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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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      Apricot-Glazed Chicken
      Mediterranean
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      687

      Apricot-Glazed Chicken

      with Couscous & Swiss Chard

      Easy
      0
      40m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SugarLow Sodium
      🍽️Nutrients:48g protein·65g carbs·26g fat
      Warm Apple, Feta & Salmon Salad
      American
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      790

      Warm Apple, Feta & Salmon Salad

      with Walnut Panko & Blue Cheese Dressing

      Easy
      10m prep
      20m total
      Protein SmartCarb SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly+2
      🍽️Nutrients:37g protein·33g carbs·55g fat
      Hoisin Shrimp & Sweet Potato Bowls
      Asian
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      910

      Hoisin Shrimp & Sweet Potato Bowls

      with Mushrooms, Ginger Rice & Chili Soy Mayo

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:30g protein·116g carbs·33g fat
      Creamy Dill Chicken
      Mediterranean
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      470

      Creamy Dill Chicken

      with Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus

      Easy
      5m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartCarb SmartFiber Smart+4
      🍽️Nutrients:37g protein·33g carbs·21g fat
      Vegetable Minestrone Soup
      Italian
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      930

      Vegetable Minestrone Soup

      with Parmesan Garlic Bread

      Easy
      0
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:32g protein·137g carbs·28g fat
      Tangy BBQ-Glazed Meatballs
      American
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      820

      Tangy BBQ-Glazed Meatballs

      with Potato Wedges & Roasted Green Beans

      Medium
      5m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyEasy Prep
      🍽️Nutrients:32g protein·64g carbs·47g fat
      Turkish-Spiced Barramundi Bowls
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      1030

      Turkish-Spiced Barramundi Bowls

      with Chickpeas, Pistachio Rice & Hummus Sauce

      Medium
      15m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:48g protein·113g carbs·44g fat
      Crispy Kickin' Cayenne Chicken Cutlets
      American
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      770

      Crispy Kickin' Cayenne Chicken Cutlets

      with Frank’s RedHot® Original Seasoning Blend, Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli

      Easy
      5m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlySpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:43g protein·58g carbs·41g fat
      Chicken Spaghetti Bolognese
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      750

      Chicken Spaghetti Bolognese

      with Zucchini & Parmesan

      Easy
      5m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyEasy Prep+1
      🍽️Nutrients:48g protein·81g carbs·22g fat
      Chicken Sausage & Brussels Sprout Cavatappi
      American
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      790

      Chicken Sausage & Brussels Sprout Cavatappi

      with Jammy Onion, Garlicky Mushrooms & Chives

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyNew
      🍽️Nutrients:42g protein·92g carbs·25g 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
      Thai Ginger Coconut Chicken Curry
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      790

      Thai Ginger Coconut Chicken Curry

      with Bell Pepper, Green Beans, Peanuts & Lime Rice

      Medium
      10m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SodiumMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:41g protein·74g carbs·35g fat
      Chicken Carnitas Tacos
      American
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      680

      Chicken Carnitas Tacos

      with Salsa Fresca and Chipotle Lime Crema

      Easy
      0
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartFamily FriendlySpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:39g protein·62g carbs·26g fat
      Steak with Mushroom Cream Sauce
      American
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      640

      Steak with Mushroom Cream Sauce

      plus Roasted Potatoes & Carrots

      Medium
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartFiber Smart
      🍽️Nutrients:33g protein·52g carbs·35g fat
      Sweet Heat Turkey Cauli Bowls
      American
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      740

      Sweet Heat Turkey Cauli Bowls

      with Cabbage-Carrot Rice & Pickled Cucumber

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlySpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:35g protein·92g carbs·25g fat
      Meatloaf Balsamico
      American
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      740

      Meatloaf Balsamico

      with Sweet Potato Mash and Green Beans

      Easy
      0
      45m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:32g protein·66g carbs·39g 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
      One-Pot Turkey & Black Bean Chili
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      710

      One-Pot Turkey & Black Bean Chili

      with Spicy Crema & Monterey Jack Cheese

      Easy
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyEasy Cleanup+1
      🍽️Nutrients:48g protein·60g carbs·29g fat
      Black Bean Burgers
      American
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      940

      Black Bean Burgers

      with Lime Crema, Tomato Salsa, and Carrot Fries

      Medium
      0
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlySpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:37g protein·124g carbs·32g fat
      Cajun-Spiced Turkey & Mushroom Cavatappi
      American
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      990

      Cajun-Spiced Turkey & Mushroom Cavatappi

      with Creamy Tomato Sauce, Green Pepper & Scallions

      Easy
      10m prep
      25m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyNew
      🍽️Nutrients:45g protein·104g carbs·42g fat
      Baja Chicken Quesadillas
      American
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      770

      Baja Chicken Quesadillas

      with Salsa Fresca and Lime Crema

      Easy
      0
      30m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:42g protein·41g carbs·44g fat
      Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatball Bake
      American
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      1130

      Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatball Bake

      with Cavatappi and a Crispy Panko Topping

      Easy
      0
      45m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyFamily Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:50g protein·105g carbs·58g fat
      Chicken & Spinach Caprese Salad
      Italian
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      1220

      Chicken & Spinach Caprese Salad

      with Herbed Chickpeas, Caramelized Shallot & Balsamic Vinaigrette

      Easy
      10m prep
      25m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:56g protein·70g carbs·74g fat
      Chicken Sausage & Farro Soup
      Italian
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      960

      Chicken Sausage & Farro Soup

      with Herb Butter Toasts

      Easy
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyEasy Cleanup
      🍽️Nutrients:41g protein·100g carbs·39g fat
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      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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