Eating for one means you could tailor your midday meal according to your favorite flavors.

Using frozen riced cauliflower instead of rice keeps the carbs in check–and makes for quicker prep.

Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie

Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost.

Pesto & White Bean Stuffed Tomato

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Stovetop Veggie Frittata

Eggs are one of the cheapest sources of protein.

And they offer a delicious and easy avenue for getting veggies, like in this frittata.

Using frozen vegetables saves prep time, too.

Open-Face goat cheese sandwich with tomato & avocado salad

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

And using the flavorful leafy carrot tops in it is like getting herbs for free.

And you’re free to make it in the same bowl you serve it in, minimizing cleanup!

This healthy quinoa salad is great as dinner and doubles as a delicious lunch the next day.

Black Bean-Cauliflower “Rice” Bowl

Add freshness with a handful of baby spinach at the end.

This recipe can easily be doubled to serve 2 and use the whole package of noodles.

you’ve got the option to reserve the remaining hard-boiled egg half for a snack.

Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie

Chicken & Veggie Quesadilla

This easy quesadilla recipe uses canned cooked chicken to save time.

you’re able to also use leftover cooked chicken or turkey if you have it.

Dice the vegetables up to 1 day ahead for even speedier prep.

English Muffin Pizza with Tomato & Olives

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

Tex-Mex Pasta Salad

A light and creamy green-salsa dressing highlights this easy pasta salad with Southwestern flavors.

Stovetop Veggie Frittata

Brie Passano

Egg Salad English-Muffin Sandwich

Brie Passano

Shrimp Salad with Peanut Dressing

Farro Salad with Arugula, Artichokes & Pistachios

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts

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quinoa deli salad

Egg Drop Soup with Instant Noodles, Spinach & Scallions

Chopped Cobb Salad with Chicken

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Chicken & Veggie Quesadilla

Tex-Mex Pasta Salad