By Leta Shy for POPSUGAR Fitness
What's the key to fast weight loss? Strong muscles and a healthy diet that feeds them. Kick up your metabolism with these 10 high-protein lunches. Each packs at least 15 grams of protein per serving with a totally reasonable amount of calories.
Santa Fe Vegetable Soup
This Paleo-friendly vegetable soup simmers nicely in your slow cooker for dinner. Be sure to make enough for an easy lunch the next day. While this recipe uses shredded chicken and chicken stock, you could easily swap out chicken for more beans and use vegetable stock to create a high-protein vegetarian dish.
Per serving: 36 grams of protein and 321 calories
Burrito Bowl
Move over, Chipotle. This healthy burrito bowl recipe has half as many calories as the fast-food version. Use precooked chicken breasts to make a fresh lunch in under 10 minutes.
Per serving: 43 grams of protein and 350 calories
Baby Kale Sesame Chicken Salad
Want to get on the kale bandwagon, but hate the leaf's strong taste? Baby kale could be your new best friend. The young leaves taste mild, much like spinach, but still pack the same nutrients as their more mature counterparts. This easy sesame chicken and baby kale salad makes a flavorful lunch.
Per serving: 30 grams of protein and 414 calories
Paleo Stuffed Peppers
Pack a serving of these light-and-easy Paleo stuffed peppers for lunch. You can dice the peppers and serve them atop a bed of greens for a nutrient-packed meal that will keep you energized throughout the day.
Per serving: 32 grams of protein and 285 calories
Vegan Spiced Lentils and Quinoa
This vegan-spiced-lentils-and-quinoa dish is so good, you'll want leftovers. So make a big batch on Sunday to enjoy throughout the week. Full of protein, fiber, and good-for-you spices, this meal is sure to become a lunch staple.
Per serving: 19 grams of protein and 370 calories
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