High Protein, Gut Friendly Lunch Ideas

Dairy, Egg & Nut Free

1. Turkey roll ups (making this from scratch or getting turkey breast carved from wholefoods deli dept is healthiest but applegate also has some decent options that are dairy free) Cucumber and tomato salad for prebiotics and fruit salad for fiber
2. Chicken meatballs with rice or quinoa, steamed broccoli and strawberries
3. Ground beef seasons with taco seasonings, roasted sweet potato cubes, fresh pico de gallo, guacamole (Good Foods brand has a clean packable guac that won’t turn brown)
4. Buffalo chicken: Shredded rotisserie chicken mixed with buffalo sauce, cole slaw made with vegan mayo and apple slices
5. Tuna salad made with olive oil and lemon or vegan mayo, veggie slices (cucumber, celery, bell peppers), crackers, fruit
6. Turkey burgers, coleslaw with vegan mayo, roasted potatoes, pickles
7. Black bean burger, guacamole, mandarin oranges
8. Grilled chicken, couscous, berries, steamed veggies
9. Chickpea pasta with beans and tomatoes, apples and granola butter
10. Chicken salad with celery sticks, crackers, fruit
11. Turkey picadillo, guacamole, crackers
12. Falafel, pita, hummus, fruit
13. Beef and veggie stir fry, rice or rice noodles, fruit
14. Pasta bolognese (ground beef and tomato sauce), roasted asparagus or broccoli, orange segments
15. Sweet potato taco boat with taco flavored meat, roasted cauliflower, watermelon