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Protein is a crucial nutrient for weight loss, and a high-protein diet can help you drop pounds and shrink your waistline. “Eating a protein-rich diet can help people lose weight because it can help them avoid overeating,” Medical News Today explains, “A high protein diet can help build lean muscle when combined with exercise. Lean muscle helps to burn more calories throughout the day, which can also help with weight loss.”
With that in mind, a high-protein lunch is a good idea. Keep reading for recipe inspiration!
Healthy Tuna Lettuce Wraps
What You'll Need: rapeseed oil, tuna fillets, avocado, English mustard powder, cider vinegar, capers, romaine lettuce leaves, cherry tomatoes
Full Recipe: BBC Good Food
Hearty Chickpea Soup
What You'll Need: olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, potato, chickpeas, can tomatoes pelati, water, fresh parsley, basil, oregano, salt, hot pepper flakes, pasta
Full Recipe: An Italian In My Kitchen
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
What You'll Need: dry quinoa, kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, dry basil, dried thyme, black pepper, arugula, garbanzo beans, DeLallo Zesty Salad Savors
Full Recipe: Foodie Crush
Lime Chicken Taco Bowls
What You'll Need: chicken breasts, chicken broth, fresh lime juice, cumin, chili powder, rice of choice, shredded lettuce, cheese, avocado, tomatoes
Full Recipe: Together As Family
Quick Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe
What You'll Need: chicken breast, salt, pepper, light brown sugar, low-sodium soy sauce, rice or apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, garlic, cornstarch, rice, broccoli
Full Recipe: Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Skillet Egg Scramble
What You'll Need: olive oil, red onion, red bell pepper, baby kale or spinach, chives, eggs, cheese of choice (optional), kosher salt, black pepper, avocado
Full Recipe: A Couple Cooks
