Skip the late-afternoon snack attack with a protein-packed lunch guaranteed to help you power through the day.
Work these into your menu planning to have something delicious to look forward to whenlunchtimerolls around.
Add avocado, lettuce, and peppery radish for flavor and nutrients.
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If you’re really busy, shredded rotisserie chicken makes it a cinch.
This high-protein one-pan dish features white beans and eggs for a vegetarian-friendly lunch.
Pack the dressing separately if you’re brown-bagging this lunch for school or work.
Fred Hardy
Bonus: It takes just 20 minutes of prep to make it happen.
Fill these with sesame scallion-infused beef and rice and whatever veggies you prefer.
Spicy sriracha mayo adds plenty of spice.
Fred Hardy
Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Grab the thermos to bring this hearty chili with you for lunch.
A touch of pumpkin puree gives the chili a creamy, autumnal vibe.
Superfood Lentil Salad
If you want a nutrient-packed lunch, look no further.
Caitlin Bensel
To prep this even more quickly, use frozen mango chunks in lieu of fresh.
The delicious honey-balsamic dressing adds a punch of flavor to both the pork chop and the salad.
Top off the soup with a dollop of yogurt for an additional boost of protein.
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Za’atar gives tofu a punch of flavorand the hummus dip is perfect for dipping the tofu or the pita.
The rich mole sauce ties it all together.
Here, prosciutto, fontina, and fried eggs give you a delicious brunchy lunch.
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Spicy chorizo, shrimp, and chickpeas combine to offer plenty of protein to keep you satisfied.
Or leave it as-is for a lovely vegetarian lunch.
Basil pesto and roasted red peppers amp up the flavor.
Amy Neunsinger
Rice noodles and crunchy-cool veggies like cucumber, carrots, and lettuce balance out the dish.
Crockpot Pulled-Pork Tacos
Break out the crockpot for an easy, make-ahead lunch favorite.
Loaded Tuna Salad Tartines
Jen Causey
Tuna salad is a lunchbox favorite.
Victor Protasio
It’s great in a sandwich, or served with crackers or atop a salad.
Chickpea and Chorizo Salad
A paprika- and honey-laced sherry vinaigrette gives a tapas-style salad Spanish flair.
Chicken Tortilla Crunch Salad
No time to make lunch?
Antonis Achilleos
you could easily swap in shortcut ingredients to make this colorful and delicious salad in no time flat.
Use rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken, and a coleslaw blend in lieu of the cabbage.
Jennifer Causey
Caitlin Bensel
Caitlin Bensel
Victor Protasio
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Caitlin Bensel
Caitlin Bensel
Christopher Testani
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