If you enjoy the flavor profile, this dish can also be made with orzo in place of quinoa.

The green goddess dressing is creamy with cheese and avocado and bright from lemon and herbs.

Cucumber and carrots add color and crunch to this healthy, robust whole-wheat wrap.

Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowls

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Baked Falafel Sandwiches

This street-style falafel sandwich is herbaceous, tangy and rich.

The falafel gets nice and crispy in the oven while the veggies inside keep it simple and fresh.

Make the tahini sauce (see Associated Recipes) ahead of time for easy prep.

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

Enjoy for lunch or dinner.

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

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Chicken-Quinoa Bowl with Strawberries & Pecans

This simple chicken grain bowl makes a perfect family dinner.

Salty feta and chopped fresh vegetables keep this easy lunchtime wrap flavorful and satisfying.

If you could’t find lacinato (aka Tuscan) kale, try cabbage for your wrap.

baked falafel sandwich

Look for tzatziki near the specialty cheeses and dips at your grocery store.

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious.

Celery brings a nice crunch.

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Avocado Chicken Salad

This avocado chicken salad is herbaceous, bright and creamy.

The blend of cilantro, dill and chives pairs nicely with fresh avocado.

Enjoy this easy chicken salad over lettuce, on crackers or in a wrap.

Chickpea Tuna Salad

Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn

Prep the ingredients ahead of time for an easy vegan lunch idea to pack for work.

Or double the recipe and use the hummus for a healthy snack with cut-up vegetables.

Make them early in the week for grab-and-go meals when days are busy.

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Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts

Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Kady Wohlfarth / Kay Clarke

Salmon-Stuffed Avocados on a blue surface

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Chicken-Quinoa Bowl with Strawberries & Pecans

Charlotte & Johnny Autry

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Salmon Rice Bowl

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

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Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn

Overhead view of a white bowl of Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl recipe on a reddish brown tile tabletop

Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco

avocado chicken salad and crackers

Caitlin Bensel

Citrus Lime Tofu Salad

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Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing, low angle on a plate

Ali Redmond

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