17 Low-Carb Lunch Ideas Perfect For Bringing To Work

Never underestimate how useful a jar of store-bought pesto can be in tying a full meal together.

Get the recipe: Meal Prep Pesto Chicken & Veggies

Simply seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, this could not be easier to put together.

Get the recipe: Cucumber, Tomato, and Avocado Salad

Ditch the brown rice and double up on the veggies to make these prep packs low carb.

Get the recipe: Salmon & Veggies Meal Prep Packs

This recipe cooks the chicken with zucchini, tomatoes, and onions — but you can use pretty much any veggies you have on hand. Broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts would all work wonderfully.

Get the recipe: Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Pack this Cajun-style shrimp and vegetables with cauliflower rice or veggie noodles for a filling, low-carb lunch.

Get the recipe: Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet

Grilled chicken plus veggies equals the perfect go-to lunch for meal preppers.

Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken Veggie Bowls

Pack this chicken salad with low-carb bread, veggies, or all by itself for a filling lunch that doesn't need reheating.

Get the recipe: Chicken and Avocado Salad With Lime and Cilantro

This recipe is a cinch to throw together, and totally make-ahead friendly — but the beef needs to marinate for at least 30 minutes, so plan accordingly.

Get the recipe: Satay Beef Meal Prep

Pro tip: For the best texture, be sure to cook the zucchini noodles just until tender. Overcooking them will make the stir-fry soggy and wet.

Get the recipe: Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodles

Because garlic butter makes everything better.

Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Steak Bites With Zucchini Noodles Meal Prep

Feel free to make a big batch of these meatballs on Sunday and stash them in the freezer. This way, you can cook them off throughout the week without having to worry that they'll go bad.

Get the recipe: Asian Glazed Meatballs With Zucchini Noodles Meal Prep

This salad gets tossed in a homemade garlicky vinaigrette made with just four ingredients, but you can use your favorite store-bought dressing instead to save yourself some time.

Get the recipe: Cauliflower Broccoli Ham Salad

Be sure to pack the lettuce and filling separately so it doesn't get soggy. This way, when it comes time to eat, you just assemble the wraps right at your desk.

Get the recipe: Ground Chicken Thai Lettuce Wraps

Everything you love about fish tacos — only without the tortillas and served on top of a bowl of tender cauliflower rice.

Get the recipe: Fish Taco Bowls

Feel free to use ground chicken or turkey in place of beef if red meat isn't your favorite.

Get the recipe: Meal Prep Taco Salad Lunch Bowls

A simple protein-packed lunch that'll keep you full until dinner.

Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs With Cauliflower Rice