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      💪Protein-Packed Lunch Recipes

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      Cumin Quinoa Bowl
      American
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      720

      Cumin Quinoa Bowl

      with Black Beans, Bell Peppers, and Pepitas

      Easy
      0
      35m total
      Gluten-freeProtein SmartFiber SmartLow Sodium+2
      🍽️Nutrients:30g protein·88g carbs·29g fat
      Southwest Chicken & Pepper Sandos
      American
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      960

      Southwest Chicken & Pepper Sandos

      with Zucchini, Tortilla Chips & Spicy Guacamole

      Easy
      10m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:44g protein·108g carbs·38g fat
      Toasted Thai Rice Bowl with Shrimp, Sweet Corn, and Red Bell Pepper
      Thai
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      504

      Toasted Thai Rice Bowl with Shrimp, Sweet Corn, and Red Bell Pepper

      Easy
      0
      30m total
      Gluten-freeProtein SmartCalorie SmartFiber Smart+1
      🍽️Nutrients:41g protein·61g carbs·8g fat
      Spicy Tunisian Bulgur & Chicken Bowls
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      790

      Spicy Tunisian Bulgur & Chicken Bowls

      with Zucchini, Carrots, Chermoula & Creamy Lemon Sauce

      Hard
      15m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SodiumMass Gain Friendly+1
      🍽️Nutrients:44g protein·73g carbs·37g fat
      Chickpea Fritters & Chicken
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      1150

      Chickpea Fritters & Chicken

      with Spinach Rice Pilaf, Pickled Raisins & Creamy Garlic Sauce

      Hard
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:54g protein·133g carbs·42g fat
      BBQ Baby Back Ribs & Cheesy Buffalo Mac
      American
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      1380

      BBQ Baby Back Ribs & Cheesy Buffalo Mac

      with Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

      Medium
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain Friendly4 ServingsSpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:60g protein·112g carbs·77g fat
      Sausage Pasta Dinner
      Italian
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      840

      Sausage Pasta Dinner

      with a Shallot Zucchini Risotto for Lunch

      Easy
      0
      45m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:44g protein·84g carbs·40g fat
      Sweet & Spicy Mandarin Chicken
      Asian
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      550

      Sweet & Spicy Mandarin Chicken

      with Crunchy Sesame Salad

      Easy
      0
      10m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartCarb SmartFiber Smart+3
      🍽️Nutrients:36g protein·39g carbs·30g 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
      Za’atar-Spiced Zucchini & Chicken Sandos
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      1110

      Za’atar-Spiced Zucchini & Chicken Sandos

      with Griddled Onion, Pepper, Sweet Potato Wedges & Harissa Mayo

      Medium
      5m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyEasy Prep
      🍽️Nutrients:46g protein·95g carbs·53g fat
      One-Pot Beef & Black Bean Soup
      American
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      989

      One-Pot Beef & Black Bean Soup

      with the Works

      Easy
      5m prep
      20m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyQuick+2
      🍽️Nutrients:46g protein·72g carbs·52g fat
      Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
      American
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      770

      Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

      plus Garlicky Mashed Potatoes & Carrots

      Medium
      10m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyNew
      🍽️Nutrients:33g protein·50g carbs·50g fat
      Turkey, Beans ’n’ Greens Stuffed Peppers
      Italian
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      930

      Turkey, Beans ’n’ Greens Stuffed Peppers

      with Creamy Hummus

      Medium
      15m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:49g protein·101g carbs·37g fat
      Italian Meatloaves
      Italian
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      640

      Italian Meatloaves

      with Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes

      Medium
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartFiber Smart
      🍽️Nutrients:34g protein·55g carbs·32g fat
      Creamy Caramelized Onion Meatloaves
      American
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      720

      Creamy Caramelized Onion Meatloaves

      with Sumac Roasted Green Beans and Broccoli

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartCarb SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:31g protein·32g carbs·52g fat
      Sliced Steak Tagliata
      American
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      760

      Sliced Steak Tagliata

      with Roasted Potatoes, Sugar Snap Peas, and Tomato Vinaigrette

      Easy
      0
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SodiumMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:33g protein·66g carbs·40g fat
      Pistou Chicken Couscous Bowls
      Mediterranean
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      800

      Pistou Chicken Couscous Bowls

      zucchini, roasted red peppers, kale, dates

      Easy
      0
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyMediterranean
      🍽️Nutrients:44g protein·51g carbs·48g fat
      Seared Steak with Demi Reduction
      American
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      710

      Seared Steak with Demi Reduction

      plus Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Honey-Roasted Carrots

      Medium
      10m prep
      45m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:33g protein·65g carbs·36g fat
      Sweet Soy Glazed Steak Tacos
      Asian
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      800

      Sweet Soy Glazed Steak Tacos

      with Spicy Slaw, Marinated Cucumber & Peanuts

      Easy
      5m prep
      20m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain FriendlyQuickOne Pan
      🍽️Nutrients:38g protein·88g carbs·34g fat
      New York Strip Steak
      American
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      810

      New York Strip Steak

      with Truffled Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans Almandine

      Easy
      0
      35m total
      Gluten-freeProtein SmartFiber SmartLow Sodium+1
      🍽️Nutrients:40g protein·58g carbs·48g fat
      Chicken Sausage, Pearl Pasta & Bean Soup
      Italian
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      930

      Chicken Sausage, Pearl Pasta & Bean Soup

      with Garlicky Breadsticks & Parsley

      Easy
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:44g protein·106g carbs·25g fat
      Bellissimo Bruschetta Burgers
      Italian
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      1160

      Bellissimo Bruschetta Burgers

      with Herby Potato Wedges & Parmesan-Roasted Asparagus

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:45g protein·87g carbs·71g fat
      “Meatball” Burgers with Fresh Mozzarella
      Italian
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      1140

      “Meatball” Burgers with Fresh Mozzarella

      Elevated Dinners, Impressively Easy

      Medium
      0
      15m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyQuick+2
      🍽️Nutrients:40g protein·73g carbs·82g fat
      Shrimp Spaghetti with a Kick
      Italian
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      730

      Shrimp Spaghetti with a Kick

      with Garlic & Zucchini

      Easy
      5m prep
      20m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SugarMass Gain Friendly+2
      🍽️Nutrients:34g protein·74g carbs·31g 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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