Healthy Living

Ten minutes is all you need to make one of these healthy lunch recipes. These sandwiches, wraps and bowls are fan-favorites among EatingWell readers for their taste, simplicity and nutrition. Try our Cucumber-Hummus Wrap or our Black Bean–Quinoa Bowl for a quick and easy meal that will leave you satisfied until dinner.

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Cucumber-Hummus Wrap

This cucumber-hummus wrap is a crisp, refreshing lunch packed with veggies. Shredded green cabbage adds a satisfying crunch, while the creamy dressing (flavored with pickle juice, but no pickles) adds tang without excess sodium. Hummus provides a creamy base that pairs perfectly with the fresh crispy vegetables. For a shortcut, swap in pre-shredded coleslaw mix instead of shredding your own cabbage.

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Black Bean–Quinoa Bowl

This black bean and quinoa bowl has many of the usual hallmarks of a taco salad, minus the fried bowl. We've loaded it with pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and avocado, plus an easy hummus dressing to drizzle on top.

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Veggie & Hummus Sandwich

This mile-high vegetable and hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to go. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables, depending on your mood.

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Cucumber-Avocado-Tomato Sandwich

This tomato, cucumber and avocado sandwich is the perfect light and easy lunch. With a few fresh ingredients, you can have a satisfying meal in just 10 minutes. Creamy avocado and hummus provide plant-based protein and healthy fats, while juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers bring refreshing crunch and flavor. Layer it all on whole-grain bread for an extra boost of fiber, and you’ve got a quick and wholesome sandwich at the ready!

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Cucumber-Spinach Sandwich

This cucumber-spinach sandwich is light and refreshing, combining crisp cucumbers with tender spinach for a fresh, green bite. Layered on whole-grain bread with a creamy spread, it’s both simple and satisfying. Perfect for a quick lunch at work or at home, this sandwich is a no-fuss option.

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Everything Bagel Tuna Salad

This Everything Bagel Tuna Salad gives the classic lunchtime favorite a flavorful upgrade. A mix of mayonnaise and Greek-style yogurt keeps it creamy yet balanced, while Dijon mustard and lemon juice add brightness. Capers and everything bagel seasoning bring a salty, savory punch that pairs perfectly with flaky tuna. Enjoy it on toast, piled onto greens or tucked into a sandwich for an easy, protein-packed meal.

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Chickpea Salad Sandwich

This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious. It's got all the flavors of a classic tuna salad sandwich—dill, lemon and a bit of garlic—but with chickpeas instead to add a vegan source of protein and a healthy boost of fiber. Celery brings a nice crunch.

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No-Cook White Bean & Spinach Caprese Salad

This easy white bean and spinach caprese salad features the classic combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil and tangy balsamic vinegar, but adds tender white beans and fresh baby spinach to the mix. If you can’t find mozzarella pearls, cut or tear a fresh ball of mozzarella into bite-size pieces instead. If you like your salad with a little kick, try swapping out the spinach for arugula or use spring mix for a more mild flavor.

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Caprese Sandwich

This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta. The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor. Topping the bread with a layer of basil leaves and using toasted bread helps to keep the sandwich from getting soggy if you need to make it a few hours ahead.

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The Best Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich

This rotisserie chicken sandwich is flavored with a dressing inspired by muhammara—a Middle Eastern sauce made from roasted red peppers, breadcrumbs, walnuts and spices.

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Start your day on the right foot by enjoying a tasty and healthy breakfast. These dishes contain at least six grams of fiber per serving to help keep you satisfied until lunch. Plus, they also help support healthy digestion and heart health. They’re high in potassium and lower in sodium and saturated fat, making them good choices for maintaining healthy blood pressure. Jump-start your morning with options like our Berry-Avocado Spinach Smoothie and our Eggs in Purgatory for a nourishing morning meal.

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This Berry-Avocado Spinach Smoothie

This creamy smoothie blends frozen berries, avocado and spinach for a naturally sweet, vibrant drink. Yogurt adds protein while Medjool dates provide additional sweetness, making it a satisfying option for breakfast or a quick snack.

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Eggs in Purgatory

Eggs in Purgatory, an Italian favorite, involves gently cooking eggs in tomato sauce (with some regional variations) and can fit neatly into breakfast, lunch or dinner. Our rendition features anchovies for an infusion of savory flavor, and baby spinach to pack in extra veggies. Cracking the eggs in a bowl before you slide them into the pan will ensure that you don’t get unwanted shells in the dish and helps keep the yolks from breaking so they remain soft and runny when they blend with the sauce.

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No-Added-Sugar Strawberry Protein Shake

This no-added-sugar high-protein shake recipe blends frozen strawberries, banana, yogurt and a touch of soy milk into a thick, frosty drink. Medjool dates add natural sweetness to this recipe. Packed with protein from soy milk and strained, Greek-style yogurt, this shake is perfect for breakfast or after a workout.

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Orange-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

This Orange-Peach Chia Smoothie is a bright, refreshing way to start your day. Sweet, juicy oranges and frozen peaches are blended with creamy Greek-style yogurt and sweetened naturally by Medjool dates, creating a perfectly balanced flavor. Chia seeds add a boost of protein, fiber and omega-3s, while a touch of vanilla rounds out the taste.

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Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

For breakfast, a snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If you're making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.

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High-Fiber Dragon Fruit & Pineapple Smoothie Bowl

This vibrant high-fiber smoothie bowl is as delicious as it is beautiful. Dragon fruit adds plenty of color, but doesn’t have a strong flavor, so the other ingredients can shine through. Pineapple is quite striking when paired with pepitas and bee pollen. Fizzy kombucha makes the texture of this easy smoothie bowl unique.

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Banana Oatmeal

This banana oatmeal will fuel you up for the day. Mashed bananas add sweetness, and the warm spices and maple syrup complete this quick and comforting breakfast.

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High-Protein Peanut Butter, Banana & Blueberry Overnight Oats

These overnight oats pack 17 grams of protein per serving, thanks to Greek-style yogurt, peanut butter and soymilk. We sweeten these oats naturally with banana, and add blueberries for more fruity flavor. Divide the mixture into Mason jars for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.

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Overnight Quinoa Pudding

This quick and easy recipe mixes quinoa and chia seeds for a protein-packed dessert or grab-and-go breakfast. This recipe uses kefir rather than milk for a probiotic boost and relies on maple syrup for its sweetness instead of refined sugar. Prep time is minimal—just leave the mixture in the refrigerator overnight to firm up.

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Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette

Salad for breakfast? Don't knock it until you've tried it. We love how this meal gives you 3 whole cups of vegetables to start your day.

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Jason Mraz's Avocado Green Smoothie

To make this green smoothie recipe a meal-in-a-glass, musician Mraz adds a tablespoon of coconut oil and some sprouted flax or chia seeds.

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Anti-Inflammatory Strawberry–Passion Fruit Green Smoothie

This anti-inflammatory smoothie draws its bright tropical flavor from frozen passion fruit pieces available in the frozen fruit section of well-stocked supermarkets or natural-foods stores. To make this with fresh passion fruit, you’ll need 4 medium-size ripe purple passion fruits. Cut the fruits in half crosswise, gently scoop out the jelly-coated seeds, place in a blender (discarding shells) and puree until smooth. Freeze the puree in an ice cube tray before blending into the smoothie. If you can’t find passion fruit at all, substitute frozen pineapple.

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