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Whether you’re making lunch at home or for the office, these hot lunch ideas for adults are the perfect midday meal. From hot sandwiches and paninis to tacos and warm salads, these lunches are packed with flavor. Recipes like our Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing are so satisfying they’ll help you take on the rest of the day.Most of the recipe ingredients will inspire a trip to the produce aisle, as they’re centered around fresh fruits and veggies. Plus, you might be shopping for proteins, such as black beans, chickpeas, turkey, chicken, cheese and eggs. There are recipes for single servings (which can easily be doubled, tripled, or more), and many serve up to four. There’s something extra comforting about a hot lunch break, whether it’s just for you or for sharing with others.
Whether you’re making lunch at home or for the office, these hot lunch ideas for adults are the perfect midday meal. From hot sandwiches and paninis to tacos and warm salads, these lunches are packed with flavor. Recipes like our Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing are so satisfying they’ll help you take on the rest of the day.
Most of the recipe ingredients will inspire a trip to the produce aisle, as they’re centered around fresh fruits and veggies. Plus, you might be shopping for proteins, such as black beans, chickpeas, turkey, chicken, cheese and eggs. There are recipes for single servings (which can easily be doubled, tripled, or more), and many serve up to four. There’s something extra comforting about a hot lunch break, whether it’s just for you or for sharing with others.
01of 12Spinach & Egg Scramble with RaspberriesView RecipeJen CauseyThis quick egg scramble with hearty bread is one of the best breakfasts for weight loss, but it makes a great lunch too. The scramble combines weight-loss power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up, and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories.
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Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries
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Jen Causey
This quick egg scramble with hearty bread is one of the best breakfasts for weight loss, but it makes a great lunch too. The scramble combines weight-loss power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up, and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories.
02of 12Chicken Pesto PaniniView RecipeIn this chicken pesto panini recipe, the extra-thin bread gets nice and crispy, the mozzarella melts beautifully and the arugula adds a fresh, peppery note to complement the pesto. It’s a delicious and easy panini to throw together!
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Chicken Pesto Panini
In this chicken pesto panini recipe, the extra-thin bread gets nice and crispy, the mozzarella melts beautifully and the arugula adds a fresh, peppery note to complement the pesto. It’s a delicious and easy panini to throw together!
03of 12Bean & Veggie Taco BowlView RecipeSimple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings!
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Bean & Veggie Taco Bowl
Simple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings!
04of 12Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus DressingView RecipeHearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic five-ingredient lunch for one.
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Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing
Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic five-ingredient lunch for one.
05of 12Spinach & Feta Scrambled Egg PitasView RecipeThis meatless dinner comes together in only 15 minutes, thanks to the convenience of frozen chopped spinach and crumbled feta. We’ve added a flavorful burst of sun-dried tomato tapenade to spread over the whole-wheat pita before nestling the scrambled eggs inside. If you can’t find it, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also work well.
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Spinach & Feta Scrambled Egg Pitas
This meatless dinner comes together in only 15 minutes, thanks to the convenience of frozen chopped spinach and crumbled feta. We’ve added a flavorful burst of sun-dried tomato tapenade to spread over the whole-wheat pita before nestling the scrambled eggs inside. If you can’t find it, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also work well.
06of 12BLATs (Bacon-Lettuce-Avocado-Tomato Sandwiches)View RecipeIn this healthy BLT recipe, we use a creamy avocado spread flavored with garlic and basil and add sprouts. Look for sprouted-wheat bread in the frozen section or with other specialty breads at your grocery store.
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BLATs (Bacon-Lettuce-Avocado-Tomato Sandwiches)
In this healthy BLT recipe, we use a creamy avocado spread flavored with garlic and basil and add sprouts. Look for sprouted-wheat bread in the frozen section or with other specialty breads at your grocery store.
07of 12Avocado-Egg ToastView RecipeTry it once and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.
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Avocado-Egg Toast
Try it once and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.
08of 12Hearty Chickpea & Spinach StewView RecipeThis satisfying stew comes together in a snap. Mashed chickpeas add body to the broth, and tomato paste adds a savory note without bringing too much sodium to this healthy recipe for weight loss.
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Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
This satisfying stew comes together in a snap. Mashed chickpeas add body to the broth, and tomato paste adds a savory note without bringing too much sodium to this healthy recipe for weight loss.
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Spring Green Frittata
10of 12Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean TacoView RecipeThese hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.
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Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean Taco
These hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.
11of 12Warm Spinach Salad with Chickpeas & Roasted TomatoesView RecipeEllen SilvermanThe key to the incredible flavor here is roasting until the onion slices are charred at the edges and the juices from the tomatoes have cooked into a syrupy consistency on the baking sheet.
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Warm Spinach Salad with Chickpeas & Roasted Tomatoes
Ellen Silverman
The key to the incredible flavor here is roasting until the onion slices are charred at the edges and the juices from the tomatoes have cooked into a syrupy consistency on the baking sheet.
12of 12Spicy Ramen Cup of NoodlesView RecipeIn just 15 minutes, you can make three jars of vegetarian ramen cup soup that you can bring to work or school. These cup soups are not only a time-saver but are also packed with protein from hard-boiled eggs, which will help keep you satisfied until your next meal.
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Spicy Ramen Cup of Noodles
In just 15 minutes, you can make three jars of vegetarian ramen cup soup that you can bring to work or school. These cup soups are not only a time-saver but are also packed with protein from hard-boiled eggs, which will help keep you satisfied until your next meal.
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