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Healthy lunch ideas –Can’t resist the urge to run out to take-out for lunch? We have the solution for you: 16 healthy and simple lunch recipes you can make ahead at home and bring to the office, school, campus, or to your home-office if you work remotely. From delicious chicken meatballs to supercharged lettuce wraps, these healthy lunch recipes are proof that delicious, nutritious desk lunches are possible. Enjoy!
Healthy Lunch Recipes: 16 Healthy Lunch Ideas for at Home or School
1. Meal Prep Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles
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Cheesy, juicy and so flavorful: Every bite of this easy chicken meal prep recipe is simply sensational!
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2. Cheesy Chicken Fritters
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Stack these chicken fritters up in your lunch box for easy meal prep during the week!
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3. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
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Healthy chicken pasta salad is packed with flavor, protein and veggies. Try this pasta salad recipe for a quick lunch or a light dinner!
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4. Lettuce Wrap Sandwich with Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella
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This low-carb Lettuce Wrap Sandwich is the perfect option for lunch on the go. Paleo, gluten-free and keto friendly!
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5. Chicken Pasta Salad Bowl
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Perfect for meal prep or a healthy lunch on the go.
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6. Apple Feta Spinach Salad
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This healthy spinach salad recipe is crunchy, sweet, and full of fresh flavors. A perfect vegetarian spinach salad for lunch or a light dinner!
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7. Meal Prep Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice
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These delicious chicken meatballs are easy to put together for the ultimate meal prep lunch.
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8. Grilled Shrimp Avocado Toast
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Perfect for your breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a midnight snack!
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9. 15-Minute Meal-Prep Salmon and Asparagus in Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
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This easy salmon meal prep recipe is a great way to guide yourself into a healthier lifestyle.
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10. Strawberry Balsamic Crostini
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An elegant and tasty appetizer for all your party needs.
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11. Kale Salad Omelet Recipe
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A fresh, delicious, and easy to make breakfast that keeps you going strong all day.
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12. Quinoa Cucumber Mason Jar Salad
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A portable, portion-control lunch you can enjoy everywhere on the go.
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13. Meal Prep – Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potato
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The chicken and sweet potato roasted to crisp perfection are perfect for meal prepping throughout the week.
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14. Zucchini Tomato and Feta Bruschetta
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15. Strawberry Burrata Salad
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Make this stunning spring salad bowl.
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16. Sweet Potato Toasts
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These sweet potato toasts are a nutrient-rich alternative to your typical toast. All you have to do is slice, toast and top!
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Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 15 min
Cheesy, juicy and so flavorful: Every bite of this easy chicken meal prep recipe is simply sensational!
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Ingredients you need for the Meal Prep Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles
1 lb (450g) ground chicken (or turkey)1/2 cup shredded cheese of your choice (mozzarella, cheddar, provolone…)4 cloves garlic, grated + 2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoonred crushed chili pepper flakes, optional1 crumbled bouillon cube, optional1/2 cupchicken stockSalt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley (or cilantro)3 tablespoons butter, dividedJuice of 1/2 lemon1 tablespoon hot sauce of your choice (we used Sriracha)4 spiralized zucchini (or a packet of zucchini noodles)
Directions
1.Transfer zucchini noodles to a shallow plate with 1/2 cup water and cook coveredin the microwavefor 2 minutes.
2.In the meantime, in a large bowl, combine ground chicken, cheese, grated garlic, Italian seasoning, crumbled bouillon cube, red chili pepper flakes, chopped cilantro, andblack pepper. Mix well with your hands or fork and form medium balls. Arrange on a plate and set aside.
3.Melt 2 tablespoons butter in alarge skilletover medium-low heat.Cook the chicken meatballsfor 8 – 10 minutes on all sides, until browned and cooked through. While cooking, baste the meatballs with the mix of butter and juices. Remove to a clean plate and set aside.
4.In the same skillet melt remaining tablespoon butter; then add lemon juice, chicken stock, hot sauce, minced garlic, parsley and red pepper flakes (if you want). Cook for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring regularly until the sauce has reduced a bit. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and garnish with more cilantro or parsley if you like.
5.Divide cooked zucchininoodles into meal prep containers. Then top withchicken meatballsand garnish with lemon slices. Drizzle a littleof the sauce over the meatballs andzucchininoodles, or keep the sauce into small containers. Reheat quickly in the microwave when ready to heat. Enjoy!
Note: If you like your zucchini noodles crunchier, skip step one and keep them raw in your meal prep box. Just reheat with the meatballs in the microwave.
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