These 29 recipes will help make the next month of lunch breaks the best yet.
If you enjoy the flavor profile, this dish can also be made with orzo in place of quinoa.
Get a serving of fruit too, when you enjoy the sandwich with a fresh pear.
Ali Redmond
Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
Piled-High Vegetable Pitas
Fresh, bright flavors come alive in these easy vegetarian pitas.
These pitas would also work well with whatever leftover cooked veggies you have on hand.
Ali Redmond
No need to warm the roasted veggies up; this recipe tastes great chilled or at room temperature.
The green goddess dressing is creamy with cheese and avocado and bright from lemon and herbs.
Cucumber and carrots add color and crunch to this healthy, robust whole-wheat wrap.
Ali Redmond
Serve over greens or make it into a sandwich for a healthy lunch.
Or double the recipe and use the hummus for a healthy snack with cut-up vegetables.
Beans not only boost protein, but also add creaminess to the farro mixture.
Jennifer Causey
Chimichurri sauce brightens the dish.
Crispy Smoked Tofu & Coleslaw Wraps
Tossing the smoked tofu in cornstarch then pan-frying makes it super-crispy.
Drizzle with hot honey or your favorite hot sauce to spice it up a little.
Whisk together the simple tahini sauce while the other ingredients cook.
Couscous & Chickpea Salad
Cooked couscous and canned chickpeas come together in this quick lunch salad.
The basil vinaigrette makes it taste anything but basic!
When in season, we recommend adding fresh chopped tomatoes for a spin on tabbouleh.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious.
Celery brings a nice crunch.
Prep the ingredients ahead of time for an easy vegan lunch idea to pack for work.
Save any leftovers to wrap up for an easy lunch.
Serve with: Mixed green salad and a glass of crisp white wine.
It packs in tons of filling veggies without packing on the calories.
Plus, it happens to be entirely plant-based.
Look for sprouted bread in the freezer section of your grocery store.
Brie Passano
Make them early in the week for grab-and-go meals when days are busy.
They look impressive but they’re easy enough for kids to assemble themselves for an easy lunch or dinner.
Green Goddess Sandwich
This green goddess sandwich is a fresh and satisfying sandwich.
Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.
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.
Fred Hardy
Johnny & Charlotte Autry
Ali Redmond
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