Yup, there are times when you don’t want to prepare lunch because it takes too long and you’d rather do chores or lay on your couch and read a good book. Either way, we can help you with that. Here are six quick and low calorie lunch ideas that you can prepare in a snap!
SANDWICHES:
#1 Hawaiian Veggie Burger
This burger will take you to Hawaii in just one bite. Plus, this recipe rocks because instead of mayonnaise, you will be using avocados which are full of healthy monosaturated fats.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole wheat bun
- 1 veggie burger patty
- 1/4 avocado, mashed
- 1 round of pineapple
- 2 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 1 handful alfalfa sprouts
- 1 handful of sweet potato chips
Directions:
- Cook the veggie burger patty.
- After the veggie burger patty is cooked, assemble the whole wheat bun. Put the cooked patty on top of the bun, then start building your hamburger up. Place all of the remaining ingredients except the sweet potato chips.
- Use your sweet potato chips as side snack. Enjoy your hula lunch!
Total calories: 380 calories
#2 Caesar Salmon Wrap
Heart healthy salmon and light dressing makes this a winning wrap!
Ingredients:
- 1 whole wheat pita
- 1 5oz.-can of salmon
- 2 tbsp light Caesar dressing
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1 handful spinach
- ¼ cucumber, sliced
- 2 tbsp of hummus
Directions:
- Spread the pita on a plate.
- Place the remaining ingredients onto the pita, except the cucumber and hummus.
- Wrap the pita.
- Use the cucumber and hummus as your side snack. Enjoy!
Total calories: 364 Calories
#3 Egg, Tomato, and Avocado Sandwich:
This sandwich is delicious any time of the day, and is leaner and green than a traditional bacon, egg, and cheese.
Ingredients:
- 1 English muffin
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 2 slices of tomato
- 1 medium sized apple
Directions:
- Cook the egg, sunny side up.
- Place the english muffin in a plate, then start building the sandwich up by placing all of the remaining ingredients except the apple.
- Use the apple as your side snack. Enjoy!
Total calories: 385 Calories
SALADS:
#4 Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberries are filled with antioxidants, and can sweeten up any salad! Besides, strawberry and spinach?! Who knew that could be so delicious?!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 thick slice mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 cup broccoli
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 squeeze lemon juice
- 2-inch slice whole-grain baguette
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Directions:
- Combine all ingredients (except the baguette) and give it a good stir. Make sure the oil, vinegar and juice are distributed thoroughly.
- Use the baguette as your side snack. Enjoy your salad!
Total calories: 382 Calories
#5 Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
The health benefits of tomatoes are endless, including helping reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
Ingredients:
- 3 thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 plum tomatoes
- 3 basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2-inch slice whole-grain baguette, toasted
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients (except the baguette) and give it a good stir. Make sure the oil and vinegar are distributed thoroughly.
- Use the baguette as your side snack. Enjoy your salad!
Total calories: 345 calories
#6 Sweet Potato and Shitake Mushroom Salad
Sweet potatoes are filled with fiber and vitamins!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cooked sweet potato
- 4 shitake mushrooms
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 2 slices tomato
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 squeeze lemon juice
- 1 cup halved strawberries
- ½ banana, sliced
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients (except the strawberries and banana) and give it a good stir. Make sure the oil, mustard and juice are distributed thoroughly.
- Use the strawberries and banana as your side snack. Enjoy your salad!
Total calories: 370 Calories
We hope that we gave you great ideas on what to prepare for lunch that are quick and super healthy!
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