We use rotisserie chicken (look for unseasoned to keep sodium in check!)

to simplify things, but any leftover cooked chicken will work.

The base of the soup is prepared in advance and stored in separate containers.

a recipe photo of the Gut-Healthy Miso Soup

Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

When youre ready to enjoy it, simply add the broth and heat it in the microwave.

Cover and let the soup stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.

Tangy Chicken Salad With Grapes in a bowl

Antonis Achilleos

Cucumber Sandwich

This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light.

Let the kiddos load them up with the toppings at the table.

When you’re ready to eat, shake the dressing well, add it to the salad and toss.

Salmon-Stuffed Avocados

Keep prep time short by using rotisserie chicken (or leftover chicken) and a pouch of microwavable quinoa.

Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended.

you’re able to lightly toast the bread if you want to add a little crunch.

Cucumber Sandwich

Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn

Fresh dill adds a grassy flavor.

If you don’t have fresh, stir an 1/8 teaspoon dried dill in its place.

10-Minute Tuna Melt

This variation of a classic sandwich uses mayonnaise, but not where you think!

Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions

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 togetherand provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.

Cucumber, sprouts, salad greens or spinach all add a refreshing crunch.

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/8061003/spinach-salad-with-quinoa-chicken-fresh-berries/

For a peppery kick, try using arugula.

If you don’t have spinach on hand, try swapping in another dark leafy green like kale.

Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana Smoothie

Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl

a recipe photo of the Tomato & Cucumber Sandwich

Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

10-Minute Tuna Melt

Ali Redmond

Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap

Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich

a recipe photo of the High-Protein Tex-Mex Chicken Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

a recipe photo of the Cucumber and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Skyler Myers, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

a recipe photo of Almond-Matcha Green Smoothie Bowl

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