20 High Protein Lunch Ideas To Keep You Full
Protein is an essential part of any healthy diet, and having a high-protein lunch can help you stay full and energized throughout the day. Here are 20 delicious and nutritious high-protein lunch ideas that are sure to keep you satisfied.
Ingredients:
- 1 can of tuna
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 1 cup of cooked brown rice
- 1 cup of cooked lentils
- 1 cup of cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup of cooked black beans
- 1 cup of cooked edamame
- 1 cup of cooked kidney beans
- 1 cup of cooked bulgur
- 1 cup of cooked farro
- 1 cup of cooked barley
- 1 cup of cooked wheat berries
- 1 cup of cooked wild rice
- 1 cup of cooked oatmeal
- 1 cup of cooked steel-cut oats
- 1 cup of cooked millet
- 1 cup of cooked amaranth
- 1 cup of cooked spelt
- 1 cup of cooked buckwheat
- 1 cup of cooked freekeh
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, quinoa, brown rice, lentils, chickpeas, black beans, edamame, kidney beans, bulgur, farro, barley, wheat berries, wild rice, oatmeal, steel-cut oats, millet, amaranth, spelt, buckwheat, and freekeh.
- Mix the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions.
- Place each portion in a separate container and store in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- When ready to eat, heat the portion in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 400-500
- Protein: 20-25g
- Carbohydrates: 40-50g
- Fat: 10-15g
- Fiber: 10-15g
