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High-protein lunches

Salads, wraps, bowls and quick lunches with real protein in them. Pack them for work or make them in ten minutes at home, with the macros counted for you.

78 lunches 45 with 30g+ protein 9 Mexican

Start with Tami’s favorites

Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl Your favorite classic chicken parm dish, but packed with protein and made in an…

410 cal46g protein25g carbs16g fat

 High Protein Loaded Baked Potato Soup

352 cal26g protein26g carbs16g fat

 High Protein BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl When protein is a priority, our BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl is a great place…

369 cal38g protein21g carbs16g fat

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How to pack a lunch that actually fills you up

A good lunch has three parts: a solid protein, some fiber and a little fat so it sticks with you. Think chicken, tuna, turkey or eggs, plus vegetables, beans or whole grains, and a dressing or a little cheese.

Pasta salads and grain bowls are my favorite make-ahead lunches because they taste even better the next day. Keep dressings on the side for salads so they don’t get soggy.

Leftovers count, too. Many of the dinners on this site make perfect lunches, so cook once and eat twice.

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Questions

How long do these lunches keep?

Most pasta salads and bowls keep for three to four days in airtight containers. Leafy salads are best dressed right before you eat.

How much protein should lunch have?

I aim for 25 to 35 grams so I’m not raiding the snack drawer at 3 p.m.

Can I eat these cold?

Many are made to be eaten cold. The recipe card notes whether something is best warm.

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