5 High Protein Lunch Recipes
High-protein meals are everywhere online right now, and for good reason! Eating a meal containing higher protein helps keep you full and satisfied for longer, so we've gathered some of our favorite quick and easy high protein recipes that are perfect for lunch, snack, or a simple meal anytime.
Jersey-Style Deli Tuna Salad Recipe
This deli tuna salad is quick to whip up, and delicious in a lettuce wrap, with sliced veggies like cucumber or carrots, or as part of a bagel sandwich, if that works for you!
Sausage, Zucchini, & Cheddar Cheese Frittata Recipe
Frittatas are one of the easiest ways to work veggies and extra protein into your morning, and this sausage, zucchini, & Cheddar cheese combination might be my favorite yet!
Chicken Salad Collard Wrap Recipe
When grain-based wraps are out of the picture, collard greens are the perfect way to wrap up chicken (or tuna) salad for an easy paleo lunch idea.
The chicken salad is the real star in these Chicken Salad Collard Wraps—it’s delicious freshly made and even better a day or two later!
These meatballs are really simple - ground chicken, feta cheese, GREEK blend, and some lemon zest. Ball 'em up and pop them in the oven for 15 minutes.
Make extra to keep this quick protein source on hand for weeknight meals or snacks anytime.
This recipe comes together very quickly if you make the components ahead of time during a meal prep day.
Allot 15 minutes prep time to make the pulled pork, spicy slaw, and marinated onions, and 6 to 8 hours in the slow cooker for the pork and to marinate the onions.