Get the most out of your lunch break with these quick and easy lunch recipes.
Theyre also lower in calories, carbs, sodium and saturated fat to align with adiabetes-appropriate eating pattern.
Salmon, sardines or mackerel would work just as well in this quick recipe.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
This recipe is easily doubled to make a big batch to meal-prep for the week.
Leftover chicken can easily stand in for the chicken strips.
Traditional cabbage coleslaw works well, as does broccoli slaw for a slightly different look and flavor.
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Instead of corn, we flavor cucumber slices with cotija cheese, lime and cilantro for a tasty filling.
Arugula adds a peppery flavor, but any tender greens will work well here.
Pulling out the insides of the bread makes a nice pocket for the filling.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Use those bread pieces to make breadcrumbs or croutons.
If you’re free to’t find a hearty mix, go with broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables, depending on your mood.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco
Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls
Curry doesn’t have to take hours to prepare.
Make these wraps ahead of time for a grab-and-go lunch or dinner.
A few wedges of warm pita finish off the meal perfectly.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman
And using the flavorful leafy carrot tops in it is like getting herbs for free.
Cucumber, sprouts, salad greens or spinach all add a refreshing crunch.
For a peppery kick, try using arugula.
Chicken Avocado BLT Wrap
Who doesn’t love a BLT?
Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad
Craving crunch?
Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots and chow mein noodles.
Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette.
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Brie Passano
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Skyler Myers, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
