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Paleo Lunch Recipes to Fuel Your Day

Breaking Free from the Desk

It’s not always easy to take a break from your desk to grab lunch, especially when you’re following a Paleo diet. No grains means no sandwiches, a staple for many. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve gathered 19 Paleo lunch recipes that are easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and made with ingredients that fit within the Paleo diet.

Wraps to Go

• Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Spice up your lunch with jalapeño chiles and homemade chipotle sauce.
• Cuban Picadillo Lettuce Wraps: Loaded with flavor, these wraps are filled with ground beef, cinnamon, cumin, and capers.
• California Turkey and Bacon Wraps: Fresh basil vegan mayo, crispy iceberg lettuce, and slices of turkey, bacon, avocado, and tomato come together in these West Coast-inspired wraps.
• Steak and Sriracha Lettuce Wraps: Sizzling steak, coconut aminos, and sriracha make for a flavorful and satisfying lunch.

Bowls of Goodness

• Cajun Garlic Shrimp Noodle Bowls: Quick-cooking shrimp, garlic, olive oil, and sautéed onions and red bell peppers come together in this flavorful bowl.
• Egg Roll in a Bowl: Satisfy your Chinese takeout cravings with this wrapperless roll, featuring fiber-packed cabbage, carrots, scallions, and coconut aminos.
• Bowl of Doom: A hash of sweet potato and ground beef, topped with an egg and served with salsa and avocado.
• Cuban Sandwich Bowls: Crispy cabbage, mojo pork, salty deli ham, creamy avocado, and fried plantains make for a delicious and satisfying bowl.

Salads to Savor

• BLT Bowl: Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, fresh lettuce, avocado, and cucumber come together in this twist on the classic BLT.
• Mason Jar Healthy Taco Salad: Protein-packed chicken, colorful veggies, and pumpkin seeds make for a nutritious and filling salad.
• Antipasto Salad: Cured meats, veggies, and Italian flavors come together in this satisfying salad.
• Salmon Salad Power Bowls: Salmon, high-fiber raspberries, and heart-healthy avocado oil make for a nutritious and delicious bowl.

Burgers and More

• Paleo Burgers with Caramelized Balsamic Onions and Avocado: Savory-sweet caramelized onions rest on a juicy beef patty, served on thick tomato slices and topped with sliced avocado.
• Rosemary Lamb Burgers with Pesto: Classic partners lamb and rosemary come together in these juicy burgers, topped with hempseed pesto.
• Grilled Paleo Pizza: Tapioca flour and coconut flour make up the crust of this customizable Paleo pizza.
• Paleo Meatloaf Muffins: Turkey-pork combo, sweet onion, zucchini, and ‘hrooms make for a tasty and convenient lunch.
• Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger: Smoky beef and sweet grilled pineapple come together in this flavorful burger.
• Paleo Cajun Burgers: Cajun spices, cayenne, cumin, garlic, paprika, and thyme add flavor to these burgers, served on lettuce leaves or Paleo buns.

The Bottom Line

Lunch doesn’t have to be a challenge for Paleo eaters. With these 19 recipes, you can fuel your day with delicious and nutritious meals that fit within the Paleo diet.