Lunchtime is easier to enjoy when these delicious recipes take only five minutes to make.
Swap in canned black beans for the chicken to make this vegetarian.
Salty feta and chopped fresh vegetables keep this easy lunchtime wrap flavorful and satisfying.

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Cucumber, sprouts, salad greens or spinach all add a refreshing crunch.
For a peppery kick, try using arugula.
you could reserve the remaining hard-boiled egg half for a snack.

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN
Try other mayo varieties, like roasted garlic or chipotle lime, in this fast, no-cook lunch recipe.
Serve this rotisserie chicken salad recipe with whole-grain crackers.
Turkey BLT Wraps
This delicious kid-friendly twist on a classic BLT includes turkey.

The extra protein makes a filling, healthy lunch to pack up for school or work.
Tangy dark cherries provide a tart blunt to sweet bananas and creamy whole-milk yogurt.
Unsweetened cocoa provides all the earthy goodness of chocolate without any additional sugar.

Plus,cocoaandcherriesare both rich with antioxidants, which may improve heart health and support healthy aging, respectively.
Top with dark chocolate curls for a beautiful topping, or sprinkle on cocoa nibs for a faster finish.


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Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.




Carolyn Hodges


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