We’re walking you through three simple meal-prep guides to prepare high-protein lunches in as few as 10 minutes.

Look for seasoned and grilled chicken breast or baked tofu in the cooler near the hummus and dips.

Or grab something from the freezer case.

various meal prep ingredients from Trader Joe’s

Photo: Carolyn Hodges

Stick with a classic vinaigrette, or try something different, like their fresh avocado-based Green Goddess salad dressing.

Store these healthy lunches in an air-tightmeal-prep containerto keep fresh.

Store any dressings separate in aleak-proof container.

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Top each with 12 cup quinoa and 2 tablespoons Trader Joe’s Crumbled Feta Cheese.

Seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Add to the meal-prep container.

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Dress with the salad dressing just before serving.

Using pre-baked seasoned tofu from the refrigerated section cuts down on prep time.

Step 1: Thaw edamame

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.

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Add 2 cups Trader Joe’s frozen Shelled Edamame and boil for 4 minutes.

Drain and rinse under cold running water; set aside.

you’re free to also thaw the edamame in the fridge overnight.

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Cut into 1-inch cubes; set aside.

Top each with 12 cup edamame and one-fourth of the tofu.

Seal containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

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Allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 4: Assemble lunch containers.

Seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Dress with the vinaigrette just before serving.