Eating a nutritious homemade lunch is not only budget-friendly, but it can also help with weight loss and provide lasting energy in the afternoon. From easy grain bowls to healthier-for-you pizza, these lunch recipes all clock in under 430 calories per serving and contain up to 42 grams of protein. Registered dietitians give them rave reviews and also share tips for getting the most out of each meal.
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1. CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO FARRO BOWL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 430; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 96mg; Sodium: 91mg; Carbohydrate: 43g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 42g
2. EASY TURKEY AND WHITE BEAN CHILI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 311; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 53mg; Sodium: 483mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 3g; Protein 32g
3. SHRIMP AND RADISH TOSTADAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 420; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 476mg; Carbohydrate: 41g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 33g
4. LENTIL BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 419; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 93mg; Sodium: 688mg; Carbohydrate: 64g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 27g
5. BLISTERED GREEN BEAN AND PORK STIR FRY | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 261; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 30mg; Sodium: 354mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 16g
6. NO-COOK GREEK CHICKEN SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 318; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 56mg; Sodium: 396mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 3g; Protein 22g
7. ROASTED RATATOUILLE SPAGHETTI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 322; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 589mg; Carbohydrate: 52g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 10g
8. CAST-IRON BROCCOLI AND RICOTTA PIZZA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 282; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 22mg; Sodium: 410mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 13g
9. SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI FRIED “RICE” | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 239; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 124mg; Sodium: 491mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 17g
10. VEGAN BBQ JACKFRUIT SLIDERS WITH SLAW | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 244; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 534mg; Carbohydrate: 42g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 22g; Protein: 7g
