3. Black Bean Burrito Bowl With Farro
Protein Punch: 24 grams
Ingredients: Cooked farro, black beans, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, spinach, salsa, mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Making different types of grain bowls is the perfect move for a high-protein lunch, especially if you try a black bean bowl with farro, as per the suggestion of Lisa Young, Ph.D., RDN.
“Both black beans and farro are rich in protein, and the combination of ingredients provides texture and taste while being rich in various vitamins and minerals,” says Young. “Cheese is a complete protein source, further contributing to muscle growth and repair. The bowl can also be customized to your liking, and you can add more ingredients to increase protein intake.”
4. Mouthwatering Steak Nachos
Protein Punch: 24 grams
Ingredients: Flank steak, cheese, pinto beans, tortilla chips, salsa verde, jalapeño, red onions, tomatoes.
Nachos don’t always have to be unhealthy calorie bombs, but they do always have to be delicious! This Steak Nachos recipe provides around 24 grams of protein but clocks in at just 360 calories. The only downside is that you’ll be consuming around six grams of saturated fat from the cheese and the steak, so just make sure to monitor your saturated fat consumption for the rest of the day.