Take care of your heart with these light lunches that are packed with flavor.

Spicy Salmon Sushi Roll-Ups

If rolling seems like too much work, serve these up as bowls.

Chop up the nori to sprinkle on top.

Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Taco Bowls

Jacob Fox

To cut down on prep time, look for precut cauliflower in the produce department.

We chose flat-leaf parsley in this salad because it has a stronger herbal taste than its sometimes-bitter curly counterpart.

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

Spicy Salmon Sushi Roll-Ups

Jacob Fox

Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too.

The easy roasted veggies are based on a popular recipe from our sister magazine (see Associated Recipes).

you might also sub in an 8-ounce microwaveable quinoa pouch to minimize cooking.

7218337.jpg

Loaded with black beans, kale, and avocado, this recipe is as filling as it is nutritious.

you’re free to also make the sweet potatoes and dressing ahead.

This healthy chicken recipe tops a simple salad for an easy dinner that’s ready in 25 minutes.

spice grilled chicken

Tex-Mex Pasta Salad

A light and creamy green-salsa dressing highlights this easy pasta salad with Southwestern flavors.

you’re able to reserve the remaining hard-boiled egg half for a snack.

Serve these Mediterranean sandwiches for a healthy dinner or light lunch.

Orange-Mint Freekeh Salad with Lima Beans

Jacob Fox

Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture.

Look for a brand that’s low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.

Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.

Cannellini Bean & Herbed Ricotta Toast

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

Look for a soup that contains no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.

Topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help you power through the afternoon.

Blackened Chicken with Chopped Salad

Jason Donnelly

8152677.jpg

Lemon Shrimp & Orzo Salad

7436018.jpg

Winter Kale & Quinoa Salad with Avocado

7082902.jpg

7082901.jpg

7082899.jpg

Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole

6885399.jpg

6859253.jpg

6807932.jpg

6599305.jpg

6599312.jpg

6599202.jpg

6208753.jpg

Vegan Superfood Buddha Bowls

Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup

Chicken Satay Bowls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Spicy Slaw Bowls with Shrimp & Edamame