Are you dreaming about lunchtime? These delicious lunches will have you counting down the hours until you can savor them. Each dish has five ingredients or less, making them quick and easy to make with little effort. They’ve also made a great impression on EatingWell readers, earning four and five star reviews. Try tasty dishes like this 5-Ingredient Grilled Cheese with Brie and Blackberry Jam or Sweet Potato Toast with Spinach and Eggs for a quick and flavorful lunch.
Five-Ingredient Grilled Cheese with Brie and Blackberry Jam
Photography: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This irresistible sandwich combines creamy brie cheese with a sweet and savory blackberry jam spread, making it the perfect super quick lunch or dinner. You can easily double the recipe in a medium sized skillet or use a sandwich press if you have one.
Cucumber and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Wrap
This easy vegetarian wrap is perfect for a take-to-work or school lunch. Roasted red pepper hummus adds color and flavor, but any flavor of hummus will work. Cucumber, bean sprouts, salad greens, or spinach all add a refreshing crunch. Try arugula for a zesty kick.
Spinach and egg sweet potato toast
Go gluten-free and get your vitamin C fix with this healthy sweet potato toast recipe. Topped with spinach, eggs, and a little hot sauce, this recipe is a delicious alternative to eggs Benedict.
3 Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad
We used lemon herb mayonnaise to give a flavor twist to the classic chicken salad. Try other varieties of mayonnaise like roasted garlic or chipotle lime for this quick and easy no-cook lunch recipe. Serve this rotisserie chicken salad recipe with whole wheat crackers.
3 Ingredient Brie and Jam Wraps
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Smother your favorite jam and melted brie into a whole wheat tortilla for a sweet and savory lunch. We recommend refrigerating the wraps on the go, as reheating them once fully assembled can make a mess.
Tomato and Olive English Muffin Pizza
Topped with tomatoes, cheese, olives and oregano, these pizza-inspired English muffins pull triple duty: perfect as a snack or as part of a delicious breakfast or lunch.
Spicy shrimp and edamame coleslaw bowl
This 10-minute spicy cabbage slaw is the low-carb base for this veggie-packed lunch recipe. Topped with protein-rich edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help keep you going through the afternoon.
Pork Wrap with Lime and Jalapeño Slaw
This lunch is easy to make using leftover pork cutlets and coleslaw from a previous meal.
Easy Turkey Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles
Skip the regular pasta (and most of the carbs) in favor of spiralized zucchini “noodles” in this make-ahead meal, and the zoodles soften and crisp up in no time when you heat up the veggie-packed Bolognese in the microwave.
Strawberry Chocolate Smoothie
This creamy, rich strawberry chocolate smoothie will satisfy any chocolate craving, and it’s so decadent you might even want to have it for dessert.
Falafel tabouli bowl with tzatziki
This Greek-inspired meal prep bowl can be prepared in just 10 minutes and requires just four ingredients: greens, falafel, tabouli, and tzatziki. We love hitting up our local specialty grocery store for quick ingredients like these. The fiber-rich falafel and tabouli will keep you satisfied all afternoon.
Toast topped with goat cheese, blackberries and almonds
Drizzled with honey, this goat cheese and berry toast is so delicious!
Southwestern Black Bean Pasta Salad Bowl
This Southwestern-style pasta salad uses black bean pasta to boost fiber to 14 grams per serving, and when combined with seasoned chicken strips and a flavorful corn salad (easy ingredients you can often find at your local specialty grocery store), this meal prep lunch is sure to be a treat.
Teriyaki tofu bowl
With just a few easy-to-use ingredients, like pre-cooked rice packets and seasoned baked tofu, available from the grocery store, you can whip up several high-fiber, high-protein meals in about 15 minutes.
Mascarpone and berry toast
Creamy mascarpone topped with mixed berries and mint makes this an easy and healthy breakfast toast with vibrant flavours.
Spinach and Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
Inspired by a traditional hot party dip, this simple salad can be served immediately or portioned into small covered containers for a delicious lunch supply for the week. To keep the hard-boiled eggs tasting fresh, we recommend adding them to the salad just before serving or before packing your lunches in the morning.
Couscous and chickpea salad
Cooked couscous and canned chickpeas combine in this easy lunch salad. A basil vinaigrette makes the flavor anything but simple. If in season, you can also add some chopped fresh tomatoes to give your tabouli a twist.
Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
Blend almond milk, strawberries, and pineapple for a smoothie that’s easy to whip up on busy mornings. Add a bit of almond butter for richness and protein to keep you full. Freeze some of the almond milk for an icy texture.
Peanut Butter Banana English Muffin
Peanut butter and bananas are the original power couple, so top a simple toasted English muffin with them and a sprinkling of ground cinnamon for a healthy breakfast.
Chopped salad with sriracha tofu and peanut dressing
Prepare four days of high-protein vegan lunches with just four easy ingredients based on a hearty salad mix from your local specialty grocery store. This hearty salad mix allows you to dress this healthy chopped salad up to 24 hours before serving to ensure the flavors blend best. If you can’t find a hearty mix, substitute broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts.
Apple and Peanut Butter Toast
A pinch of ground cardamom enhances the flavor of this classic combination of apples and peanut butter on toast.
Chickpea and tuna power salad in a mason jar
This power salad has 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber to keep you going for hours. Simply mix the dressing with the kale and leave it in the jar to soften, no kneading or cooking required.
Pepper and onion cheese quesadilla
This 15-minute quesadilla takes it up a notch above basic with the addition of sautéed peppers and onions, and let the kids help arrange the toppings at the table.
