If you’re looking to manage symptoms of poor gut health (like fatigue or frequent headaches) while also improving your blood sugar levels, these high-protein lunch recipes may be worth a try. Each meal is lower in saturated fat and sodium to help you follow a diabetes-friendly eating pattern. They’re also packed with gut-healthy ingredients like beans, onions and leafy greens, and have at least 15 grams of protein to help keep you full and nourished. You’ll want to try recipes like our Black Bean Wraps or Farro Salad with Arugula, Artichoke and Pistachio for delicious and satisfying lunches that will support your health.
Sandwich with avocado, tomato and chicken
In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, avocado is mashed to create a healthy, creamy spread.
Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens
For a healthy variation on the creamy chicken salad, we’ve replaced half of the mayonnaise with basil pesto. Serve over greens or make a sandwich for a healthy lunch.
Farro salad with arugula, artichokes and pistachios
Pre-cooked farro makes this dish come together in no time. And you can make it in the same bowl you serve it in, minimizing cleanup!
Chicken and cucumber pita sandwiches with sour cream
Cucumbers do double duty in this healthy Greek-inspired chicken pot pie recipe—they’re grated to add a refreshing flavor to the quick cucumber yogurt sauce and sliced to provide a cool crunch. put in the pie. Serve these sandwiches for a healthy dinner or light lunch.
Shrimp salad with peanut dressing
The use of applesauce in the peanut sauce gives a sweet and sour flavor that pairs wonderfully with the shrimp.
Sweet potato, kale and chicken salad with peanut sauce
These hearty kale salads keep well for 4 days, making them perfect for meal prep lunches. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and sprinkle with peanuts just before serving.
Salad with smoked salmon Niçoise
This twist on a classic Niçoise salad uses smoked salmon instead of tuna and adds extra vegetables instead of poached eggs and olives.
Black Bean-Queso Wraps
These light wraps are filled with black beans, corn, red pepper, and creamy queso. Bake quickly in a panini press.
Bowl with chicken, quinoa and vegetables
With 19 grams of protein, this one-dish meal will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.
Spicy Shrimp Bowls with Shrimp and Edamame
Quick 10-Minute Spicy Cabbage Slaw serves as the low-carb base in this veggie-packed lunch recipe. Packed with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help fuel you through the afternoon.
Cheesy Chipotle-Cauliflower Mac
You’ll barely notice the cauliflower in this comforting pan-seared pasta — it’s pureed and tossed into the creamy cheese sauce.
Burgers with lentils
Walnuts and fresh basil accent these vegan lentil burgers. If desired, replace the oregano with basil. Serve with a drizzle of whole grain mustard and roasted sweet potato wedges.
Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes
This healthy take on the classic comfort food recipe trades the beans for some of the meat to boost fiber by 7 grams. We also cut out the sugar and ketchup in this revamped Sloppy Joe recipe to save you 12 grams of added sugar.
Superfood Vegan Cereal Bowls
Photographer: Fred Hardy, food stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
This nutrient-packed whole grain dish recipe comes together in 15 minutes with the help of some convenient food shortcuts like pre-washed baby red cabbage, microwaveable quinoa, and pre-cooked beets. Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.
Arugula salad with strawberry-balsamic
This green fruit salad with chicken offers an explosion of flavors in every bite. The flavor of sweet strawberries, peppery arugula and delicious feta cheese is enhanced by the intense balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Spinach and Black Bean Burritos
These egg, bean and cheese burritos are designed to be made ahead and frozen. They are perfect for busy days and make a satisfying breakfast or lunch.
Pulled chicken and pickled vegetable wraps
These colorful chicken wraps are perfect for a crowd. Pickled radishes, onions, and carrots add a salty kick—and a mean serving of veggies!
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