These healthy lunch recipes are tasty ways to escape the midday slump.
Plus, these recipes meet ourdairy-free nutrition parametersso they’re a good fit for thoseeating a dairy-free diet.
Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.
Photo: Ali Redmond
Keep prep time minimal with leftover chicken, precut butternut squash and trimmed Brussels sprouts.
Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.
They require minimal prep and can be customized to your taste.
Ali Redmond
But it’s easy to make at home with this quick recipe.
Serving it over a brown rice salad makes it a meal.
White Bean & Veggie Salad
This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.
Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.
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 (see Associated Recipes).
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.
Look for roasted chickpea snacks with the healthy snacks or nuts at your grocery store.
If you’re not a fan of cilantro, mix in freshly chopped basil or dill instead.
Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN
Katie Webster
