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Photo:Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Make one of these flavorful, anti-inflammatory lunches in just three steps or less. They’re packed withinflammation-fighting ingredientslike legumes, whole grains and dark leafy greens to help you combat peskysymptoms of chronic inflammation, such as joint stiffness, digestion issues and mental fog. Simple and nutritious recipes like our Fiber-Packed Spicy White Bean & Spinach Salad and 3-Ingredient Salmon & Veggie Sandwich make lunchtime easier and more delicious than ever.
01of 17Fiber-Packed Spicy White Bean & Spinach SaladPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterIn this light and refreshing salad, we season white beans with ras el hanout, a Moroccan spice blend which features cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, ginger, cardamom and ground black and red pepper. If you prefer a creamier texture, gently mash some of the beans as you stir everything together. The bean salad is served on a bed of lightly dressed spinach that pairs well with the beans, but also grilled chicken or steak kebabs on another night.View Recipe
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Fiber-Packed Spicy White Bean & Spinach Salad
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
In this light and refreshing salad, we season white beans with ras el hanout, a Moroccan spice blend which features cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, ginger, cardamom and ground black and red pepper. If you prefer a creamier texture, gently mash some of the beans as you stir everything together. The bean salad is served on a bed of lightly dressed spinach that pairs well with the beans, but also grilled chicken or steak kebabs on another night.
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02of 17Green Goddess WrapPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfA soft and silky green goddess dressing blends with crunchy fresh cucumber and tender greens in this easy wrap. If you prefer, you can ditch the wrap and enjoy the filling as a salad instead.View Recipe
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Green Goddess Wrap
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
A soft and silky green goddess dressing blends with crunchy fresh cucumber and tender greens in this easy wrap. If you prefer, you can ditch the wrap and enjoy the filling as a salad instead.
03of 17Farro Salad with Arugula, Artichokes & PistachiosPrecooked farro makes this dish come together in no time. And you can make it in the same bowl you serve it in, minimizing cleanup!View Recipe
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Farro Salad with Arugula, Artichokes & Pistachios
Precooked farro makes this dish come together in no time. And you can make it in the same bowl you serve it in, minimizing cleanup!
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The Best Tuna Salad Recipe for Sandwiches
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
05of 173-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
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.
06of 17Anti-Inflammatory Chicken & Beet SaladPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterTart cherry juice concentrate adds flavor and helps fight inflammation when teamed up with other anti-inflammatory foods like beets and walnuts in this quick salad. Buying packaged cooked beets cuts down on time (and mess!). Look for them in the produce section where other prepared vegetables are sold.View Recipe
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Anti-Inflammatory Chicken & Beet Salad
Tart cherry juice concentrate adds flavor and helps fight inflammation when teamed up with other anti-inflammatory foods like beets and walnuts in this quick salad. Buying packaged cooked beets cuts down on time (and mess!). Look for them in the produce section where other prepared vegetables are sold.
07of 17Sweet Potato CurryFred HardyThe tomato rounds out the curry paste and adds body to this vegan sweet potato curry. A touch of garam masala at the end adds warm flavors.View Recipe
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Sweet Potato Curry
Fred Hardy
The tomato rounds out the curry paste and adds body to this vegan sweet potato curry. A touch of garam masala at the end adds warm flavors.
08of 17Red Lentil Soup with SaffronJacob FoxThis hearty red lentil soup uses spices common in Persian cuisine: turmeric, cumin and saffron. Enjoy it with a warm baguette or steamed rice.View Recipe
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Red Lentil Soup with Saffron
Jacob Fox
This hearty red lentil soup uses spices common in Persian cuisine: turmeric, cumin and saffron. Enjoy it with a warm baguette or steamed rice.
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Arugula & Cucumber Salad with Tuna
10of 17Kale, Quinoa & Apple SaladPhotographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallThis kale, quinoa and apple salad is perfect for fall. Fresh apples bring crisp autumn flavor, and the kale breaks down when it’s massaged with the dressing. Nuts, fennel and quinoa add more layers of texture, while blue cheese lends a savory note.View Recipe
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Kale, Quinoa & Apple Salad
Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
This kale, quinoa and apple salad is perfect for fall. Fresh apples bring crisp autumn flavor, and the kale breaks down when it’s massaged with the dressing. Nuts, fennel and quinoa add more layers of texture, while blue cheese lends a savory note.
11of 17Lemony Shrimp, Kale & Potato SaladLeigh BeischHearty kale and potatoes put a seasonal spin on a Greek-style salad featuring feta, olives and cherry tomatoes. Russet potatoes absorb flavor like a sponge, making them a great choice for salads with flavorful vinaigrettes like this one.View Recipe
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Lemony Shrimp, Kale & Potato Salad
Leigh Beisch
Hearty kale and potatoes put a seasonal spin on a Greek-style salad featuring feta, olives and cherry tomatoes. Russet potatoes absorb flavor like a sponge, making them a great choice for salads with flavorful vinaigrettes like this one.
12of 17Fish Tacos with Preserved Grapefruit SalsaLeigh BeischTart preserved grapefruit and fresh grapefruit segments combine with avocado to make a complex salsa that pairs nicely with fish.View Recipe
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Fish Tacos with Preserved Grapefruit Salsa
Tart preserved grapefruit and fresh grapefruit segments combine with avocado to make a complex salsa that pairs nicely with fish.
13of 17Tuna Macaroni SaladPhotography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey DavisThis simple tuna and macaroni salad is easy to pack and enjoy for work or school. The celery and bell pepper add a refreshing crisp crunch while the dressing, packed with flavor from dill, Dijon and lemon juice, complements the tuna.View Recipe
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Tuna Macaroni Salad
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis
This simple tuna and macaroni salad is easy to pack and enjoy for work or school. The celery and bell pepper add a refreshing crisp crunch while the dressing, packed with flavor from dill, Dijon and lemon juice, complements the tuna.
14of 17Anti-Inflammatory Beet & Avocado WrapPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterPacked with fiber and monounsaturated fats, avocados areone of the best foods to eat to fight inflammation. Combined with beets, which contain their own inflammation-fighting phytochemicals, you’ll get a lunch that packs a healthy punch. The tahini-lemon mixture adds brightness and a nutty flavor to the wrap. To julienne beets, cut them into thin rounds, then slice the rounds into matchsticks. Or to save time, simply grate the beets on the largest holes of a box grater.View Recipe
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Anti-Inflammatory Beet & Avocado Wrap
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Packed with fiber and monounsaturated fats, avocados areone of the best foods to eat to fight inflammation. Combined with beets, which contain their own inflammation-fighting phytochemicals, you’ll get a lunch that packs a healthy punch. The tahini-lemon mixture adds brightness and a nutty flavor to the wrap. To julienne beets, cut them into thin rounds, then slice the rounds into matchsticks. Or to save time, simply grate the beets on the largest holes of a box grater.
15of 17Orzo Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Feta & OlivesPhotography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth BlackburnThis Greek-inspired orzo salad has just the right amount of tartness from red-wine vinegar and just a hint of sweetness. Fresh veggies give it crunch and texture.View Recipe
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Orzo Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Feta & Olives
Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn
This Greek-inspired orzo salad has just the right amount of tartness from red-wine vinegar and just a hint of sweetness. Fresh veggies give it crunch and texture.
16of 17Cucumber & 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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Cucumber & Avocado Wrap
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman
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