If you work from home, it’s difficult to figure out what to make forlunchduring the week.

When you include protein in a meal or a snack, it helps you to feel full longer.

This is great for weight loss.

Low-calorie chicken mole enchiladas

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Eating protein may also provide other health benefits, including increasing muscle mass.

Read on for delicious,healthy lunchesthat will inspire you to commit to your weight loss journey.

And the best part is that thesehigh-proteinlunches are so seamless to prepare.

egg white frittata

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The wonderful thing about this recipe is you’re able to have leftovers for another meal!

Get our recipe forAir Fryer Egg White Frittata.

Your body utilizes these amino acids to sculpt muscle tissue, which is especially critical as you get older.

whole30 chicken salad on a bed of spinach in a bowl

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And the more muscle you have,the more fat you will burn.

So get ready to have a tasty lunch with this protein-packed chicken salad.

Get our recipe forWhole30 Chicken Salad with Creamy Dressing.

Whole30 burrito bowl

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It’s a healthy take on a classic burrito bowl, without dairy and grains.

You’ll benefit from cauliflower, peppers, tomatoes, avocado, and tasty seasonings.

Get our recipe forSimple Whole30 Beef Burrito Bowls.

Healthy spinach salad with warm bacon dressing

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Plus, according toMedical News Today, shrimp is very rich in protein.

Get our recipe forA Healthy Shrimp & Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon.

Seared Ahi Tuna in a Ginger-Scallion Sauce

Ahi tuna is just jammin' with protein.

Paleo seared ahi with ginger scallion sauce

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

And, well, it’s simply delicious!

Get our recipe forSeared Ahi Tuna in a Ginger-Scallion Sauce.

Get our recipe forVersatile Shrimp & Mango Summer Roll.

Healthy summer rolls

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

In fact, they’re invited to every meal of the day!

That’s why you better have this mug recipe in your life ASAP.

The best part is, it’s portioned perfectly in a mug!

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Get our recipe forEasy Broccoli-Cheese Eggs in a Mug.

Crisp Cornmeal Catfish with Corn Salsa

Catfish is a nice change of pace for a protein-enriched meal.

According toWebMD, catfish has a great reputation for its protein content.

Healthy cornmeal catfish with corn salsa

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Cornmeal also offers protein.

Complete with refreshing corn, avocado, and black bean salsa, this recipe is a real lunch treat.

Get our recipe forA Crisp Cornmeal Catfish With Corn Salsa.

tuna veggie melts on a cutting board with herbs

Jason Donnelly

Healthy Tuna Veggie Melts

According toChicken of the Sea, tuna is just about 100% protein!

you’re able to enjoy this recipe on whole wheat bagel thins or reduced-calorie wheat hamburger buns.

Get our recipe forHealthy Tuna Veggie Melts.

curried egg salad sandwich

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It’s not your plain old egg salad recipe, either.

The curry powder and ground cumin brings the flavor profile of this meal to the next level.

Get ready for a protein-packed lunch you’ll want to make time and time again.

black bean and sweet potato tacos

Jason Donnelly

Get our recipe forQuick & Easy Curried Egg Salad.

The black beans and sweet potato combination will give you plenty of protein, as well as helpful fiber.

Get our recipe forBlack Bean & Sweet Potato Tacos.

Grilled chicken salad with cranberries avocado and goat cheese

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe for aChicken & Avocado Salad.

Low-Calorie Turkey Rueben

Rueben sandwiches don’t have to be loaded with calories every time.

This turkey option provides plenty of protein with only 365 calories per serving!

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Using whole-grain bread is an added benefit because you’ll get a boost of fiber as well.

Get our recipe for aLow-Calorie Turkey Rueben.

Get our recipe for aChicken Burger.

Chicken burger with sundried tomato aolia

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe for aGrilled Caesar Salad.

Get our recipe for aTurkey BLT Salad.

Get our recipe for anAsian-Inspired Tuna Burger.

Low-calorie grilled caesar salad

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Chicken Mole Enchiladas

You don’t need to order out to enjoy Mexican food.

Turkey Sloppy Joes

A sloppy Joe can be messy and healthy at the same time.

This turkey alternative has all the nostalgia of the original with only 340 calories.

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Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forTurkey Sloppy Joes.

Get our recipe for aGrilled Chicken & Pineapple Sandwich.

Get our recipe for aProvolone Panini.

Asian tuna burgers with wasabi mayo

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Low-calorie chicken mole enchiladas

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Healthy turkey sloppy joes

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Paleo grilled chicken pineapple sandwich

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Italian panini with provolone and peppers and arugula

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald