So you’re trying to eat healthier. Of course, your mind goes right to salad. What could be healthier than a big bowl of leafy greens? But that can get old. We rounded up seven delicious meals that you can make for lunch or dinner, and in big batches or small:
Buffalo Chicken Burrito Bowls
This easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch. Tasty buffalo chicken is nestled in bowls alongside burrito fixings, including Spanish rice, black beans, tomatoes and corn. Top with cheese, avocado, a squeeze of lime juice and cilantro.
Lentil & Sun-dried Tomato Hummus Wraps
These vegan wraps are so full of tasty ingredients, you won’t miss the cheese! Here, lentils pair perfectly with sun-dried tomato hummus. Leafy greens add freshness, and red pepper flakes add a spicy punch. There’s plenty of protein and flavor, and they also make for great brown bag lunches.
Parmesan-Garlic Spaghetti Squash
Parmesan garlic spaghetti squash — just like Alfredo pasta, but so much better for you. With just 15 minutes of prep, you’ll have a hearty dinner on the table, made healthier with spaghetti squash. It may even take Alfredo pasta’s spot on your weekly dinner calendar!
Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps
These Thai turkey lettuce wraps make for an easy, low-carb dinner or lunch. Prep the Thai peanut turkey filling ahead and serve on crunchy romaine lettuce leaves.
Zucchini Noodles with Kale Pesto
This noodles and pesto dinner is so satisfying, you’ll forget it’s 90 percent vegetables. The other 10 percent is cheese, olive oil, pine nuts and garlic. If you’ve recently purchased a spiralizer or food processor, this recipe also includes easy-to-follow instructions for using those appliances to make zucchini noodles and homemade pesto!Baked Chipotle Salmon Freekeh Bowls
These baked chipotle salmon and freekeh bowls are perfect for both lunch and dinner. Don’t be frightened by freekeh — it’s just as easy to cook as rice. Heart-healthy salmon, iron-filled leafy greens and nourishing avocado will fill you up and brighten your day.
Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken
Chicken breasts rubbed with minced garlic, seasoned with Italian herbs and topped with a beautiful bruschetta results in a lighter Italian meal in minutes! Drizzle with balsamic glaze for an extra punch of flavor and the whole family loves this weekly dinner.
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