Refuel for the afternoon with these nutritious lunch recipes.

This recipe is the perfect vehicle for using the crushed-up tortilla chips at the bottom of the bag.

Serve over a bed of greens or between two slices of whole-grain bread.

a blue bowl full of chicken and vegetables and a smaller bowl with dressing

Charlotte and Johnny Autry

Adding instant brown rice to the filling increases the fiber, making them more satisfying.

Serve with chile-garlic sauce and rice vinegar for extra zip.

Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner.

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Charlotte and Johnny Autry

Two medium or one large zucchini should give you 6 cups.

Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.

Chile-Garlic Salmon Bento Box with Avocado

Charlotte and Johnny Autry

a recipe photo of the Best Tuna Salad Recipe

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

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a recipe photo of the Grilled Steak Salad with Corn, Cucumbers, and Grilled Sweet Onion Dressing

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst

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a recipe photo Sesame Peanut Noodles with Chicken & Zucchini

Laura Kanya & Breana Killeen

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