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      💪Protein-Packed Lunch Recipes

      Power your day with protein-packed lunch recipes. Quick and nutritious meals.

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      Protein-Packed Lunches

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      Pan-Seared Chicken Sausage with Tangy Cabbage and Butternut Squash-Apple Puree
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      478

      Pan-Seared Chicken Sausage with Tangy Cabbage and Butternut Squash-Apple Puree

      Easy
      0
      35m total
      Gluten-freeProtein SmartCalorie SmartFiber Smart+1
      🍽️Nutrients:36g protein·40g carbs·22g fat
      Smashed Black Bean & Chicken Tostadas
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      1070

      Smashed Black Bean & Chicken Tostadas

      with Long Green Pepper, Pico de Gallo & Lime Crema

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:56g protein·96g carbs·52g fat
      Bulgogi Chicken Thigh Tacos
      Korean
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      840

      Bulgogi Chicken Thigh Tacos

      with Pickled Cucumbers and Sriracha Crema

      Easy
      0
      25m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain FriendlySpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:31g protein·85g carbs·18g fat
      Buttered-Up Steak
      American
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      470

      Buttered-Up Steak

      with Roasted Potatoes and Garlicky Green Beans

      Easy
      0
      35m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartFiber SmartLow Sugar+2
      🍽️Nutrients:34g protein·34g carbs·22g fat
      Pan-Seared Chicken & Barley
      American
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      640

      Pan-Seared Chicken & Barley

      with Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Roasted Carrots

      Medium
      10m prep
      45m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartFiber Smart
      🍽️Nutrients:40g protein·63g carbs·23g fat
      Cheesy Beef Tostadas
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      950

      Cheesy Beef Tostadas

      with Green Pepper, Tomato Salsa, and Hot Sauce Crema

      Easy
      0
      40m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain FriendlyFamily Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:42g protein·52g carbs·54g fat
      Smoky Chicken Fajitas
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      640

      Smoky Chicken Fajitas

      with Charred Pepper and Onions, with Lime Crema

      Easy
      0
      40m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow Sugar
      🍽️Nutrients:46g protein·46g carbs·30g fat
      Chicken, Asparagus & Golden Rice Bowls
      American
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      860

      Chicken, Asparagus & Golden Rice Bowls

      with Peas, Red Onion & Pistachio-Parsley Chimichurri

      Easy
      15m prep
      25m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SodiumMass Gain Friendly+1
      🍽️Nutrients:44g protein·94g carbs·32g fat
      Chicken & Spinach Ricotta Ravioli
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      740

      Chicken & Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

      with Bell Pepper & Parmesan

      Medium
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SugarMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:50g protein·51g carbs·35g fat
      Smothered Pepper Jack Burgers
      American
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      990

      Smothered Pepper Jack Burgers

      with Spicy Ketchup and BBQ Sweet Potato Wedges

      Easy
      0
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlySpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:41g protein·84g carbs·49g fat
      Chicken & Mushroom Flatbreads
      American
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      830

      Chicken & Mushroom Flatbreads

      with Gouda Cream Sauce & Parmesan

      Easy
      5m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain FriendlyEasy Prep
      🍽️Nutrients:51g protein·62g carbs·42g fat
      Steak & Mushroom Kale Salad
      American
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      940

      Steak & Mushroom Kale Salad

      with Kale, Bell Pepper, Tomato & Horseradish Dressing

      Medium
      15m prep
      35m total
      KetoProtein SmartCarb SmartFiber Smart+1
      🍽️Nutrients:51g protein·30g carbs·68g fat
      Melty Red Pepper & Chicken Panini
      American
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      1030

      Melty Red Pepper & Chicken Panini

      with Golden Potato Wedges & Herbed Aioli

      Medium
      5m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:52g protein·93g carbs·52g fat
      Spiced Salmon
      American
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      605

      Spiced Salmon

      with Orange Arugula Salad, Couscous, and Lemon Shallot Dressing

      Easy
      0
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SodiumDietitian Win+2
      🍽️Nutrients:42g protein·49g carbs·28g fat
      Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp & Lobster Tails
      American
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      830

      Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp & Lobster Tails

      with Lemony Broccoli & Chive Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes

      Medium
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SugarMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:51g protein·53g carbs·45g fat
      Tex-Mex Chicken Enchilada Bowls
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      770

      Tex-Mex Chicken Enchilada Bowls

      with Chicken Thighs, Zesty Brown Rice, Salsa & Spiced Crema

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlySpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:42g protein·85g carbs·31g fat
      Sweet & Spicy Soy-Garlic Barramundi
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      530

      Sweet & Spicy Soy-Garlic Barramundi

      with Green Beans, Caramelized Onion & Buttery Rice

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartCalorie Smart
      🍽️Nutrients:34g protein·56g carbs·18g fat
      Brown Sugar Bourbon Chicken
      American
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      610

      Brown Sugar Bourbon Chicken

      with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartFiber Smart
      🍽️Nutrients:40g protein·60g carbs·26g fat
      Street Cart–Style Turkey Bowls
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      910

      Street Cart–Style Turkey Bowls

      with Yellow Cauliflower Rice, White Sauce & Pitas

      Easy
      5m prep
      20m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyQuick+3
      🍽️Nutrients:39g protein·63g carbs·59g fat
      Melty Monterey Jack Burgers
      American
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      860

      Melty Monterey Jack Burgers

      with Red Onion Jam and Crispy Broccoli

      Easy
      0
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:40g protein·60g carbs·50g fat
      Balsamic Chicken Dinner
      American
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      490

      Balsamic Chicken Dinner

      with a Chicken Pesto Pasta for Lunch

      Easy
      0
      45m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartFiber SmartLow Sodium+1
      🍽️Nutrients:34g protein·38g carbs·21g fat
      Sesame Soy Beef Bowls
      Asian
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      1120

      Sesame Soy Beef Bowls

      with Brown Rice, Sriracha Mayo & Crispy Fried Onions

      Easy
      5m prep
      20m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain FriendlyQuickEasy Prep
      🍽️Nutrients:32g protein·97g carbs·66g fat
      One-Pot Cheesy Taco Turkey & Bean Soup
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      590

      One-Pot Cheesy Taco Turkey & Bean Soup

      with Scallions

      Easy
      5m prep
      20m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartCarb SmartFiber Smart+2
      🍽️Nutrients:41g protein·33g carbs·28g fat
      One-Pot Tuscan White Bean Chicken Soup
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      730

      One-Pot Tuscan White Bean Chicken Soup

      with Crème Fraîche & Scallions

      Easy
      5m prep
      15m total
      Protein SmartCarb SmartFiber SmartLow Sugar+4
      🍽️Nutrients:75g protein·41g carbs·23g fat
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      What are good sources of protein for lunch?
      Chicken, beans, and legumes are excellent protein sources for lunch.
      Why is protein important for lunch?
      Protein helps keep you full and focused throughout the day.

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