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Photo: Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Make your daily lunch break even better with these delicious recipes! These dishes are low in saturated fat and sodium tosupport a healthy heart, and they also have at least15 grams of proteinper serving to help keep you fueled and satisfied. These recipes have impressed our readers and earned 4- and 5-star ratings, so we think you’ll love them too. Options like our Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens and Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls are a tasty lunch that’ll help you beat the midday slump.
01of 20Avocado, Tomato & Chicken SandwichIn this healthy chicken sandwich, 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, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.
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02of 20Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with GreensFor a healthy variation on creamy chicken salad, we’ve replaced half the mayonnaise with basil pesto. Serve it over greens or make it into a sandwich for a healthy lunch.View Recipe
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Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens
For a healthy variation on creamy chicken salad, we’ve replaced half the mayonnaise with basil pesto. Serve it over greens or make it into a sandwich for a healthy lunch.
03of 20Spinach & Fried Egg Grain BowlsPhotographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnWheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty grain bowl. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying meal. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for extra heat.View Recipe
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Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty grain bowl. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying meal. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for extra heat.
04of 20Crispy Salmon Rice BowlAli RedmondTender pieces of salmon get a sweet and crispy coating thanks to sweet and savory teriyaki glaze in this salmon rice bowl.View Recipe
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Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl
Ali Redmond
Tender pieces of salmon get a sweet and crispy coating thanks to sweet and savory teriyaki glaze in this salmon rice bowl.
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Chickpea & Quinoa Grain Bowl
It seems grain bowls have as many variations as there are stars in the sky, and there is no wrong way to build one! But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!
06of 20Spicy Salmon Sushi Roll-UpsDiana ChistrugaThese sushi roll-ups are filled with spicy salmon, crunchy carrot, cucumbers and creamy avocado. You can also serve these up as bowls and chop up the nori to sprinkle on top.View Recipe
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Spicy Salmon Sushi Roll-Ups
Diana Chistruga
These sushi roll-ups are filled with spicy salmon, crunchy carrot, cucumbers and creamy avocado. You can also serve these up as bowls and chop up the nori to sprinkle on top.
07of 20Black Bean-Queso WrapsThese easy wraps are filled with black beans, corn, red pepper and creamy queso. They cook up quickly in a panini press.View Recipe
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Black Bean-Queso Wraps
These easy wraps are filled with black beans, corn, red pepper and creamy queso. They cook up quickly in a panini press.
08of 20Sweet Potato, Kale & Chicken Salad with Peanut DressingThese hearty kale salads hold up well for 4 days, making them perfect for meal-prep lunches. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving. For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast.View Recipe
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Sweet Potato, Kale & Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
These hearty kale salads hold up well for 4 days, making them perfect for meal-prep lunches. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving. For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast.
09of 20Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame SaladCraving crunch? Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots, and chow mein noodles. This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette.View Recipe
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Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad
Craving crunch? Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots, and chow mein noodles. This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette.
10of 20Veggie Wrap with Cilantro HummusThese healthy multigrain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time-saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead, and chilled until you’re ready to make the wraps.View Recipe
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Veggie Wrap with Cilantro Hummus
These healthy multigrain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time-saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead, and chilled until you’re ready to make the wraps.
11of 20Couscous & Chickpea SaladCooked couscous and canned chickpeas come together in this quick lunch salad. The basil vinaigrette makes it taste anything but basic! When in season, we recommend adding fresh chopped tomatoes for a spin on tabbouleh.View Recipe
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Couscous & Chickpea Salad
Cooked couscous and canned chickpeas come together in this quick lunch salad. The basil vinaigrette makes it taste anything but basic! When in season, we recommend adding fresh chopped tomatoes for a spin on tabbouleh.
12of 20Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie BowlWith a whopping 19 grams of protein, this one-dish meal will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.View Recipe
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Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie Bowl
With a whopping 19 grams of protein, this one-dish meal will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.
13of 20Avocado & Shrimp Chopped SaladThe smoky flavors of grilled shrimp and corn in this healthy chopped salad are a tasty match for the creamy cilantro dressing.View Recipe
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Avocado & Shrimp Chopped Salad
The smoky flavors of grilled shrimp and corn in this healthy chopped salad are a tasty match for the creamy cilantro dressing.
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Chimichurri Noodle Bowls
15of 20Italian-Herbed Chicken and Mozzarella MeltsChicken thighs are slowly cooked with Italian-style sauce and herbs, then served on crusty bread slices with olives and two savory cheeses.View Recipe
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Italian-Herbed Chicken and Mozzarella Melts
Chicken thighs are slowly cooked with Italian-style sauce and herbs, then served on crusty bread slices with olives and two savory cheeses.
16of 20Spicy Slaw Bowls with Shrimp & EdamameThe quick 10-minute Spicy Cabbage Slaw serves as the low-carb base in this veggie-packed lunch. Topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help you power through the afternoon.View Recipe
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Spicy Slaw Bowls with Shrimp & Edamame
The quick 10-minute Spicy Cabbage Slaw serves as the low-carb base in this veggie-packed lunch. Topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help you power through the afternoon.
17of 20Chicken Avocado BLT WrapWho doesn’t love a BLT? In this Mexican-inspired version, we’ve added chicken and avocado and wrapped it in a tortilla, making it easy to eat.View Recipe
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Chicken Avocado BLT Wrap
Who doesn’t love a BLT? In this Mexican-inspired version, we’ve added chicken and avocado and wrapped it in a tortilla, making it easy to eat.
18of 20Turkey & Bean BurritosThese tasty turkey and bean burritos are the perfect choice for a quick lunch. Shredded lettuce and Cheddar cheese are wrapped up in warm whole-wheat tortillas with cooked turkey, salsa and beans—yum!View Recipe
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Turkey & Bean Burritos
These tasty turkey and bean burritos are the perfect choice for a quick lunch. Shredded lettuce and Cheddar cheese are wrapped up in warm whole-wheat tortillas with cooked turkey, salsa and beans—yum!
19of 20Roasted Tofu & Peanut Noodle SaladTop this vegetarian noodle salad, which is tossed with loads of veggies and ample peanut sauce, with chopped roasted peanuts for added crunch and protein.View Recipe
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Roasted Tofu & Peanut Noodle Salad
Top this vegetarian noodle salad, which is tossed with loads of veggies and ample peanut sauce, with chopped roasted peanuts for added crunch and protein.
20of 20Banana-Cocoa Soy SmoothieWith plenty of protein from both tofu and soymilk, this banana-split–inspired breakfast smoothie will keep you satisfied until dinner.View Recipe
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Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie
With plenty of protein from both tofu and soymilk, this banana-split–inspired breakfast smoothie will keep you satisfied until dinner.
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