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Lunch often seems to get less attention than breakfast or dinner. If we’re busy at work or have a meeting, lunch is forgotten or pushed aside. Butlunch can make or break your day. It’s the pick-me-up we need mid-day to give us the energy and focus to get us through until dinner time or at least until our mid-afternoon snack.That’s where these high-protein lunch ideas come in. And they are great whether you’re trying to lose weight or not. Each of these delicious meals containsat least 15 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving—a combination that research shows can help promote healthy weight loss and keep you feeling satisfied, not starving, in the process. Recipes like our Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos and Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos are healthy and flavorful.
Lunch often seems to get less attention than breakfast or dinner. If we’re busy at work or have a meeting, lunch is forgotten or pushed aside. Butlunch can make or break your day. It’s the pick-me-up we need mid-day to give us the energy and focus to get us through until dinner time or at least until our mid-afternoon snack.
That’s where these high-protein lunch ideas come in. And they are great whether you’re trying to lose weight or not. Each of these delicious meals containsat least 15 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving—a combination that research shows can help promote healthy weight loss and keep you feeling satisfied, not starving, in the process. Recipes like our Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos and Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos are healthy and flavorful.
01of 12Salmon-Stuffed AvocadosView RecipeCanned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
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Salmon-Stuffed Avocados
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Canned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
02of 12Grilled Blackened Shrimp TacosView RecipeGive juicy shrimp tacos a Cajun flavor spin with spices and a quick sear on a hot grill. An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick.
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Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Give juicy shrimp tacos a Cajun flavor spin with spices and a quick sear on a hot grill. An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick.
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Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches
04of 12Kale Turkey WrapsView RecipeUsing kale leaves instead of bread to wrap your filling makes this healthy turkey lunch recipe low-calorie. If you can’t find lacinato, also known as Tuscan kale, try cabbage, romaine, or Boston bib for your wrap.
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Kale Turkey Wraps
Using kale leaves instead of bread to wrap your filling makes this healthy turkey lunch recipe low-calorie. If you can’t find lacinato, also known as Tuscan kale, try cabbage, romaine, or Boston bib for your wrap.
05of 12Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame SaladView RecipeCraving crunch? Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots, and chow mein noodles. This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges, and sesame vinaigrette.
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Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad
Craving crunch? Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots, and chow mein noodles. This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges, and sesame vinaigrette.
06of 12Avocado, Tomato & Chicken SandwichView RecipeIn this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.
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Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich
In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.
07of 12Chopped Salad with Sriracha Tofu & Peanut DressingView RecipePrep four days' worth of high-protein vegan lunches using just four easy ingredients from your local specialty grocery store, including a veggie-heavy salad mix 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. If you can’t find a hearty mix, go with broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts.
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Chopped Salad with Sriracha Tofu & Peanut Dressing
Prep four days' worth of high-protein vegan lunches using just four easy ingredients from your local specialty grocery store, including a veggie-heavy salad mix 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. If you can’t find a hearty mix, go with broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts.
08of 12Pasta, Tuna & Roasted Pepper SaladView RecipeThe secret to this delicious pasta salad is a creamy low-fat dressing made with bottled roasted red peppers. If you have cooked chicken on hand, you can substitute it for the tuna.
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Pasta, Tuna & Roasted Pepper Salad
The secret to this delicious pasta salad is a creamy low-fat dressing made with bottled roasted red peppers. If you have cooked chicken on hand, you can substitute it for the tuna.
09of 12Beef and Black Bean WrapsView RecipeWhole-wheat tortillas and black beans make this sandwich recipe a filling, high-fiber meal with a snappy, south-of-the-border appeal.
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Beef and Black Bean Wraps
Whole-wheat tortillas and black beans make this sandwich recipe a filling, high-fiber meal with a snappy, south-of-the-border appeal.
10of 12Turkey-Cranberry WrapView RecipeThis wrap is quick-and-easy to prepare and is the perfect lunch solution for all of those Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Turkey-Cranberry Wrap
This wrap is quick-and-easy to prepare and is the perfect lunch solution for all of those Thanksgiving leftovers.
11of 12Turkey-Apple-Brie SandwichesView RecipeHollowed-out baguettes hold a satisfying combo of tart apples, creamy Brie and protein-rich, shredded turkey.
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Turkey-Apple-Brie Sandwiches
Hollowed-out baguettes hold a satisfying combo of tart apples, creamy Brie and protein-rich, shredded turkey.
12of 12Red Beans and Rice with ChickenView RecipeFiber-rich red beans, whole-grain brown rice and skillet-cooked chicken breast are ready in just 20 minutes.
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Red Beans and Rice with Chicken
Fiber-rich red beans, whole-grain brown rice and skillet-cooked chicken breast are ready in just 20 minutes.
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