
High-protein lunch recipes
Try our healthy, protein-packed lunch ideas from soups and salads to burgers and omelettes, including chicken, fish, meat and vegetarian options
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Moroccan-style chickpea soup
This easy chickpea soup is packed with veg and flavoured with aromatic cumin spice. Perfect for a hearty vegetarian lunch or dinner, served with flatbreads.
Chicken satay salad
Try this no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour. Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce
Spicy Cajun chicken quinoa
Protein-packed quinoa makes this midweek meal a superhealthy option
Cheesy seafood bake
Comfort food at its healthiest! This protein-rich dinner is perfect after a workout, and provides an impressive 4 of your 5-a-day along with vitamin C and iron
Vegan chickpea curry jacket potatoes
Get some protein into a vegan diet with this tasty chickpea curry jacket. It's an easy midweek meal, or filling lunch that packs a lot of flavour
Honey & mustard chicken thighs with spring veg
This self-saucing one-pot is like a roast dinner without the fuss. Plus it's rich in iron, fibre and folate
Warm roasted squash and puy lentil salad
This fresh and vibrant salad makes use of tinned lentils, a storecupboard staple. The result is filling, low-fat and contains all of your five-a-day
Indian chickpeas with poached eggs
This quick, fibre-rich veggie supper is filling and good for you too. Chickpeas are a great source of manganese, which is essential for healthy bone structure
Lentil & tomato salad
Lentils are a substantial and healthy base to this fresh salad with onion, mango chutney, coriander, greens and tomatoes
Healthy pepper, tomato & ham omelette
If you're in need of a healthy protein boost, try making this healthy omelette for breakfast – using fewer yolks lowers the cholesterol
Zingy salmon & brown rice salad
This summery recipe has the ideal combination of slow-releasing carbs, lean protein and heart-friendly fats
Cheat's ramen noodle soup
Use chicken, ramen noodles, spinach, sweetcorn and eggs to make this warming soup, ideal for when you crave something comforting yet light and wholesome.
Easy turkey burgers
These easy, healthy turkey burgers are perfect for feeding the whole family, kids included. Our tasty burgers are great for summer entertaining
Crispy shredded chicken
Try this takeaway favourite served with rice, or simply on its own as part of a buffet-style meal. It can work as a main course or starter to share
Red lentil & chorizo soup
Sweet smoked paprika and cumin flavour this rustic blend topped with spicy Spanish sausage
Mexican-style bean soup with shredded chicken & lime
Use leftover chicken breast in this substantial healthy soup. Alternatively, make the recipe vegetarian by topping with chunky, fresh guacamole
Spicy fish stew
Full of omega-3 fats and providing four of your 5-a-day, this healthy dinner is packed with flavourful ingredients including garlic, chilli, salmon fillets and herbs
Fresh salmon niçoise
On a balmy summer evening, a warm salad is satisfying yet light. Traditionally, niçoise is made with canned tuna, but the omega-3 fatty acids in the fish don’t make it through the canning process, so we’ve used wild salmon instead
Chicken koftas with hummus & salad
Enjoy chicken koftas with hummus and salad for a healthy lunch. The tahini in the hummus is made from sesame seeds, which are thought to have anti-inflammatory properties
Teriyaki tofu
Marinade tofu with teriyaki sauce and serve with broccoli and noodles or rice to make this easy veggie midweek meal. It takes under 30 minutes to make
Scrambled egg & feta hash
This fresh, flavoursome breakfast from Joe Wicks is low in carbohydrates, high in protein and easy to make. It's quick and will keep you full 'til lunch
Indian chicken protein pots
Use leftover chicken or buy it ready-cooked for these speedy protein pots. The chicken is combined with spiced lentils and tomatoes and topped with tzatziki
Miso roast salmon, lentil & pomegranate salad
Try our salmon, lentil and pomegranate salad for a nutrient-packed supper. It's high in fibre and iron and delivers two of your five-a-day
Egyptian egg salad
Give salad a shake-up with an Egyptian-inspired recipe that combines fava beans with egg and the rich flavours of tahini, garlic, lemon and cumin





























