7 High Protein Lunch Ideas For Weight Loss

enjoy healthy eating with these 7 high protein lunch ideas for weight loss with a balanced diet of carbohydrates and fibre so you’re able to lose weight faster and keep your calorie count low.

I hope you like all these easy healthy recipes ♡

 

1 easy shrimp and broccoli 220 calories (1 serving)

Ingredients

5 oz broccoli florets
1/4 medium yellow onion
1 tsp olive oil
5 oz shrimp peeled and devined
salt and black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

Heat 1 oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
add the shrimp and season with a pinsh of salt.
Fry the shrimp for 1 minute on each side.
Remove the shrimp and add the onion and sauté for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
Add in the broccoli salt and black pepper, garlic and soy sauce and sauté about 30 seconds.
Toss the shrimp back into the pan and mix until everything is well incorporated and the shrimp is fully cooked, about 1 minute.
Enjoy!

2 easy egg salad 330 calories (1 serving)

Ingredients

2 eggs hard boiled and chopped
1 tbsp red onion
1 tbsp greek yoghurt
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
salt and black pepper
2 slices whole wheat bread toasted
spinach leaves

3 easy chicken fajarita 260 calories (2 serving)

Ingredients

1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp cumin powder
salt and black pepper
1/4 medium yellow bell pepper
1/4 medium red bell pepper
1/4 medium green bell pepper
1/4 medium red onion
1 tsp olive oil
5 oz chickenbreast
1/2 tbsp parsley
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 small whole wheat tortillas warmed
2 tbsp sour cream

In a small bowl, mix together cumin, chili powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Season both sides breast with half of the seasoning mixture.

Heat a large skillet . Add olive oil. Cook the breast in the skillet for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until the breast is fully cooked.

Remove the breast and add in your sliced bell peppers and onion. Saute until the vegetables are tender crisp, 5 to 6 minutes add in the remaining half of your seasoning mix.

Slice the breast into long strips and return them to the skillet with the vegetables.
Drizzle with lime juice and parsley toss together. Serve on a warm tortilla. top with sour cream.

4 low carb mexican cauliflower rice 320 calories (1 serving)

Ingredients

1/4 medium red bell pepper
1/4 medium green bell pepper
1/4 medium red onion
1 tsp olive oil
5 oz groundchicken or turkey
1/4 tsp cumin powder
salt and black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
a pinch chili powder
1 tsp tomato paste
1 tbsp water
3 oz riced cauliflower
1/2 tbsp parsley

heat oil and add ground meat and cook for 7 minutes, breaking into small pieces with spatula, add cumin, salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Return skillet add onion bell peppers, saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
add garlic powder,paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add tomato paste and water stir to combine.

Add cauliflower rice, cooked ground meat and stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.

Add parsley stir and serve warm.

 

5 white bean and tuna salad 410 calories (1 serving)

Ingredients

1/4 small red onion
1/4 medium red bell pepper
5 oz white beans boiled
4 oz canned tuna
1/2 tbsp parsley
1/2 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt and black pepper

6 Delicious beef & cauliflower pie 320 calories (1 serving)

Ingredients

7 oz cauliflower florets
2 tbsp milk
1 tbsp cream cheese
salt and black pepper
1/4 medium red onion
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 medium carrot
1 garlic
4 oz ground lean beef
1 oz frozen peas
1 oz frozen corn
parsley

Preheat oven to 350°. Add cauliflower florets in boiled water and cook until tender, 10 minutes. Drain well, and mash with a potato masher until smooth.
Stir in cream cheese and milk and season with salt and pepper and mash until completely combined and creamy. Set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrots, and garlic and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 5 minutes more.
Stir in frozen peas and corn and cook until warmed through, 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer the mixture to oven glass dish and top with an even layer of mashed cauliflower and bake 20 minutes or until is golden.
Garnish with parsley and serve.

7 High protein ground chicken and rice recipe 420 calories (1 serving)

Ingredients

1/4 cup brown rice
1/4 medium red bell pepper
1 tsp olive oil
1 garlic
3 oz brocolli
2 tbsp water
4 oz groundchicken
salt and black pepper
1 tsp low sodium soy sauce+ 1tsp honey