Healthy Recipes Nutrient-Focused Diets Healthy High-Protein Recipes High Protein, Low-Calorie Recipes 16 High-Protein Lunch Ideas for Weight Loss By Leah Goggins Leah Goggins Instagram Website Leah Goggins is a digital fellow for EatingWell. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, she is a devotee of old movies, farmers' markets and Ina Garten's tomato sandwich with basil mayo recipe. Leah has a degree in news media and English from The University of Alabama. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 22, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Instagram Twitter Victoria Seaver is a registered dietitian and Associate Editorial Director for EatingWell.com. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics and food science and her masters degree and dietetic internship at the University of Vermont. Victoria has been a part of the EatingWell.com team since 2015. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos These healthy lunches ideas are sure to give you an energy boost when you need it the most. Each of these delicious meals contains at 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 starved, in the process. Recipes like our Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos and Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas are healthy and flavorful. 01 of 16 Salmon-Stuffed Avocados View Recipe 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. 02 of 16 Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas View Recipe In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables. 03 of 16 Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos View Recipe 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. 04 of 16 Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches View Recipe Lighten up classic egg salad by swapping in creamy avocado instead of using mayonnaise. Sandwich it between toasted whole-wheat bread and you've got an easy, packable lunch ready for work or school. 05 of 16 Kale Turkey Wraps View Recipe 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 for your wrap. 06 of 16 Smoky Black Bean Soup View Recipe Unlike many black bean soups, this Cuban-inspired soup is pepper-packed and leaves the beans intact for a more interesting texture. It's equally delicious served on its own or over rice. 07 of 16 Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad View Recipe 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. 08 of 16 Chicken & Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette View Recipe The key to this chicken salad is the homemade bacon dressing, which is made directly in the pan used to cook the bacon. Brussels sprouts are tossed with the dressing in the warm pan, allowing the residual heat to gently wilt the shredded sprouts. 09 of 16 Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich View Recipe In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread. 10 of 16 Chopped Salad with Sriracha Tofu & Peanut Dressing View Recipe 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. 11 of 16 Pasta, Tuna & Roasted Pepper Salad View Recipe 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. 12 of 16 Beef and Black Bean Wraps View Recipe Whole-wheat tortillas and black beans make this sandwich recipe a filling, high-fiber meal with a snappy, south-of-the-border appeal. 13 of 16 Curried Chicken Pitas Cranberries and pear are sweet counterpoints in this tangy curried chicken salad. Toasted sliced almonds add a nutty crunch. 14 of 16 Turkey-Cranberry Wrap View Recipe This wrap is quick-and-easy to prepare and is the perfect lunch solution for all of those Thanksgiving leftovers. 15 of 16 Turkey-Apple-Brie Sandwiches View Recipe Hollowed-out baguettes hold a satisfying combo of tart apples, creamy Brie and protein-rich, shredded turkey. 16 of 16 Red Beans and Rice with Chicken View Recipe Fiber-rich red beans, whole-grain brown rice and skillet-cooked chicken breast are ready in just 20 minutes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit