Ingredients like chickpeas, avocados and leafy greens give an anti-inflammatory boost to these quick and easy lunches.
Served with whole-wheat pita and prepared hummus, it makes a filling, yet healthy lunch.
Loaded Cucumber & Avocado Sandwich
This loaded cucumber-and-avocado sandwich is filled with creamy avocado and crispy cucumbers.
Photo: Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
Ricotta cheese mixed with extra-sharp Cheddar adds flavor while sliced red peppers offer a splash of color.
Double the recipe and refrigerate to have on hand throughout the week.
Veggie & Hummus Sandwich
This mile-high vegetable-and-hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to go.
Jacob Fox
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
Served over baby spinach, this is the perfect easy and light lunch or dinner salad.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and delicious.
Jacob Fox
Celery brings a nice crunch.
If you’re able to’t find a hearty mix, go with broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts.
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas
This healthy high-fiber salad comes together in just 10 minutes.
Greg DuPree
Look for roasted chickpea snacks with the healthy snacks or nuts at your grocery store.
Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
We love the retro vibe of these egg salad lettuce wraps.
Iceberg lettuce makes a perfect low-carb swap for bread in which to serve the egg salad.
We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.
Serve this healthy omelet recipe with crusty whole-grain toast, if desired.
Or take it to go by wrapping the omelet around the veggies.
White Bean & Veggie Salad
This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.
Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.
Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad
Craving crunch?
Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots and chow mein noodles.
This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette.
Couscous & Chickpea Salad
Cooked couscous and canned chickpeas come together in this quick lunch salad.
The basil vinaigrette makes it taste anything but basic!
When in season, we recommend adding fresh chopped tomatoes for a spin on tabbouleh.
Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco
