High Protein Lunch Boxes: 10 Easy Meal Prep Ideas to Stay Full All Day
These High Protein Lunch Boxes are perfect for weekly meal prep. Packed with lean chicken, eggs, lentils, vegetables, and a light Dijon dressing, they provide balanced nutrition, plenty of protein, and lasting energy for busy workdays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 lunch boxes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Meal Prep
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced
2 large eggs
1 cup cooked green beans
1 (8.8-ounce) package cooked puy lentils
3 spring onions, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and cook the eggs for 7 minutes.
2. Add the green beans during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
3. Drain and immediately cool the eggs and beans under cold water.
4. Peel the eggs and slice them in half.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
6. Add the cooked lentils, green beans, and sliced spring onions, then toss to coat.
7. Divide the lentil mixture evenly among four meal prep containers.
8. Top each container with sliced chicken breast and one halved egg.
9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
10. Seal the containers and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Store lunch boxes in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keep the dressing separate if preparing further in advance.
Swap chicken for turkey, salmon, tofu, or grilled shrimp if preferred.
Serve cold or warm the chicken separately before eating.
Add avocado just before serving for extra healthy fats.