If you have weight loss goals, quick and satisfying lunches can be hard to find.
The Green Goddess Sandwich and the Chicken Salad-Stuffed Avocados are delicious meals for the lunchtime slump.
Pack several jars at once to take to work for easy lunches throughout the week.
Victor Protasio
Green Goddess Sandwich
This green goddess sandwich is a fresh and satisfying sandwich.
The dressing packs a flavorful punch with capers and lemon juice.
The cucumber and sprouts add nice crunch, and the seasoned avocado brings in the creaminess.
Victor Protasio
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.
White Bean & Veggie Salad
This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.
Victor Protasio
Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.
Cucumber Sandwich
This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light.
Removing the crusts makes it more delicate than your average sandwich.
Jacob Fox
Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
No-Cook Black Bean Salad
A classic black bean salad is a must for picnics and potlucks.
This vegan version gets its creaminess from blended avocado.
The easy roasted veggies are based on a popular recipe from our sister magazine (see Associated Recipes).
you’re able to also sub in an 8-ounce microwaveable quinoa pouch to minimize cooking.
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The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets.
It’s a quiche without the fussy crust!
It’s filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyere cheese.
Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.
Look for sprouted-wheat bread in the frozen section or with other specialty breads at your grocery store.
A garlicky oil and vinegar dressing brings everything together.
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.
A spread of hummus adds creaminess and keeps everything from falling out.
Look for precooked wild rice packets to cut down on prep time.
Plus, wild rice is a good source of fiber.
Mix it up by trying it with canned chickpeas or black beans.
Chicken Salad-Stuffed Avocados
Looking for a clean, packable lunch for work?
This healthy homemade chicken salad served inside an avocado instead of with bread is just the ticket.
Plus, this recipe makes enough for ready-made lunches for the week!
Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.
Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Give classic pasta salad a fresher, more flavorful spin.
Brie Passano
This fast pasta dish calls for avocado to replace some of the mayonnaise, which makes it extra creamy.
While laphet is starting to be imported, it is still hard to find.
This version, using readily available green tea, offers a quick alternative.
Kelsey Hansen
