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      💪Protein-Packed Lunch Recipes

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      Protein-Packed Lunches

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      Tunisian-Spiced Chicken
      African
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      670

      Tunisian-Spiced Chicken

      with Apricot Sauce, Green Beans & Golden Rice Pilaf

      Easy
      5m prep
      20m total
      Protein SmartLow SodiumEasy Prep
      🍽️Nutrients:35g protein·73g carbs·26g fat
      Paprika-Rubbed Chicken
      American
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      533

      Paprika-Rubbed Chicken

      with Barley, Tomato, and Avocado Salad

      Easy
      0
      30m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartFiber SmartLow Sugar+2
      🍽️Nutrients:46g protein·45g carbs·20g 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
      Crispy Kickin’ Cayenne Chicken Cutlets
      American
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      710

      Crispy Kickin’ Cayenne Chicken Cutlets

      with Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus & a Honey Drizzle

      Easy
      5m prep
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyEasy Prep+1
      🍽️Nutrients:42g protein·51g carbs·38g 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
      BBQ-Glazed Chicken Legs
      American
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      600

      BBQ-Glazed Chicken Legs

      with Cheesy Smashed Fingerlings & Roasted Green Beans

      Easy
      0
      40m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartCarb SmartFiber Smart+2
      🍽️Nutrients:50g protein·44g carbs·25g fat
      Rapid Stir-Fried Beef
      Asian
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      754

      Rapid Stir-Fried Beef

      and Broccoli

      Easy
      0
      20m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlyRapid+1
      🍽️Nutrients:54g protein·77g carbs·29g 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
      Juicy Lucy Burgers
      American
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      1030

      Juicy Lucy Burgers

      with Tomato Onion Jam & Potato Wedges

      Medium
      10m prep
      40m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:43g protein·89g carbs·56g fat
      Cheddar Smash Burgers
      American
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      720

      Cheddar Smash Burgers

      with Chipotle Ketchup, Green Salad, and Dill Pickles

      Easy
      0
      30m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlySpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:39g protein·56g carbs·39g fat
      Turkey Meatloaves with Herb Butter
      American
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      800

      Turkey Meatloaves with Herb Butter

      plus Creamy White Beans & Roasted Broccoli

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:42g protein·64g carbs·38g 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
      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
      Hoisin Honey Chicken
      Asian
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      540

      Hoisin Honey Chicken

      with Green Beans & Cauliflower Rice

      Easy
      5m prep
      20m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartCarb SmartFiber Smart+2
      🍽️Nutrients:37g protein·44g carbs·22g fat
      Double Cheese Chicken Quesadillas
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      670

      Double Cheese Chicken Quesadillas

      with Smoky Red Pepper Crema

      Easy
      0
      15m total
      Protein SmartLow SugarQuickSpicy
      🍽️Nutrients:43g protein·41g carbs·36g fat
      Crispy Sole
      American
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      514

      Crispy Sole

      with Caper Sauce and Potatoes

      Easy
      0
      30m total
      Protein SmartCalorie SmartFiber SmartLow Sodium+3
      🍽️Nutrients:39g protein·44g carbs·23g fat
      Country Chicken & Honey Butter Biscuits
      American
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      990

      Country Chicken & Honey Butter Biscuits

      plus a side of Coleslaw

      Easy
      0
      35m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:38g protein·60g carbs·67g fat
      Country Beef & Mushroom Pot Pie
      American
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      800

      Country Beef & Mushroom Pot Pie

      topped with Biscuits

      Medium
      10m prep
      50m total
      Protein SmartMass Gain FriendlyOne Pan
      🍽️Nutrients:36g protein·60g carbs·47g fat
      Beef Tenderloin & Gouda Sandos
      American
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      1030

      Beef Tenderloin & Gouda Sandos

      plus Balsamic Au Jus & Mixed Greens Salad with Apple

      Medium
      10m prep
      35m total
      Protein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain Friendly
      🍽️Nutrients:41g protein·70g carbs·56g 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
      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
      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
      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
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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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