Getting in more exercise is a great goal for 2017, but cleaning up your diet will also make a huge difference when trying to meet your fitness goals. But, we know with everyone’s busy schedules it can be hard to find time to prepare fresh, nutritious meals. We’ve rounded up some healthy lunch dishes that are both easy to make and delicious!
Curried Tofu Salad– Try this slightly spicy twist on a traditional chicken salad. Tofu makes this an awesome vegetarian option, and subbing in Greek yogurt for a portion of the mayonnaise helps cut both fat and calories. Spread this on a piece of whole grain toast or scoop it on to a salad, as this dish is as versatile as it is easy to make.
Tomato Seashell Soup– We love how easy this recipe is to bring to the office! Simply mix marinara sauce, cooked pasta, zucchini noodles and spinach in a mason jar, add hot water at work, and you have delicious tomato soup at your fingertips.
Herb Toasted Pita Salad–This Greek-inspired salad gets kicked up a notch by swapping croutons for toasted pita chips. This light and simple salad is perfect on its own, but also great if you want to add a protein like chicken, shrimp or chickpeas.
Creamy Avocado and White Bean Wrap– Another vegetarian option, this wrap packs a punch of protein and healthy fats by using white beans and avocado. The beans are also high in fiber, which keeps you fuller and longer and helps you avoid those mid-afternoon munchies. Plus, we love this less-than-350-calorie wrap since its portable, making it a perfect choice for the office.
Kale Chicken Cesar Salad–Kale has become the “super food” of choice for many people recently. Makes sense, since the green is high in iron, Vitamin K and antioxidants. Try this delicious salad, which includes a lightened up version of typically heavy Cesar dressing. You could also change up chicken for other proteins like fish, or add in one of our favorites, avocado.
Avo-Tahini Toast– Avocado toast may not be as trendy next year as it was in 2017, but this fun update to the current brunch date is as easy as it is tasty. Adding a hard-boiled egg helps boost your protein intake and a drizzle of tahini gives this dish a Mediterranean twist.
Sesame Butterflied Chicken– This Asian dish is perfect if you’re looking for a lightened-up version of Chinese food. And, it’s hard to believe this dish, which comes with crunchy slaw, rice noodles and peanut sauce, clocks in at less than 500 calories!
Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad– This recipe offers a spiced-up version of a classic salad, especially since so many new studies are telling us spicy foods can rev up your metabolism. Pair this salad with this yummy Avocado-Buttermilk Ranch dressing for a healthy twist on Buffalo wings.
We love how versatile and simple many of these dishes are. Hopefully, these recipes will inspire you to get in the kitchen and start working with healthier ingredients. Who knows, maybe you’ll even come up with your own light lunch recipe!
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