Name: 21 Vegetarian High Protein Lunch Ideas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: ⅓ cup wholegrain flour; 1 tsp coriander seeds, ground; 1 tsp paprika powder; ½ tsp salt; 2 eggs ((or mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp hot water, stir and let rest for a min to create a ‘flax egg’)); 4-6 tbsp water; ½ medium red onion; 1 heaped cup lentils, cooked; 2 tsp olive oil; ½ cup low fat Greek Yogurt ((½ cup = 120g)(you could also use sour cream)); 2 handful baby leaf salad

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If you find yourself making the same sandwiches day after day, look no further for a burst of inspiration with these vegetarian high protein lunch ideas!

Lunch is often the trickiest meal of the day: your time is limited, as are the range of workplace friendly lunch foods. You don’t want to be the person stinking out the office fridge with egg mayo sandwiches!

Or perhaps you’re working from home and don’t want to spend your precious lunch break cooking.

Constraints on time make it easier than ever to reach for unhealthy options! Pre-packaged sandwiches and snacks are often stuffed full of sugar and salt.

This is where this compilation of easy vegetarian high protein meals for lunch steps up! We’ve rounded up 21 of the best vegetarian high protein lunches to break you out of your lunchtime rut (and when you’re done with lunch, try a high protein veggie dinner!).

Why should I choose a high protein vegetarian lunch?

Opting for high protein vegetarian foods at lunchtime is a great way of preventing pesky, unsatisfying snacks from making their way onto your desk by mid-afternoon (and if you do get hungry, go for a vegetarian protein snack instead!).

By using high protein vegetarian foods like tofu, eggs and beans in your lunch, you’ll stay feeling fuller for longer since protein takes longer to digest than carbohydrates.

We’ve included loads of high protein, low carb vegetarian meals. These asian egg muffins are a great place to start, since they’ve got 17 g of protein and just 12 g of carbs.

Not getting enough protein is one of the chief concerns amongst many vegetarians who’ve given meat the boot. But eating a healthy, balanced veggie diet with plenty of protein is possible, and we’ve got advice on how to do just that!

All the high protein vegetarian recipes in this compilation contain at least 15g of protein per serving, though usually we’ve tried to stick to recipes closer to 20g so that you’re getting plenty of protein in each meal!

None of the vegetarian high protein lunch ideas here contain more than 8g of saturated fat. As such, you’ll find plenty of vegetarian high protein meals for weight loss.

However, if you’re in search of more inspiration, check out our vegetarian high protein meal plan, which will provide you with a detailed daily guide to eating easy, delicious high protein low calorie vegetarian meals.

Vegetarian meal prep: high protein solutions!

Weekdays can get busy, and whether you work from home, in the office, or not at all, lunch is a meal that often needs to be eaten on the go.

That’s why we have included a selection of high protein vegetarian lunches for work that can be prepped in advance and transported easily (if this sounds good, you should also check out our vegetarian lunch ideas for weight loss!).

We don’t want any of our loyal readers missing out on protein because they’re in a hurry!

Try this chili sin carne: make up a big old batch at the beginning of the week, then just take a portion with you every day! Or, this vegan lentil bolognese is easily heated up in the microwave, you’ll have a hot, healthy lunch in minutes.

If you’re not heading out for lunch, we have some delicious recipes that can be enjoyed at home, such as these cream cheese scrambled eggs on toast.

Eggs are packed with protein, and omelettes are a great way to get in on all that goodness. You can enjoy them plain, or treat them as a blank canvas, ready to be decorated with lots of yummy toppings.

Our vegetarian microwave mug omelette is a good place to start!

But for now, enjoy working your way through these delicious vegetarian high protein lunch ideas (and once you’ve done that, you can get started on the vegetarian high protein dinner recipes!)!

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21 Vegetarian High Protein Lunch Ideas

Why should I choose a high protein vegetarian lunch?

Vegetarian meal prep: high protein solutions!

1. Vegan Lentil Bolognese

2. Healthy Egg Salad

3. Ultimate Vegan Tuna Sandwich

4. Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas

5. Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese

6. Kale and White Bean Soup

7. Tortellini Caprese

8. Black Bean Burrito Bowl

9. Quinoa Falafel with Israeli Salad

10. Black Bean Burgers

11. Vegan Mediterranean Buddha Bowl

12. Tomato Shakshuka

13. Microwave Mug Omelette

14. Fitness Lentil Bean Salad

15. Easy Tofu Stir Fry

16. Easy Black Bean Soup

17. Tofu & Hummus Buddha Bowl

18. Best Vegan Chili

19. Asian-Style Easy Egg Muffins

20. Mediterranean Lentil Soup

21. Lentil Patties

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