The nice thing about working from home is you’re not far from your kitchen. When the space is organized well and stocked with nutritious pantry staples, not only is healthy eating easier, but it’s also more enjoyable and budget-friendly. These high-protein lunches can easily be made ahead of time (or during your lunch break) to keep you full and energized. From low-carb chicken fajitas to colorful veggie-packed stir-fries, these lunch recipes all contain up to 48 grams of protein per serving.
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1. CHICKEN FAJITAS LETTUCE WRAP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 402; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 93mg; Sodium: 481mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 35g
2. CHICKEN AND KIMCHI-KALE STIR-FRY | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 220; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 83mg; Sodium: 147mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 29g
3. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN RATATOUILLE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 236; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 73mg; Sodium: 63mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 25g
4. ZUCCHINI-HUMMUS CHICKEN WRAP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 248; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 38mg; Sodium: 556mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 13g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 18g
5. INSTANT POT MINESTRONE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 338; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 2mg; Sodium: 660mg; Carbohydrate: 53g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 14g
6. CURRIED EGG SALAD LETTUCE WRAPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 212; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 278mg; Sodium: 686mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 12g
7. SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 275; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 70mg; Sodium: 582mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 26g
8. GROUND TURKEY KEEMA AND PEAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 219; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 78mg; Sodium: 360mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 23g
9. THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS PANINI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 463; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 82mg; Sodium: 940mg; Carbohydrate: 32g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 38g
10. GREEK ORZO & CHICKEN SKILLET | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 407; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 96mg; Sodium: 618mg; Carbohydrate: 49g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 4g; Protein 39g
11. GREEN BEANS AND TOFU WITH PEANUTS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 197; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 268mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 10g
12. SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS ZOODLE PASTA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 352; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 361mg; Sodium: 727mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 48g
