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Photo:Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco
It’s easy to enjoy a delicious lunch with these recipes. Whether you’re craving a soup, sandwich or wrap, you need just five ingredients or less to make these dishes (not counting pantry items like salt, pepper and oil). Plus, these simple lunches come together in just 10 minutes, making them convenient for even the busiest of days. Recipes like our 3-Ingredient Brie & Jam Wrap and Chicken & Cabbage Bowls with Sesame Dressing are unbelievably quick and flavorful.
01of 14Hearty Tomato Soup with Beans & GreensGarlicky kale and creamy white beans elevate simple canned tomato soup into a 10-minute lunch or dinner that really satisfies. Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture. Look for a brand that’s low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.View Recipe
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Hearty Tomato Soup with Beans & Greens
Garlicky kale and creamy white beans elevate simple canned tomato soup into a 10-minute lunch or dinner that really satisfies. Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture. Look for a brand that’s low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.
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02of 143-Ingredient Brie & Jam WrapPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco.Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel GrecoGrab your favorite-flavor jam and pair it with melted Brie cheese on a whole-wheat tortilla for a sweet and savory lunch. Reheating the wrap once it’s fully assembled can get messy, so we recommend enjoying the wrap cold if you’re taking it on the go.View Recipe
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3-Ingredient Brie & Jam Wrap
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco.Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Grab your favorite-flavor jam and pair it with melted Brie cheese on a whole-wheat tortilla for a sweet and savory lunch. Reheating the wrap once it’s fully assembled can get messy, so we recommend enjoying the wrap cold if you’re taking it on the go.
03of 14Avocado, Tomato & Chicken SandwichIn this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.View Recipe
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Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich
In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.
04of 143-Ingredient Cucumber Boursin WrapPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleAn easy lunch is only three ingredients away with this cucumber Boursin wrap. Boursin spreadable cheese is flavorfulandfunctional, as it holds the chopped cucumber in place as you roll up the wrap. You can slice and enjoy this easy sandwich right away, or pack it up for lunch. If you are saving it for later, pat the chopped cucumber with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.View Recipe
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3-Ingredient Cucumber Boursin Wrap
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
An easy lunch is only three ingredients away with this cucumber Boursin wrap. Boursin spreadable cheese is flavorfulandfunctional, as it holds the chopped cucumber in place as you roll up the wrap. You can slice and enjoy this easy sandwich right away, or pack it up for lunch. If you are saving it for later, pat the chopped cucumber with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
05of 14Chicken & Cabbage Bowls with Sesame DressingPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel GrecoFour convenience products are all you need to prepare these tasty bowls. A bag of shredded coleslaw serves as the base that’s topped with seasoned chicken strips, crunchy flavored almonds and a drizzle of sesame dressing. Leftover chicken can easily stand in for the chicken strips. Traditional cabbage coleslaw works well, as does broccoli slaw for a slightly different look and flavor.View Recipe
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Chicken & Cabbage Bowls with Sesame Dressing
Four convenience products are all you need to prepare these tasty bowls. A bag of shredded coleslaw serves as the base that’s topped with seasoned chicken strips, crunchy flavored almonds and a drizzle of sesame dressing. Leftover chicken can easily stand in for the chicken strips. Traditional cabbage coleslaw works well, as does broccoli slaw for a slightly different look and flavor.
06of 14Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & TunaThis power salad will keep you fueled for hours, thanks to 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Tossing the dressing and kale, and then letting it stand in the jar, softens it enough so you don’t need to massage or cook it to make it tender.View Recipe
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Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & Tuna
This power salad will keep you fueled for hours, thanks to 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Tossing the dressing and kale, and then letting it stand in the jar, softens it enough so you don’t need to massage or cook it to make it tender.
07of 14Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon ToastThis satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.View Recipe
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Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast
This satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.
08of 14Whole-Wheat Veggie WrapUse whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap. The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together—and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.View Recipe
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Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap
Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap. The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together—and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.
09of 14Turkey Apple Cheddar SandwichIt only takes 5 minutes to make this healthy sandwich with whole-wheat bread and the classic combination of Cheddar cheese and apples that your kids will love.View Recipe
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Turkey Apple Cheddar Sandwich
It only takes 5 minutes to make this healthy sandwich with whole-wheat bread and the classic combination of Cheddar cheese and apples that your kids will love.
10of 14Cucumber & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus WrapPhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Skyler Myers, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoThis easy vegetarian wrap makes a great grab-and-go lunch for work or school. Roasted red pepper hummus adds color and a little extra flavor, but any flavor hummus will work well here. Cucumber, sprouts, salad greens or spinach all add a refreshing crunch. For a peppery kick, try using arugula.View Recipe
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Cucumber & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Wrap
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Skyler Myers, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This easy vegetarian wrap makes a great grab-and-go lunch for work or school. Roasted red pepper hummus adds color and a little extra flavor, but any flavor hummus will work well here. Cucumber, sprouts, salad greens or spinach all add a refreshing crunch. For a peppery kick, try using arugula.
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3-Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Carolyn Hodges
12of 14Turkey-Cranberry WrapThis wrap is quick-and-easy to prepare and is the perfect lunch solution for all of those Thanksgiving leftovers.View Recipe
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Turkey-Cranberry Wrap
This wrap is quick-and-easy to prepare and is the perfect lunch solution for all of those Thanksgiving leftovers.
13of 143-Ingredient Salmon & Veggie SandwichPhotographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph WanekThis 3-ingredient salmon sandwich recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked veggies and salmon (you can also use canned salmon). Pulling out the insides of the bread makes a nice pocket for the filling. Use those bread pieces to make breadcrumbs or croutons.View Recipe
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3-Ingredient Salmon & Veggie Sandwich
Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
This 3-ingredient salmon sandwich recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked veggies and salmon (you can also use canned salmon). Pulling out the insides of the bread makes a nice pocket for the filling. Use those bread pieces to make breadcrumbs or croutons.
14of 14Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crunchy ChickpeasThis healthy high-fiber salad comes together in just 10 minutes. Serve it right away or pack it in individual servings for four super-satisfying high-fiber lunches for the week ahead. To cut down on prep time, we’re using preshredded Brussels sprouts from the produce department and store-bought roasted chickpeas. Look for roasted chickpea snacks with the healthy snacks or nuts at your grocery store.View Recipe
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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas
This healthy high-fiber salad comes together in just 10 minutes. Serve it right away or pack it in individual servings for four super-satisfying high-fiber lunches for the week ahead. To cut down on prep time, we’re using preshredded Brussels sprouts from the produce department and store-bought roasted chickpeas. Look for roasted chickpea snacks with the healthy snacks or nuts at your grocery store.
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