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A vibrant deconstructed burrito bowl with steak, avocado, black beans, and rice, offering excellent high protein lunch ideas.

Quick & Easy High Protein Lunch Ideas: The Ultimate Power Bowl

Discover a collection of quick and easy high-protein lunch ideas, perfect for fueling your day with delicious and satisfying power bowls, wraps, and salads. These recipes are designed for convenience and maximum nutritional impact.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sushi Sandwich (Onigirazu)
  • spicy salmon
  • seasoned sushi rice
  • cucumber
  • pickled cabbage
  • carrot
  • avocado
  • nori
  • sriracha-soy mayo
Steak Fajita Power Bowls
  • Brown rice
  • tender steak
  • fajita-style peppers
  • onions
  • black beans
  • corn
  • sliced avocado
Indian Butter Chickpeas
  • canned chickpeas
  • aromatic tomato gravy
  • beans
Turkey Lavash Wraps
  • zingy arugula-dill salad
  • sliced turkey
  • roasted red peppers
  • crunchy cucumbers
  • creamy goat cheese spread
Fried Chicken Caesar Sandwich
  • fried chicken
  • buttery, sweet brioche
  • salty Caesar dressing
  • crispy chicken
Egg Salad
  • Egg salad
  • pickles
  • capers
  • olives
  • horseradish
  • quartered cherry tomatoes
  • finely shredded carrots
  • crisp cucumbers
  • sweet chopped bell peppers
White Chicken Chili
  • chicken
  • White beans
  • green chilis
  • jalapeño
  • sour cream
Sticky Sesame Chickpeas & Broccoli
  • sesame chickpeas
  • broccoli
  • glaze
Chicken Tostadas
  • creamy refried beans
  • chile-spiked shredded chicken topping
  • rotisserie roast chicken
  • canned refried beans
  • store-bought tostadas
Best Chicken Salad
  • chicken salad
Tofu Burritos
  • smoky, saucy tofu crumbles
  • fluffy cilantro-lime rice
  • flavorful pinto beans
  • classic burrito accoutrements
Niçoise-Style Chopped Salad
  • tomatoes
  • hard-boiled eggs
  • Niçoise olives
  • anchovies
  • olive oil
Greek Salad Cottage Cheese Bowls
  • cottage cheese
  • hard-boiled eggs
  • capers
  • lemon juice
  • za’atar
Avocado Chicken Salad
  • Avocado Chicken Salad
Sesame Tofu & Broccoli
  • oven-baked tofu
  • savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce
  • crisp-tender broccoli
  • toasty sesame seeds
  • scallions
  • white rice
Snoop Dogg's BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad
  • smoky, sweet, and sticky BBQ chicken
  • homemade blue corn tortilla strips
  • crispiest bacon
Greek Power Bowls
  • brown rice
  • quinoa
  • chicken breasts
  • Greek-inspired fresh veggies
  • feta
  • simple, fresh dressing
Egg Roll Bowls
  • ground pork
  • cabbage
  • carrot
  • crispy raw scallions
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • sriracha
  • chili oil
Low-Carb Turkey Gyro Bowls
  • tender spiced meat
  • crunchy fresh veggies
  • tzatziki
  • chewy pita

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Cutting Board
  • Knives
  • Saucepans
  • Skillet/Pan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

General Preparation
  1. Detailed step-by-step instructions for each specific lunch idea are not available on this page, as it is a listicle providing an overview of multiple high-protein options.

Notes

This collection offers a wide variety of high-protein lunch ideas, from sushi sandwiches to power bowls. Feel free to mix and match components or customize ingredients to suit your dietary preferences and available ingredients.