Eating a healthy lunch is easier said than done. Most of us consume our midday meal away from our home, which means there’s a certain level of planning required—and the temptation to simply order Postmates or eat a sad Trader Joe’s microwave meal is all too real. Enter these healthy lunch ideas. They’re easy to prep the night before, and they’re tasty enough that you’ll actually look forward to eating them. So long, sad salad.
The Complete Nourishing Winter Grain Bowl
Author: The Awesome Green Prep Time: 5 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients: 1/4 cup cooked lentils 1/4 cup cooked brown rice 1 organic egg, boiled, cut in half 1 ripe avocado 1 cup steamed broccoli florets 6-10 Brazil nuts 1 tsp chia seeds 1/2 tsp sesame seeds 1/2 cup cooked beetroot, cut in slices 1/2 cup roasted sweet potato, cut in cubes 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 lemon, juice only Freshly ground black pepper
Directions: Full recipe instructions can be found here.
Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Potato Soup
Author: A Spicy Perspective Prep Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6-8 Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped (could be low fat turkey bacon) 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast 2 cups sliced carrots 2 cups sliced celery 8 cups chicken broth 1 tsp dried thyme 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley Salt and pepper
Directions: Full recipe instructions can be found here.
Roasted Winter Veggie Power Bowl
Author: Eat The Gains Prep Time: 5 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients: 2 large parsnips, peeled and cubed 2 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash 1 Tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 large beet, peeled and cubed (2 cups) 1 tsp avocado oil or coconut oil 1/2 tsp cumin Salt and pepper, to taste 4 cups packed kale, roughly chopped 1 tsp avocado oil or olive oil Pinch of salt 1/3 cup walnuts 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1 small avocado, sliced Directions: Full recipe instructions can be found here.
Warm Quinoa, Sweet Potato And Kale Salad
Author: Not Enough Cinnamon Prep Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium or large sweet potato, peeled, chopped 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup 3 packed cups kale, stems removed, chopped 3 cups cooked quinoa or 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 1 cup fresh pomegranate arils Directions: Full recipe instructions can be found here.
Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry
Author: The Petite Professional Prep Time: 15 minutes Servings: 1 Ingredients: 1/2 Tbsp avocado oil (or your cooking oil of choice) 1/4 cup diced onion 1/2 carrot, chopped 1/3 cup sliced bell pepper 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1 tsp garlic powder 3-4 oz ground chicken 1/2 cooked spaghetti squash 1-2 Tbsp coconut aminos Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Full recipe instructions can be found here.
