Would really like some high protein lunch ideas please!

lauren3101

I had a lunch very high in protein today compared to what I normally eat, and you lot don't lie - I am still full. Normally I'd be chewing on my keyboard by now or ramming an entire packet of biscuits in my face while I impatiently wait for dinner to cook.

Any ideas would be appreciated - I can't live on chicken salad for lunch.

sara4159

I usually make a big salad and put 2 hard boiled egg whites, 1 hard boiled yolk, 1/2 an avacado, 2 servings of sliced turkey, and 1 TBS sunflower seeds. It's about 300 cal, 25 protein.

I'd love to hear other ideas as well.

bandedsandi

Hummus is high in protein and if you make it yourself, low in fat. Combine that with canned tuna in water, and you have a delish high protein meal!

kabel4892

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eclecticdeb

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daj150

Not really sure how much protein you are looking for.

I make a salad with 1.5 cup baby spinach, 1/8 cup red onions, 1/2 cup red bell peppers, 1 cup cucumbers, 3 oz broccoli, 1 extra large hard boiled egg, and 1/4 cup garbanzo beans (chick peas). It has 19 grams of protein and keeps me full for hours.

DrMAvDPhD

I mostly do various types of chicken and tuna salads. Substitute high fat/sugar dressings for balsamic vinegar or vinaigrette based ones, use raw spinach instead of iceburg, throw in cherry tomatoes (oh the glorious juiciness!) and whatever other raw veggies you like, and enjoy :-)

jasonp_ritzert

Canned tuna in water is always a good bet, a litle mayo on a wheat wrap or on salad is good.

Sometimes I make a big pot of turkey chili on the weekend and eat that for something filling and warm.

DeMayr

what did you eat that was very high in protein?

beaches222

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JezzD1

High Protein, Low Cal lunch recipes. Yummy ;-)

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/high_protein_low_calorie_lunch_recipes

ForeverChasingTheSunsets

Beans! Kidney Beans, black beans, lentils... all high protein... They fill me to no end. A low fat Cottage cheese added to a salad instead of dressing helps too.

ForeverChasingTheSunsets

Thanks for that link JezzD1!

sanndandi

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lmkaks

I buy the pack of three romaine hearts from the store (usually gets me six salads, I make one for my husband as well). I cook up a few chicken breasts and chop them up. Add scallion, cherry tomatoes and reduced fat feta.

To cut down on sodium (becuase there is quite a bit in the cheese) I make my own dressing. It is really easy (and I have a small salad dressing carafe I keep it in all week). I just throw all ingredients in a jar and it keeps for up to two weeks in the fridge. I use 2 TBS of the dressing for 99 calories.

2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup wine vinegar (red or white)
1 cup extra virgin olive oil


Honestly, this salad is SO good that I never, ever get tired of it.

yo_andi

I eat a comparatively large amount of protein every day but I usually just make extra high protein dinner and bring that for lunch the next day.

For instance, today I had chicken stew which I made yesterday. I am planning on making sweet potato shepherd's pie (a serving has 34g protein) this weekend and use that for lunches next week.

If I'm in a rush and I didn't pre-cook, I grab a couple of cans of sardines in spicy tomato sauce (I like Goya's) and eat those on wholegrain crackers (40g of protein in two cans for about 350 cals not to mention plenty of good Omega 3's).

shellma00

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Ellyabell

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alvalaurie

I pan sear (sp?) a chicken breast while getting ready for work in the morning; throw in some veggies & voila!

I also eat alot of tuna in water on wheat thins. Add some carrots with dressing.

I recently have taken a chunk of turkey breast & cut into cubes. Perfect cold or warm with veggie of choice.

dtf88

Marinated baked chicken breast with rice or potatoes + frozen veggies is usually what I have

GorillaNJ

Hummus is high in protein and if you make it yourself, low in fat. Combine that with canned tuna in water, and you have a delish high protein meal!

That is my go to lunch... but I normally buy the hummas and change up the flavors each week. It is texturaly not the most exciting lunch but on some multi-grain bread it is easy to pack for work along with a Greek yogurt. Sometimes I will add spinach or some other green to it too.

lauren3101

what did you eat that was very high in protein?

I had two (smallish) chicken breasts and a hard boiled egg with lettuce, carrots and peppers with a low cal vinaigrette dressing. According to MFP, 53 grams of protein.

Thanks for the ideas people, keep 'em coming! :-)

jayche

peruvian chicken

Keygaohda

I was wondering how much of the hummus to mix with the tuna - to keep calories in line!
Thanks

ScarletFyre

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melissann23

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Zeromilediet

A cobb salad wrap: chopped cooked chicken, chopped crispy bacon, slice of avocado, chopped tomato & hard boiled egg ... wrap in romaine leaf, drizzle with dressing, roll up, and eat!

jennifeffer

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NoleGirl0918

Bump for later - could always use some new ideas for protein :-)

amy_letsgo

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dangerxbadger

Crustless Spinach Asiago Quiche with bacon. Om nom nom.
Only like 350 calories a serving and packed with protein. So freaking good.
I like to add a side salad for the extra crunch and by the end I'm stuffed!