Weekday lunch is a funny thing.

You need something that can be made ahead of time, and that’ll taste good cold or reheated.

Oh, andobviously, lunch should be delicious.

high protein lunch

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If you want personalized nutrition advice, consult a doctor or registered dietitian.

For some people, the healthiest thing to do is to ignore calories and meal plans entirely.

Like we said, food is personal, and everybody is different.

Chicken Parsnip and Pomegranate Salad

Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell

If these recipes work for you, that’s great!

If they don’t, that’s also totally fine.

This slow-cooker version is foolproof and makes plenty of servings that you might reheat for lunch all week.

Wilted Kale Chickpea and Quinoa Bowl With Tahini

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you better massage the dressing into them a little bit, as you would with a kale salad.

Tuna Apple and Avocado Wrap

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Kale White Bean and Goat Cheese Wrap

Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell

Swiss Chard Wraps With Chicken and Sweet Potato

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Warm Swiss Chard and Farro Salad With Parmesan

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Salmon Quinoa Bowl

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SlowCooker Sweet Potato Chili

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Shaved Carrot and Farro Salad With Chicken

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Shredded Brussels Sprout Farro and Tuna Salad

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Marinated Pear and Fennel With Chickpeas

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Sweet Potato Salad With Creamy Avocado Dressing

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Green Curry Tofu Rice Bowl

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