I'm a registered dietitian. These 4 protein-packed lunches are delicious and take less than 20 minutes to make.

Pasta salad is one of my favorite high-protein lunches.

Serena Pratt

As a busy dietitian, I don't always have much time to make myself lunch. However, I know I need something substantial to keep me energized through the afternoon.So, I rely on shortcuts like deli turkey, salad kits, canned beans, and high-protein pasta to make lunches that come together quickly, rather than skipping a meal or relying on snacks between meetings.Each of these easy lunches takes 20 minutes or less to make and provides at least 20 grams of protein. I also include carbohydrates, fat, and fiber to help me feel full and give me enough energy to get through the rest of the workday.Here are four lunches I keep in my regular rotation because they're filling, flavorful, and easy to fit into a busy workday.

I use a Caesar salad kit to make delicious wraps.

I mash chickpeas with the Caesar dressing to create a spread.