simple protein
noun
: a protein (such as a globulin) that yields amino acids as the chief or only products of complete hydrolysis compare conjugated protein
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Sweet peas are paired with baby beets, new potatoes, and sweet potatoes for a springy combination that pairs well with simple proteins like roast chicken, fish, or steak.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
That set covers stir-fries, grain bowls, soups, roasted vegetables, pasta dishes and simple proteins.
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Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
This might look like a simple protein with a vegetable side and a low-fiber starch, a combination found in most cuisines.
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Sarah Garone,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Nov. 2024
Make this simple protein shake part of your daily routine and enjoy feeling energized all day long.
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Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2023
There are other structures and mechanisms (the cytoskeleton, for instance, the extracellular matrix, bioelectricity, or even simple protein clumping) that could conceivably be tasked with encoding memories.
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Jennifer Frazer,
Scientific American,
28 May 2021
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
That set covers stir-fries, grain bowls, soups, roasted vegetables, pasta dishes and simple proteins.
—
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
This might look like a simple protein with a vegetable side and a low-fiber starch, a combination found in most cuisines.
—
Sarah Garone,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Nov. 2024
Make this simple protein shake part of your daily routine and enjoy feeling energized all day long.
—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2023
There are other structures and mechanisms (the cytoskeleton, for instance, the extracellular matrix, bioelectricity, or even simple protein clumping) that could conceivably be tasked with encoding memories.
—
Jennifer Frazer,
Scientific American,
28 May 2021
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“Simple protein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simple%20protein. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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