Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M. Wondering what to whip up for lunch this week? Check out these easy and delicious lunch recipes! Each of these dishes takes no more than twenty minutes to put together, making them a great option for busier weekdays when you need something simple. These minute cheese melts are the ultimate comfort food.
View Recipe. These wraps are packed with veggies, including zucchini, bell pepper and spinach. The vegetables cook quickly in a skillet, while hummus adds plant-based protein and keeps the wrap from getting dry. This zesty tuna sandwich gets an extra boost of protein from chickpeas. Smashing some of the chickpeas into the tuna enhances the texture and helps hold the filling together.
The combo of garlic and Sriracha adds a delightful kick. This easy salad features the classic combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil and tangy balsamic vinegar, but adds tender white beans and fresh baby spinach to the mix. This smoothie draws its bright tropical flavor from frozen passion fruit pieces available in the frozen fruit section of well-stocked supermarkets or natural-foods stores. This vibrant and wholesome soup helps support your well-being. Grab your favorite-flavor jam and pair it with melted Brie cheese on a whole-wheat tortilla for a sweet and savory lunch.
Spin leftovers from taco night into this easy salsa-topped avocado toast for a quick lunch. Single-serve packages of mashed avocado or guacamole can stand in for the fresh avocado. Feel free to add an egg on top for extra protein. Packed with fiber and monounsaturated fats, avocados are combined with beets, which contain their own inflammation-fighting phytochemicals. The tahini-lemon mixture adds brightness and a nutty flavor to this wrap. This mile-high vegetable and hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to go.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables, depending on your mood. This flavorful salad is packed with tender rotisserie chicken, juicy berries and hearty quinoa for a filling and satisfying lunch. Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one! This hearty grain bowl has many of the usual hallmarks of a taco salad, minus the fried bowl.
