Make your daily lunch break better with these delicious recipes! These dishes are low in saturated fat and sodium to support a healthy heart, and have at least 15 grams of protein per 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 like them, too. Options like our creamy pesto chicken salad with greens and spinach and fried egg cereal bowls are delicious lunches to help you beat the afternoon slump.
Avocado, tomato and chicken sandwich
In this healthy chicken sandwich, avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.
Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens
For a healthier twist on the creamy chicken salad, we’ve replaced half the mayonnaise with basil pesto. Serve over greens or make into a sandwich for a healthy lunch.
Spinach and Fried Egg Cereal Bowls
Wheat berries, a whole grain with a pleasant flavor, are the foundation of this hearty cereal bowl. Composed of spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying meal. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for extra heat.
Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl
Ali Redmond
The sweet and savory teriyaki glaze in this salmon rice bowl gives the tender pieces of salmon a sweet and crunchy coating.
Chickpea and Quinoa Grain Bowl
Robbie Lozano
It seems there are as many variations on cereal bowls as there are stars in the sky, and there’s no wrong way to build one! But we like to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and veggies!
Spicy Salmon Sushi Roll-ups
Diana Chistruga
This sushi roll-up is filled with spicy salmon, crunchy carrots, cucumber and creamy avocado. You can serve these as bowls and cut up nori to sprinkle on top.
Black Bean-Queso Wraps
These easy wraps are filled with black beans, corn, red peppers, and creamy queso. They are quickly cooked in a panini press.
Sweet Potato, Cabbage and Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
This hearty kale salad keeps well for 4 days, and is perfect for lunch. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top with peanuts before serving. For a delicious vegan option, swap fried tofu for chicken breast.
Cabbage, tofu and edamame salad
Cravings? Bite into this salad with crispy red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots, and chow mein noodles. This salad is slightly sweet with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette.
Veggie Wrap with Cilantro Hummus
This healthy multi-grain wrap is filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and homemade cilantro hummus. As a time saver, the hummus can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated until you’re ready to make the wrap.
Couscous and chickpea salad
Cooked couscous and canned chickpeas are added to this quick lunch salad. Basil vinaigrette makes it taste anything but basic! When in season, we recommend adding fresh chopped tomatoes for a twist on the tabbouleh.
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak Salad
Grilled flank steak is served on lettuce with sweet corn, peppers and tomatoes and topped with a fresh cilantro dressing.
Chipotle Chicken and Vegetable Soup
This healthy chicken and vegetable soup is perfect when you’re in the mood for comfort food. The small amount of chipotle pepper in the adobo sauce gives it a mild spice level. For a spicy soup, stir in up to 2 tablespoons of chipotle pepper.
Chicken, Quinoa and Veggie Bowl
With a whopping 19 grams of protein, this one serving will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.
Avocado and Shrimp Chopped Salad
The smoky flavors of the grilled shrimp and corn in this healthy chopped salad are a delicious match for the creamy cilantro dressing.
Chimichurri Noodle Bowls
We mix whole-grain spaghetti with zucchini noodles to add volume and save calories in these simple, flavor-packed meal-style bowls topped with a bright and herbaceous chimichurri sauce.
Italian herbed chicken and mozzarella melts
Chicken thighs are slow-cooked with Italian-style sauce and herbs, then served on crusty bread slices with olives and two savory cheeses.
Spicy Slow Bowls with Shrimp and Edamame
A quick 10-minute Spicy Cabbage Slaw serves as the low-carb base of this veggie-packed lunch. Packed with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help fuel you through the afternoon.
Chicken Avocado BLT Wrap
Who doesn’t love BLTs? In this Mexican-inspired version, we add chicken and avocado and wrap it in a tortilla for easy eating.
Turkey and Bean Burritos
This delicious turkey and bean burrito is the perfect choice for a quick lunch. Wrapped in warm whole wheat tortillas with shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese, cooked turkey, salsa and beans – yum!
Fried tofu and peanut noodle salad
Top this vegetarian noodle salad with vegetables and an ample peanut sauce, with chopped roasted peanuts for added crunch and protein.
Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie
Packed with protein from both tofu and soymilk, this banana-split-inspired breakfast will keep you satisfied until dinner.
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