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      💪Protein-Packed Lunch Recipes

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      Banh Mi Meatball Bowls
      Asian
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      830

      Banh Mi Meatball Bowls

      with Pickled Veggie Salad, Sriracha Lime Mayo & Ginger Rice

      Easy
      10m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:30g protein·81g carbs·42g fat
      Thai Coconut Curry Chicken
      Thai
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      850

      Thai Coconut Curry Chicken

      with Chicken Thighs, Bell Pepper & Cilantro Lime Rice

      Easy
      10m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:59g protein·64g carbs·38g fat
      Salmon & Crispy Chickpea Tabbouleh Bowls
      Mediterranean
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      1210

      Salmon & Crispy Chickpea Tabbouleh Bowls

      with Creamy Feta Dressing

      Medium
      10m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:52g protein·95g carbs·69g fat
      Trout with Pistachio-Scallion Gremolata
      American
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      790

      Trout with Pistachio-Scallion Gremolata

      with Red Pepper Glaze, Garlic Herb Potatoes & Green Beans

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SodiumMass Gain Friendly+2
      🍽️Nutrients:36g protein·65g carbs·45g fat
      Creamy Cilantro Bavette Steak Bowls
      American
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      710

      Creamy Cilantro Bavette Steak Bowls

      with Garlic Lime Rice & Charred Green Pepper

      Easy
      15m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SugarLow Sodium+2
      🍽️Nutrients:32g protein·55g carbs·41g fat
      Beef & Poblano Tacos
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      830

      Beef & Poblano Tacos

      with Kiwi Salsa & Lime Crema

      Easy
      10m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyOne Pan
      🍽️Nutrients:37g protein·79g carbs·43g fat
      Mango Tango Chicken Tacos
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      730

      Mango Tango Chicken Tacos

      with Hot Sauce Crema

      Easy
      10m prep
      25m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyOne Pan+1
      🍽️Nutrients:39g protein·83g carbs·30g fat
      BBQ Baby Back Ribs
      American
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      1660

      BBQ Baby Back Ribs

      with Corn Salad & Pillsbury™️ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuit Bombs

      Medium
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlySpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:61g protein·130g carbs·101g fat
      Bravo Balsamic Chicken
      American
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      520

      Bravo Balsamic Chicken

      with Roasted Green Beans & Herby Potatoes

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartCarb SmartFiber Smart+2
      🍽️Nutrients:36g protein·46g carbs·21g fat
      Creamy Dijon Dill Chicken
      Mediterranean
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      520

      Creamy Dijon Dill Chicken

      with Roasted Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts

      Easy
      10m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartCarb SmartFiber Smart+3
      🍽️Nutrients:40g protein·44g carbs·23g fat
      Trout in Dijon Sauce
      American
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      770

      Trout in Dijon Sauce

      with Balsamic Greens, Walnuts & Grapes plus Garlic Bread

      Easy
      5m prep
      20m total
      Protein SmartCarb SmartMass Gain FriendlyQuick+2
      🍽️Nutrients:34g protein·37g carbs·54g fat
      Beef & Sweet Potato Lettuce Wraps
      Mediterranean
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      1020

      Beef & Sweet Potato Lettuce Wraps

      with Bulgur, Dill, Feta & Apricot Aioli

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlySpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:38g protein·74g carbs·60g fat
      Bayou Blackened Chicken Legs
      American
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      910

      Bayou Blackened Chicken Legs

      with Smoky Red Beans, Buttery Rice & Hot Sauce Crema

      Medium
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SugarMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:57g protein·79g carbs·38g fat
      Rosemary-Crusted Chicken Thighs
      American
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      770

      Rosemary-Crusted Chicken Thighs

      with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Burst Tomatoes

      Easy
      0
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SodiumMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:37g protein·53g carbs·25g fat
      Old Bay Buttered-Up Chicken
      American
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      570

      Old Bay Buttered-Up Chicken

      with Garlic Buttered Broccoli & Roasted Veggies

      Medium
      10m prep
      40m total
      KetoProtein SmartCalorie SmartCarb Smart+1
      🍽️Nutrients:37g protein·25g carbs·37g fat
      Steak, Zucchini & Snap Pea Bibimbap
      Asian
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      1010

      Steak, Zucchini & Snap Pea Bibimbap

      with Sweet Sesame Sauce & a Fried Egg

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:53g protein·83g carbs·49g fat
      One-Pot Longhorn Turkey & Bean Chili
      American
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      690

      One-Pot Longhorn Turkey & Bean Chili

      with Jalapeño & Smoky Red Pepper Crema

      Easy
      10m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartEasy CleanupSpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:45g protein·62g carbs·27g fat
      One-Pot Bean, Poblano & Turkey Soup
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      830

      One-Pot Bean, Poblano & Turkey Soup

      with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Monterey Jack & Lime Sour Cream

      Easy
      10m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyEasy Cleanup+1
      🍽️Nutrients:49g protein·74g carbs·37g fat
      Sweet ’n’ Spicy Apricot Chicken
      Asian
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      450

      Sweet ’n’ Spicy Apricot Chicken

      with Green Beans & Garlic Cauliflower Rice

      Easy
      5m prep
      25m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartCarb SmartFiber Smart+2
      🍽️Nutrients:35g protein·27g carbs·23g fat
      Family-Style Chicken & Spinach Pasta Bake
      Italian
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      760

      Family-Style Chicken & Spinach Pasta Bake

      2x the delicious servings!

      Hard
      25m prep
      50m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain FriendlyMulti-PortionNew
      🍽️Nutrients:51g protein·76g carbs·28g fat
      Steak with Creamy Thyme Sauce
      American
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      550

      Steak with Creamy Thyme Sauce

      plus Roasted Potatoes & Carrots

      Medium
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartCarb SmartFiber Smart
      🍽️Nutrients:32g protein·47g carbs·27g fat
      One-Pan Black Bean & Pepper Quesadillas
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      910

      One-Pan Black Bean & Pepper Quesadillas

      with Lemon Crema

      Easy
      5m prep
      15m total
      VeggieProtein SmartFiber SmartLow Sugar+5
      🍽️Nutrients:32g protein·84g carbs·50g fat
      Tuscan Chicken with Balsamic Tomato Sauce
      Italian
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      640

      Tuscan Chicken with Balsamic Tomato Sauce

      with Mashed Cannellini Beans & Roasted Green Beans

      Easy
      5m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartCarb SmartFiber Smart
      🍽️Nutrients:44g protein·51g carbs·28g fat
      Mediterranean Grilling Cheese Bowls
      Mediterranean
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      890

      Mediterranean Grilling Cheese Bowls

      with Couscous, Carrots, and Harissa Crema

      Easy
      0
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SugarMass Gain Friendly+1
      🍽️Nutrients:34g protein·45g carbs·62g 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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