I usually drink a 16 oz. glass of water and have a cup of raw veggies or a few whole grain crackers (like Triscuits) with hummus to accompany these easy and nutritious lunch recipes. Some other great healthy snacks to consider with lunch are a handful of almonds or walnuts, a granola bar, or a piece of fruit.
Check back very soon because I'll have lots more great lunch recipes and for you vegetarians out there, be sure to check out our Healthy Vegetarian Recipes!
Beef and Cheddar Sandwich
Ingredients:
3 oz. Boar's Head Reduced Sodium Roast Beef1 oz. Cabot 75% Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 slices Aunt Millie's Organic Whole Wheat Bread
1/4 cup Shredded Lettuce
1 slice Tomato
1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
Stack all ingredients together to create sandwich and enjoy. Add a salad with 1 cup Romaine lettuce and as much balsamic vinegar as you want...this only adds around 20 calories!
Serves 1.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 394, Total Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 786mg, Carbs: 39g, Fiber: 6g, Protein: 42g
Cajun Chicken Wrap
Ingredients:
4 oz. Chicken Breast (cubed)
1 tsp. Olive Oil
1 Whole Wheat Pita or Tortilla
1/4 cup Fat Free Greek Yogurt
1 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp. Hot Sauce
1/4 cup Romain Lettuce
Olive Oil Cooking Spray
Coat cubed chicken pieces in olive oil and rub with Cajun seasoning and Cayenne pepper. Spray pan and cook chicken over medium heat for about 8 minutes, or until no longer pink. Combine hot sauce and yogurt in a separate bowl. Scoop cooked chicken into whole wheat pita or tortilla, pour yogurt/hot sauce mixture on top along with lettuce and serve.Serves 1.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 412, Total Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Sodium: 550mg, Carbs: 35g, Sugars: 4g, Fiber: 7g, Protein: 40g
Chicken Caesar Salad
Ingredients
8 oz. Chicken Breasts3 T Fat Free Italian Dressing
4 cups Romaine Lettuce
1/4 tsp. Olive Oil
1.5 T Fat Free Mayo
1/2 tsp. Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp. Lemon Juice
1/2 Garlic Clove (minced)
1 1/2 tsp. Water
1/4 tsp. Black Pepper (to taste)
3 T Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
Combine the chicken and Italian dressing in a separate bag and marinate overnight.Grill or broil the chicken breasts until browned and no longer pink on inside, about 6 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and slice into thin strips or cubes. For the Caesar dressing, add olive oil, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic and water and whip together with a fork until smooth. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper. Combine all ingredients, toss thoroughly, and top each salad with the grilled chicken and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Serves 2.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 235, Total Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 645mg, Carbs: 10g, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 32g
Healthy Philly Cheese Steak
Ingredients:
1/2 Green Pepper, Sliced Into 1” Strips1/2 Small Onion, Sliced Into 1” Strips
6 oz. Lean Roast Beef (sliced thin)
2 Whole Wheat Buns
1/4 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 T Light Mayonnaise
1 tsp. Prepared Horseradish
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat an oven pan with non-stick cooking spray. Heat a non-stick pan to medium and sauté the peppers and onions until tender. Add the roast beef and sauté for an additional couple minutes. Place roast beef mixture on bottom half of each bun and place onto oven pan. Top each roast beef mixture with 1/2 of the cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted. Mix light mayonnaise and horseradish together, top each sandwich with mixture and serve.
Serves 2.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 410, Total Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 342, Carbs: 35g, Fiber: 6g, Protein: 35g