Ali Redmond
These healthy, filling lunch recipes are perfect for meal prep.
We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.
Using store-bought salad dressing saves time, but you could also make your own Mediterranean vinaigrette.
Photo:Ali Redmond
Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.
Serve over salad greens, on grilled whole-wheat country bread or tucked in a whole-wheat pita pocket.
Salty feta and chopped fresh vegetables keep this easy lunchtime wrap flavorful and satisfying.
Joy Howard
Look for sprouted-wheat bread in the frozen section or with other specialty breads at your grocery store.
), these meal-prep bowls will keep you fueled all afternoon.
The spinach and feta turkey meatballs are adapted fromTurkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatzikiby Hilary Meyer.
Look for premade tzatziki near the specialty cheeses and dips at your grocery store ormake your own.
Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad
Avocado makes an exceptionally creamy and healthful dressing for this chicken salad.
A bit of ranch dressing with pickled jalapeno adds a tangy spin to the lunchtime classic.
Pesto Pasta Salad
A creamy pesto sauce turns this simple pasta salad into a delightful lunch.
Clean-Eating Bento Box Lunch
Who says bento boxes are just for kids?
This healthy bento-style lunchloaded with clean, satisfying foodsis perfect to pack for work.
Serve over greens or make it into a sandwich for a healthy lunch.
Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.
They require minimal prep and can be customized to your taste.
Whip them up for easy meal-prep lunches or a healthy and satisfying dinner.
Feel free to swap out the turkey for cooked chicken or chickpeas to mix things up.
They are perfect for busy days and make a satisfying breakfast or lunch.
Spinach & Dill Pasta Salad
Edamame gives this veggie-packed vegan pasta salad a bit of feel-full protein.
Serve topped with extra freshly ground pepper, if desired.
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
