Quick Dinner Recipes After Exercising

by Lizzie Fuhr 0

A strenuous postwork gym session is sometimes a must when trying to fit a workout into a 9-to-5 schedule. One of the biggest problems? Arriving home late and having to figure out what's for dinner. Instead of grabbing whatever is in sight, or ordering takeout on the way home, a little planning — and a lot of protein — will go a long way.

Vegetarian Chili

You won't miss the meat in this recipe for smoky tofu chili with black beans. Prep a big pot of this stew a day in advance and enjoy a heaping helping after an intense workout.

Bean Burger

A riff on a traditional veggie burger, this bean-and-grain-based spicy chickpea, barley, and quinoa burger offers over 16 grams of protein. This recipe is easy to prepare: just make sure you have all these grains cooked in advance.

Keep reading for one more video recipe from a Biggest Loser trainer.

Roasted Fish

Folks may be afraid of cooking fish on their own, but celebrity trainer Bob Harper urges his clients to give it a try. This foolproof recipe is so simple, and the best part is it's even easier to clean up than it is to cook!