Don't let your lunch be the downfall of your fit-girl goals. We partnered with Progresso™ Soups to share quick and easy recipes that work with your lifestyle.
Lunch is a midday meal that should be enjoyed — without concerns over counting calories or fat-filled fried foods. And eating out every day can get costly, which isn't fun for anyone. We have recipes that work for even the busiest fit girls to leave you feeling full and energized. Add to that the portable ease of these lunches, and you have eats that will induce serious office envy.
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1 Vegetarian Taco Salad
Get ready for the most delicious and mind-blowing salad that's layered with ease in a mason jar. Check out this easy recipe for a vegetarian version of taco salad that stays fresh due to stacking the ingredients in the right order. And there's nothing to it — just toss before eating.
Make it a full and hearty meal by adding a Southwestern corn soup!
2 Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta
You guys, this salad is so easy to make. After you master cooking quinoa, you're going to fall in love with this little grain that's a fluffy and healthy base for salads. Toss together the ingredients for this cherry- and feta-filled salad, then let marinate overnight for a really flavorful lunch.
3 Guacamole Mason Jar Salad
If you love avocados, this recipe for a layered guacamole salad is what you need to pack for lunch tomorrow. Sans the chips, it's a healthy version of the dip that also nourishing while hitting all your cravings. Make it a full (and easy-to-prepare) fiesta by pairing this with a Progresso Chicken Tortilla soup!
4 Veggie and Hummus Sandwich
I love sandwiches for lunch, but they're always soggy by the time I get to grab a bite. Solve the drama and pack all the ingredients you need for assembly, then simply toast the bread before making while at the office. The combination of hummus and veggies is wonderfully filling — and it's such a pretty sandwich! Extra bonus? No cooking required.
5 Eggplant Pizzas
If you crave a slice of pie at lunchtime, try making a batch of these mini eggplant pizzas for lunches all week. Simply reheat in the microwave for a meal that hits the spot. And each round is under 20 calories.
6 Slow-Cooker Chickpea Curry
No need to slave away in the kitchen over a savory dish — this recipe for chickpea curry simmers in the slow cooker to create a dish that works for lunch or even dinner during your busy week. Pack with rice and reheat for a comfortable mix of flavors that mingle together into a unique meal.
7 Baby Kale Salad
Another salad that packs a big punch while being so easy to bring on your commute, this baby kale, sweet potato, and cucumber fusion works so well together, resulting in a satisfying crunch that's also packed with protein, leaving you feeling full longer.
8 Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Salads that use quinoa as a base get better the longer they marinate, and this Mediterranean salad is tossed with homemade dressing that turns this basic lunch into a delicious meal. And you can make a big batch to eat your entire week, mixing it up with toasted pine nuts or a chunk of grainy bread.
9 Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
A good chicken salad sandwich is serious comfort food, which makes this lightened-up version a must-make lunch. The combination of Greek yogurt with grapes, celery, and poached chicken tastes heavenly on top of crisp whole-wheat bread. And you can make the chicken salad the night before and transport it separate from your bread, keeping all your components nice and fresh.
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