Revamp your winter menu with these simple and speedy lunch recipes! In less than 15 minutes, you can prepare a delicious and satisfying meal that will keep you energized until dinner. Utilize fresh seasonal ingredients like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and winter squash to create dishes such as our Cacio e Pepe-Inspired Kale Salad and Gut-Healthy Miso Cup Soup, sure to become your go-to midday favorites.
High-Protein Veggie Sandwich
By Ali Redmond
This high-protein veggie sandwich recipe, featuring ingredients like beans, tofu, and tempeh bacon, can help regulate blood sugar levels and keep you satiated until your next meal. Personalize it with your preferred seasonal produce to craft the perfect winter lunch.
Cacio e Pepe-Inspired Kale Salad
By Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Inspired by the traditional Italian dish cacio e pepe, this easy kale salad incorporates the flavors of Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper to elevate kale into a flavorful and anti-inflammatory side salad.
Gut-Healthy Miso Cup Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This nourishing miso soup is loaded with gut-friendly ingredients like miso, known for its digestion-improving and bloating-reducing properties. The pre-prepared soup base can be stored separately and easily heated in the microwave when you’re ready to enjoy it.
Veggie Wraps
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
Filled with zucchini, bell pepper, and spinach, these veggie wraps are a quick and nutritious lunch option. A spread of hummus adds plant-based protein and moisture to prevent the wrap from drying out.
High-Protein Mason Jar Salad
By Ali Redmond
Convenient and portable, mason jar salads offer a balanced meal packed with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients without causing blood sugar spikes. Customize this nutrient-rich salad with your favorite ingredients and seasonal produce.
Buffalo Chickpea Salad
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly
This plant-based chickpea salad captures the beloved flavors of Buffalo wings, complete with a crunchy celery bite and cooling blue cheese. Enjoy it on a bed of greens or as a sandwich filling.
Sesame-Garlic Spinach Salad
By Jacob Fox
The warm, garlic-infused dressing in this spinach salad tenderizes the spinach, carrots, radishes, and scallions, enhancing their flavors. This easy salad is a delightful mix of textures and tastes.
Spinach-Tortellini Soup
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
For a quick and flavorful meal, try this spinach
Enhance the vinaigrette with a touch of acidity and brightness. Pomegranate seeds add color and crunch to this recipe, making it perfect for a Kwanzaa celebration. For more details, check out “Why the Karamu Feast Is My Favorite Part of Kwanzaa—and a Simple Menu to Celebrate.”
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas is a healthy, high-fiber dish that can be prepared in just 10 minutes. It can be served immediately or portioned out for four satisfying, high-fiber lunches for the week. To save time, use pre-shredded Brussels sprouts and store-bought roasted chickpeas.
Try the Cranberry Chicken Salad, a healthy recipe featuring cranberries, toasted pecans, and crunchy vegetables tossed in a light and tangy dressing made from a combination of mayonnaise and yogurt. Enjoy it on toasted bread or atop fresh salad greens.
For a quick meal, whip up Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Halloumi using boxed butternut squash soup enhanced with curry powder and topped with halloumi cheese. Serve with warm whole-grain pita bread.
Savor the flavors of arugula, beet, and feta cheese in this refreshing salad dressed with a simple vinaigrette. By using cooked, peeled beets, prep time is minimized.
Indulge in a 5-Ingredient Brie and Blackberry Jam Grilled Cheese, a delectable combination of creamy Brie cheese and sweet-and-savory blackberry jam. Easily double the recipe or use a sandwich press for a quick lunch or dinner option.
Create a Spinach & Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette inspired by the classic warm party dip. Enjoy it immediately or portion it out for a week’s worth of lunches.
Whip up a Mashed Chickpea Salad with Dill & Capers, a creamy vegan salad bursting with fresh, herby flavors. Serve it as a side or light lunch, or add arugula to make it a green salad. Double the recipe for convenient meals throughout the week.
For a nutritious meal on the go, prepare a Spinach Salad with Quinoa, Chicken & Fresh Berries. Pack the dressing separately and combine it with the salad when ready to eat. Simplify prep with rotisserie or leftover chicken and microwavable quinoa.
Enjoy a protein-packed Tuna & Chickpea Salad Sandwich with a zesty kick. Boost the protein content by incorporating chickpeas into the mixture.
Adding chickpeas to the tuna enhances the texture and helps hold the filling together. The combination of garlic and Sriracha adds a delightful kick, but feel free to choose an alternative hot sauce of your preference or omit it altogether for a milder flavor. View Recipe. Read the original article on EATINGWELL.
