutes with hands cramping up and locking up." "No more cut knuckles," said this relieved fan. "I'm telling you, this is good. I don't have part of my fingers in the salad anymore. You can chop, you can do all kinds of stuff with this thing. Big chop, little chop. Very very good product." "I mostly use this slicer to make hash browns and slice vegetables, and it does it impeccably," raved a generally satisfied buyer. "I've washed it in the dishwasher a half dozen times so far, and it's held up. If I had to express one complaint, it would be that the top doesn't very easily lock onto [the] clear tub part. Gotta fiddle with [it] a little." "I was afraid this would be flimsy and cheap, but it's not!" wrote a final fan. "I mainly use this to make zucchini noodles and it does a great job. The only issue I've had is it is a little difficult to get the spiral noodle cutter clean, but that happens with this kind of product. I pop it in the dishwasher and it's good to go." And for chopping? Look no further than this No. 1 bestseller, also from Fullstar: If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
