16 Packable Work Lunches That'll Actually Fill You Up

These garlicky meatballs are served over a a bed of tender cauliflower rice, but you could serve them with regular short-grain rice as well.

Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs With Cauliflower Rice

This simple lemony salmon is gluten-free, low-carb, and made in less than 15 minutes — the perfect make-ahead recipe for busy workweeks.

Get the recipe: Salmon and Asparagus in Garlic Lemon Butter

Pro tip: For added protein, swap out the linguine for soba noodles which have six grams of protein per cup.

Get the recipe: Sesame Noodle Bowls

Serve this simple bean salad with crusty bread, dressed greens, or soft-boiled eggs for a quick lunch that's packed with plant-based protein.

Get the recipe: Chickpea and Black Bean Salad

A generous amount of smoked paprika (also called pimentón, sweet paprika, or Spanish paprika) gives this chicken a wonderful smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the potatoes.

Get the recipe: Smoky Chicken With Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Feel free to use a store-bought rotisserie chicken to make preparing this simple avocado salad a breeze. Pack it with pita, sliced bread, or wholewheat wraps for a quick make-ahead lunch.

Get the recipe: Avocado Chicken Salad

The perfect hearty salad to help you power through the work day.

Get the recipe: Steak Cobb Salad

This recipe serves the chicken with stir-fried broccoli and asparagus, but you can use just about any vegetable you have on hand. Bell peppers, mushrooms, and cauliflower would all make great alternatives.

Get the recipe: Honey Sesame Chicken Lunch Bowls

Greek chicken + tabbouleh + tzatziki = the complete opposite of a #SadDeskLunch.

Get the recipe: Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Feel free to dial back the amount of Sriracha used in this recipe if spicy food isn't your favorite.

Get the recipe: Sriracha Chickpea Salad Wraps

If you don't have an outdoor grill, a grill pan heated over a medium flame will do just the trick.

Get the recipe: Pineapple BBQ Tofu Bowls