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      💪Protein-Packed Lunch Recipes

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      Chicken Sausage & Sweet Potato Soup
      Italian
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      750

      Chicken Sausage & Sweet Potato Soup

      with Herb Butter Toast Points

      Easy
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyOne Pan
      🍽️Nutrients:36g protein·66g carbs·36g fat
      Spinach Caprese Salad with Steak
      Italian
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      1230

      Spinach Caprese Salad with Steak

      plus Herbed Chickpeas, Caramelized Shallots & Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

      Easy
      10m prep
      25m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:50g protein·75g carbs·78g fat
      One-Pot Southwest Chicken Soup with Bulgur
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      620

      One-Pot Southwest Chicken Soup with Bulgur

      topped with Avocado & Scallions

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartFiber SmartEasy Cleanup+1
      🍽️Nutrients:39g protein·67g carbs·24g fat
      Beef Tenderloin & Brown Butter Veggies
      American
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      970

      Beef Tenderloin & Brown Butter Veggies

      plus Parmesan Truffle Mashed Potatoes

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:42g protein·54g carbs·67g fat
      Crispy Southwestern Chicken Cutlets
      American
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      730

      Crispy Southwestern Chicken Cutlets

      with Monterey Jack, Mashed Potatoes, and Roasted Poblano and Onion

      Easy
      0
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SodiumMass Gain Friendly+1
      🍽️Nutrients:44g protein·49g carbs·38g fat
      Spicy Chicken Satay Skewers
      Asian
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      710

      Spicy Chicken Satay Skewers

      with Pickled Cucumber-Carrot Salad & Garlic Peanut Rice

      Hard
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain FriendlySpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:38g protein·76g carbs·26g fat
      Herb Butter-Grilled Steak with Potato Salad
      American
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      910

      Herb Butter-Grilled Steak with Potato Salad

      plus Lemony Greens & Grape Tomatoes

      Hard
      10m prep
      45m total
      Protein SmartCarb SmartFiber SmartLow Sodium+1
      🍽️Nutrients:35g protein·43g carbs·67g fat
      Creamy Avocado Linguine with Coriander Shrimp and Tomatoes
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      618

      Creamy Avocado Linguine with Coriander Shrimp and Tomatoes

      Easy
      0
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber Smart
      🍽️Nutrients:32g protein·80g carbs·20g fat
      Firehouse Cheeseburgers
      American
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      970

      Firehouse Cheeseburgers

      with Fried Onions, Garlic Broccoli & Creamy Ranch Sauce

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain FriendlySpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:35g protein·48g carbs·64g fat
      Zingy Mustard Soy Salmon
      Asian
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      930

      Zingy Mustard Soy Salmon

      with Pickled Scallions, Ginger Rice & Citrus Carrots

      Medium
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:34g protein·84g carbs·50g fat
      Mozzarella-Stuffed Little Italy Burgers
      American
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      1220

      Mozzarella-Stuffed Little Italy Burgers

      with Griddled Tomato, Patate al Forno, and Arugula Salad

      Easy
      0
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:42g protein·76g carbs·82g fat
      Turkish-Spiced Chicken in Apricot Sauce
      Mediterranean
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      790

      Turkish-Spiced Chicken in Apricot Sauce

      with Lemon Almond Brown Rice & Harissa-Roasted Carrots

      Medium
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SodiumMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:42g protein·100g carbs·26g fat
      Chicken with Cranberry-Shallot Sauce
      American
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      630

      Chicken with Cranberry-Shallot Sauce

      plus Chili-Roasted Broccoli & Mashed Potatoes

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartFiber SmartLow Sodium+1
      🍽️Nutrients:39g protein·60g carbs·26g fat
      Fancy French Onion Beef Tenderloin
      American
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      790

      Fancy French Onion Beef Tenderloin

      with Rosemary Potato Wedges, Lemony Green Beans & Horseradish Cream

      Medium
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:35g protein·54g carbs·47g fat
      Sautéed Shrimp
      American
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      458

      Sautéed Shrimp

      and Collard Greens over Cheddar Grits

      Easy
      0
      30m total
      Gluten-freeProtein SmartCalorie SmartFiber Smart+2
      🍽️Nutrients:33g protein·44g carbs·19g fat
      Shrimp Linguine With a Kick
      Italian
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      700

      Shrimp Linguine With a Kick

      with Garlic Herb Butter and Zucchini

      Easy
      0
      20m total
      Protein SmartLow SugarMass Gain FriendlySpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:36g protein·73g carbs·30g fat
      Chicken Sausage & Brussels Flatbreads
      American
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      1010

      Chicken Sausage & Brussels Flatbreads

      with Parmesan & Italian Cheeses

      Medium
      10m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:51g protein·81g carbs·56g fat
      Mozzarella-Crusted Chicken
      American
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      545

      Mozzarella-Crusted Chicken

      with Blistered Tomatoes and Potato Wedges

      Medium
      0
      30m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartFiber SmartLow Sugar+2
      🍽️Nutrients:52g protein·46g carbs·17g fat
      Teriyaki Chicken Tacos
      Japanese
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      730

      Teriyaki Chicken Tacos

      with Cabbage Slaw and Pickled Red Onion

      Easy
      0
      25m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:37g protein·65g carbs·28g fat
      20 oz Rib-Eye Steaks Over Risotto
      American
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      1220

      20 oz Rib-Eye Steaks Over Risotto

      with Tomato Onion Jam and Freshly Cracked Peppercorns

      Easy
      0
      45m total
      Protein SmartLow SugarMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:67g protein·70g carbs·76g fat
      Barbecue Beef Meatloaves
      American
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      810

      Barbecue Beef Meatloaves

      with Potato Wedges, Cabbage Slaw, and Alabama White Sauce

      Easy
      0
      45m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:31g protein·58g carbs·48g fat
      Dijon Onion Crunch Salmon
      American
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      1140

      Dijon Onion Crunch Salmon

      over Lemony Broccoli Spaghetti

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:51g protein·87g carbs·64g fat
      Turkey Chiles Rellenos
      American
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      650

      Turkey Chiles Rellenos

      with Poblano Peppers and Chipotle Sauce

      Easy
      0
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SugarSpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:40g protein·67g carbs·27g fat
      Freekeh Soup
      American
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      733

      Freekeh Soup

      with Kale and Sweet Potatoes

      Easy
      0
      35m total
      VeganVeggieProtein SmartFiber Smart+2
      🍽️Nutrients:32g protein·116g carbs·15g 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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