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Make your lunch ahead of time while keeping it quick, easy and satisfying. These healthy, veggie-packed recipes each have at least 15 grams of protein to keep you full for longer and help sustain your energy all afternoon. Try our Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad Bowls, Spicy Slaw Bowls with Shrimp & Edamame or more to spice up your lunch routine.
01of 11Spicy Slaw Bowls with Shrimp & EdamameView RecipeThe quick 10-minute Spicy Cabbage Slaw serves as the low-carb base in this veggie-packed lunch recipe. Topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help you power through the afternoon. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2018
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Spicy Slaw Bowls with Shrimp & Edamame
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The quick 10-minute Spicy Cabbage Slaw serves as the low-carb base in this veggie-packed lunch recipe. Topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help you power through the afternoon. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2018
02of 11Spinach & Strawberry Meal-Prep SaladView RecipeOne of our most popular salad recipes, Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Feta & Walnuts (see Associated Recipes), gets a makeover in these simple yet totally satisfying meal-prep spinach salad bowls. They require minimal prep and can be customized to your taste. Swap in roasted salmon for the chicken thighs, and almonds or pecans for the walnuts, and use any fresh berry that looks good at your market. Source: EatingWell.com, August 2019
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Spinach & Strawberry Meal-Prep Salad
One of our most popular salad recipes, Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Feta & Walnuts (see Associated Recipes), gets a makeover in these simple yet totally satisfying meal-prep spinach salad bowls. They require minimal prep and can be customized to your taste. Swap in roasted salmon for the chicken thighs, and almonds or pecans for the walnuts, and use any fresh berry that looks good at your market. Source: EatingWell.com, August 2019
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Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad Bowls
04of 11Green Goddess Quinoa Bowls with Arugula & ShrimpView RecipeWe’re taking advantage of all the healthy items you can find at Trader Joe’s to create these healthy meal-prep lunches. To add extra protein (while minimizing prep time), we’re using Trader Joe’s fully cooked quinoa and cooked shrimp, both of which you can find in the freezer section. With a few more simple items, including bottled salad dressing, you’ll have all the ingredients you need to make these high-protein lunch bowls in under 20 minutes. Source: EatingWell.com, September 2019
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Green Goddess Quinoa Bowls with Arugula & Shrimp
We’re taking advantage of all the healthy items you can find at Trader Joe’s to create these healthy meal-prep lunches. To add extra protein (while minimizing prep time), we’re using Trader Joe’s fully cooked quinoa and cooked shrimp, both of which you can find in the freezer section. With a few more simple items, including bottled salad dressing, you’ll have all the ingredients you need to make these high-protein lunch bowls in under 20 minutes. Source: EatingWell.com, September 2019
05of 11Thai-Style Chopped Salad with Sriracha TofuView RecipePrep four days' worth of high-protein vegan lunches using just four easy ingredients from Trader Joe’s, including one of our all-time favorite salad mixes–Cruciferous Crunch–as a base. Because this salad mix is hearty, you can dress these bowls up to 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors in this healthy chopped salad to marry. Source: EatingWell.com, September 2019
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Thai-Style Chopped Salad with Sriracha Tofu
Prep four days' worth of high-protein vegan lunches using just four easy ingredients from Trader Joe’s, including one of our all-time favorite salad mixes–Cruciferous Crunch–as a base. Because this salad mix is hearty, you can dress these bowls up to 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors in this healthy chopped salad to marry. Source: EatingWell.com, September 2019
06of 11Turkey & Cheddar Lettuce WrapsView RecipeCrispy green lettuce leaves hold the filling inside this low-carb turkey wrap. It’s perfect for lunch or a quick, easy dinner on the go. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019
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Turkey & Cheddar Lettuce Wraps
Crispy green lettuce leaves hold the filling inside this low-carb turkey wrap. It’s perfect for lunch or a quick, easy dinner on the go. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019
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Protein Bistro Lunch Box
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Spinach & Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
09of 11Meal-Prep Vegan Moroccan Lettuce WrapsView RecipeFor these meal-prep-friendly lettuce wraps, we swap the traditional warm filling for a cold plant-based bean salad filling loaded with fresh herbs and lemon. Topping each lettuce leaf with a little quinoa before adding the filling helps to keep the lettuce from getting soggy. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019
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Meal-Prep Vegan Moroccan Lettuce Wraps
For these meal-prep-friendly lettuce wraps, we swap the traditional warm filling for a cold plant-based bean salad filling loaded with fresh herbs and lemon. Topping each lettuce leaf with a little quinoa before adding the filling helps to keep the lettuce from getting soggy. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019
10of 11Make-Ahead Spinach & Black Bean BurritosView RecipeThese egg, bean and cheese burritos are designed to be made ahead and frozen. They are perfect for busy days and make a satisfying breakfast or lunch. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019
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Make-Ahead Spinach & Black Bean Burritos
These egg, bean and cheese burritos are designed to be made ahead and frozen. They are perfect for busy days and make a satisfying breakfast or lunch. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019
11of 11Chopped Cobb Salad with ChickenView RecipeThis healthy chopped salad is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. You can reserve the remaining hard-boiled egg half for a snack. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019
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Chopped Cobb Salad with Chicken
This healthy chopped salad is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. You can reserve the remaining hard-boiled egg half for a snack. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019
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