Say goodbye toinflammationand hello to a flavorful lunch that will help keep hunger at bay until your next meal.
Plus, these dishes have at least8 grams of fiberper serving to help you stay satisfied all afternoon.
Whip them up for easy meal-prep lunches or a healthy and satisfying dinner.
Jason Donnelly
The mix pairs well with mashed beans and avocado, which hold everything together.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables, depending on your mood.
Look for precooked wild rice packets to cut down on prep time.
Jason Donnelly
Plus, wild rice is a good source of fiber.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious.
Celery brings a nice crunch.
Mix it up by trying it with canned chickpeas or black beans.
Enjoy for lunch or dinner.
White Bean & Veggie Salad
This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.
Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.
Serve with whole-wheat pitas, if desired.
Make these wraps ahead of time for a grab-and-go lunch or dinner.
Jason Donnelly
A few wedges of warm pita finish off the meal perfectly.
Guacamole Chopped Salad
All of the delicious guacamole flavors you love in a healthy veggie-packed salad.
Want to pump up the protein?
Add leftover roast chicken or sauteed shrimp.
The tangy citrus dressing is a refreshing flavor with the sweet caramel of the roasted sheet-pan veggies.
Loaded Cucumber & Avocado Sandwich
This loaded cucumber-and-avocado sandwich is filled with creamy avocado and crispy cucumbers.
Ricotta cheese mixed with extra-sharp Cheddar adds flavor while sliced red peppers offer a splash of color.
If you’re able to’t find a hearty mix, go with broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts.
It requires a bit of work up front to blanch all the veg, but the results are impressive.
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.
Salmon Salad-Stuffed Avocado
Good-quality canned salmon is high in protein and brain-loving omega-3 fatty acids.
Mix it with pesto-spiked yogurt and pile it old-school style into a halved avocado for a quick healthy lunch.
Kale, Quinoa & Apple Salad
This kale, quinoa and apple salad is perfect for fall.
Fresh apples bring crisp autumn flavor, and the kale breaks down when it’s massaged with the dressing.
Nuts, fennel and quinoa add more layers of texture, while blue cheese lends a savory note.
It combines cucumber salad, hummus, pita and more for a satisfying work lunch.
Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Kady Wohlfarth / Kay Clarke
Greg DuPree
Jason Donnelly
Jacob Fox
Eva Kolenko
Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
