Ingredients like pesto, pickled onions and fresh herbs crank up the yum factor in these lunches.

And chicken, chickpeas and tofu help add at least 15 grams of protein to each serving.

It’s a delicious and easy panini to throw together!

Caprese Sandwich

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

Crispy Cod Sandwich

Skip frying but keep all the crunch with this healthy baked fish sandwich recipe.

The wire rack ensures both sides of the baked cod get crispy.

Chicken Pesto Panini

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Caprese Sandwich

This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.

The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.

Using store-bought grilled chicken makes assembly quick and easy.

White Bean and Avocado Sandwich

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

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

Celery brings a nice crunch.

Open-Face Hot Turkey Sandwich

This open-face hot turkey sandwich tastes like Thanksgiving on a plate.

Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches

If you have it, swap in 112 cups of leftover gravy and skip Step 1.

Serve for lunch or dinner alongside a bowl of soup for a filling meal.

Using ghee to cook the sandwich components imparts a nutty flavor you wouldn’t get by using butter.

Crispy Cod Sandwich

Serve with extra hot sauce for those who like a little kick.

Crispy Smoked Tofu & Coleslaw Wraps

Tossing the smoked tofu in cornstarch then pan-frying makes it super-crispy.

Drizzle with hot honey or your favorite hot sauce to spice it up a little.

Chicken Caprese Sandwich

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

Packed with leftover turkey, bacon, cranberry sauce and more, this sandwich is sure to satisfy.

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

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

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Open Face Hot Turkey Sandwich

Victor Protasio

Hot Turkey Pesto Sandwich

Victor Protasio

Mushroom French Dip

Jacob Fox

10-Minute Tuna Melt

Joy Howard

Mushroom Sandwich with Pickled Onion

Eric Wolfinger

Spicy Chicken & Mango Collard Green Wraps

Jerrelle Guy

Crispy Smoked Tofu & Coleslaw Wraps

Johnny & Charlotte Autry

Egg Salad English-Muffin Sandwich

Brie Passano

Mushroom Melts

Antonis Achilleos

Sliced bread, fresh herbs, cheese and condiments

The Ultimate Turkey Avocado Sandwich

Roasted Buffalo Chickpea Wraps

chicken and apple kale wraps

Avocado, Tomato and Chicken Sandwich

spanakopita grilled cheese sandwiches