Make these easy and refreshing lunches any day of the week.

Plus, these dishes come together in just three steps or less so lunchtime is easier and faster.

Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables, depending on your mood.

Lemony Lentil Salad with Feta

Jason Donnelly

Serve with whole-wheat pitas, if desired.

Look for sprouted-wheat bread in the frozen section or with other specialty breads at your grocery store.

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

Veggie & Hummus Sandwich

Jason Donnelly

If you have a sensitive palate, you’ve got the option to cut back on the spices.

Be sure to use seasonal squash for the best squash flavor.

Serve the duo for a comforting and easy weeknight dinner for the family.

Lemony Lentil Salad

Jason Donnelly

The soup keeps well in the fridge, so save leftovers for lunch or dinner later in the week.

Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie

This creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy any chocolate cravings.

It’s so decadent you might want it as a dessert, too.

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Get a serving of fruit too, when you enjoy the sandwich with a fresh pear.

For pretty snap pea slices, cut them into long, thin strips.

Mix it up by trying it with canned chickpeas or black beans.

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Make this a vegan tortilla soup by using vegetable broth and omitting the queso fresco topping.

Piled-High Vegetable Pitas

Fresh, bright flavors come alive in these easy vegetarian pitas.

These pitas would also work well with whatever leftover cooked veggies you have on hand.

Salmon-Stuffed Avocados

No need to warm the roasted veggies up; this recipe tastes great chilled or at room temperature.

Lentil Burgers

Walnuts and fresh marjoram accent these vegan lentil burgers.

Substitute oregano for marjoram if you like.

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Serve with a smear of whole-grain mustard and roasted sweet potato wedges.

Toaster-Oven Quesadillas

We love finding new ways to use our kitchen tools and appliances.

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Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie

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Orange-Mint Freekeh Salad with Lima Beans

Jacob Fox

English Muffin Pizza with Tomato & Olives

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

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