Easy and Simple Lunch Ideas at Home
Dr. Praeger’s Black bean burger on Thomas Lite English muffin or Nature’s Own whole wheat bun with 1 slice reduced fat cheese with 1 cup fruit and 1 bag baked chips or nuts
Dr. Praeger’s California Veggie Burger on Thomas Lite English muffin with 1 slice reduced fat cheese with 1 cup fruit or nuts
Egg salad on Ezekiel or wheat toast with fruit and baked chips
Mediterranean chickpea salad – ½ cup chickpeas, kalamata olives, 1 Tablespoon reduced fat feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, Greek dressing (add chicken and 1/3 cup quinoa optional)
Farro salad – 1/3 cup farro grains, arugula, 1 Tablespoon parmesan cheese, 1 Tablespoon chopped nuts, light Dijon mustard dressing (add chicken optional)
Chicken Caesar salad or wrap – romaine, 2 Tablespoons Bolthouse yogurt Caesar dressing, 1 Tablespoon grated parmesan cheese, 2-3 oz. grilled chicken, ¼ cup reduced sugar craisins, 2 Tbsp croutons
Avocado toast – 2 slices whole wheat toast, ¼ cup mashed avocado, toppings of choice – sunny side up egg; feta cheese, tomato, and kalamata olives; turkey bacon and gorgonzola cheese, sliced turkey, etc.
Chicken, cheese, and veggie quesadilla – use any low carb, high fiber tortilla or Flatout tortilla and spread reduced fat shredded cheese, 2 oz. Chicken, 1/3 cup black beans for fiber, salsa, guac or avocado, etc. (you can load up with your favorite veggies and toast on the stove for a few mins or press in a panini maker)
Turkey pesto wrap with low-carb tortilla, 1 teaspoon pesto sauce, sun-dried tomato, sliced turkey or chicken, lettuce, onion
Make your own chicken salad with already cooked rotisserie chicken shredded up, light mayo, fat-free sour cream, chopped walnuts, and reduced sugar craisins. Put on a salad or whole wheat toast
