Lately I've been on a hunt for the perfect high-protein, low-carb work lunch [1]. As much as I love a good sandwich, carbs in the middle of the day give me bloating and major energy crashes. Salads are better [2], but I'm inevitably hungry an hour later. How to solve the problem? For me, it's been keeping my lunches low-carb while giving the protein content a major boost.

Any one of these 11 low-carb, high-protein lunches is a great choice to satisfy and keep your energy humming right along in a busy work or school day. They've also been hand-picked for easy meal prepping and portability so you can brown bag 'em for the office, the classroom, or wherever you're off to this week.

Roasted Tofu, Cauliflower, and Broccoli

High in protein, low in carbs, and made in just one pan: it's hard not to love this easy vegan meal, especially when the garlicky, cumin-tinged flavour is so rich, too. Enjoy the roasted veggies and protein-packed tofu for lunch by simply reheating and chowing down.

Get the recipe: roasted tofu, cauliflower, and broccoli [3]

Healthy Chicken Salad

Sub in nonfat Greek yoghurt to keep the same texture and tang of chicken salad you love while cutting the calories in half. Skip the bread and serve your salad over a bed of lettuce for a light and satisfying lunch with a solid 20 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: healthy chicken salad [4]