Our favorite healthy lunch recipes - 21 recipes
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Greek chicken "Kota Riganati"

By european cutie, European Cutie
This recipe is Greek, healthy and full of flavor! You could also try grilling this on the BBQ for a great summer ma...
- 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds) with neck and giblets removed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Greek Marinade ( see recipe below)
- Oil for the grill rack
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healthy cherry tomato tart

By european cutie, European Cutie
So yesterday I went to my friend's garden and got a TON of cherry tomatoes
- 1 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c whole wheat flour
- pinch of salt
- 1 t dried Italian seasoning
- 5 T unsalted butter
- fat free! cold and cut into cubes
- 2 T shortening
- cold and cut into cubes
- 1/2 c skim milk
- 2 1/2 pints heirloom cherry tomatoes
- 2 T fresh basil
- cut into chiffonade (thin strips)
- 1 T evoo (extra virgin olive oil)
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Healthy Tuna Melt open-faced sandwiches

By tymchuk
With a healthy dose of protein, savoury tuna and delicious cheese pair well with a salad for a quick meal
- 1 can tuna in water
- drained
- seasonings to taste (eg.
- fresh or dried parsly
- chopped green onions or dried onion flakes
- cracked black pepper)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise (or
- for reduced calories
- use Walden Farms mayo-type spread)
- 4 slices weight Watcher's whole wheat or Squirrelly light sprouted grain bread
- 4 slices cheese eg.
- whole or light cheddar (or reduce calories further with 8 wedges light Laughing Cow cheese
- each sliced in half)
Healthy Chicken Salad

By Bourbon Barrel Foods, Bourbon Barrel Foods
Mix all ingredients except the bread and lettuce together in a large mixing bowl
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- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/4 c greek yogurt
- 1/4 c light mayonnaise
- 1/4 c dried cranberries
- 1/4 c toasted and chopped pecans
- 1/3 c diced celery
- 1 1/2 TBS Pure Cane Sorghum
- 2 TBS Bourbon Smoked Pepper
- 1 TBS Bourbon Smoked Salt
- Bread
- Lettuce
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Healthy Beef Chili

By deebs
Brown ground beef in a large pot over med-high heat, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat as it cooks
- 1 lb grass fed beef or bison
- 1 small organic onion
- 1 can organic crushed tomatoes
- 1 can organic kidney beans
- 1-2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ – 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 chipolte peppers
- chopped
Healthy Yogurt Potato Salad

By minniegirl
Boil 5 Russet Potatoes for 30 minutes
- Russet Potatoes
- Celery
- Plain Yogurt
- Parsley
Healthy Turkey Burgers

By sarascharft
Combine all ingredients and shape into patties
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup onion - minced
- 1/4 cup parsley - chopped
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- salt and pepper
Healthy Greek Kabobs

By european cutie, European Cutie
So I love grilled foods in the summertime, why not keep it healthy but still savory? These Greek Kabobs are great!
- 24 grape or small cherry tomatoes
- 3 ounces feta cheese
- cut into 12 (1/2-inch) cubes
- 12 pitted kalamata olives
- 1/2 small red or sweet onion
- cut into 12 (1/2-inch) pieces
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
- Special equipment: 12 (6-inch) bamboo or wood skewers
Chicken Apple Chorizo Soup

By Karey @ Nutty About Health, Nutty About Health
This is an easy & super tasty recipe that you can make in the crock-pot
- 1-1/2 lbs boneless
- skinless chicken breasts
- 32 oz. fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 c water
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
- 1-1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 c yellow onion
- chopped
- Approx. 3 stalks (193g) celery
- chopped
- 3 medium carrots (268g)
- sliced into “coins”
- 3 small (430g) fuji apples
- chopped
- 2 Chorizo sausages
- sliced into “coins” (I used Klement’s)
Armenian Tabbouleh Salad

By european cuties kitchen, European Cutie's Kitchen
Here is a perfect light lunch or dinner, healthy tabbouleh salad
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- fine or meduim grain
- 1 cup boiling water
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- zest of one lemon
- about 1 tsp.
- 2 garlic cloves
- minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup scallions
- (about 2) chopped both white and green parts
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (1 ½ cups) sliced in half
- ½ cup flat leaf parsley
- chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
- chopped
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Zucchini Fritters
- 2 medium zucchini (washed and shredded)
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. minced onion
- 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
- 1 Tbsp. dried parsley
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 3-4 Tbsp. olive oil
- Sour cream (optional for garnish)
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Delicious and Healthy Smoothie
- 1 Banana (or more
- if you like the taste of bananas)
- 2 cup Strawberries
- 1 1/2 cup Blueberries
- Any kind of juice (I used cranberry)
- Honey
- 1 cup nuts (I used almonds)
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Healthy chicken nuggets
- 2 chicken breasts cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs + dask of salt
- 1 Tbsp. butter
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Best Egg white spinach sandwich
- 1) 2 slices of whole wheat bread
- 2)Butter or margarine for spreading on bread
- 2) Egg whites (1/2 cup)
- 3)Spinach leaves (Fresh 3-5 Leaves)
- 4)Olives (cut into thin slices) 2-3 olives
- 5)Sun dried tomatoes (3 Slices)
- 6)Ranch (Fat free dressing)
- 7)Salt and pepper to taste
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healthy summer grilled italian...
- FOR THE CRUST
- 4 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (I used a combination of freshly ground hard white winter wheat and barley ground slightly finer than bread flour + 1/4 cup gluten flour)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (I used date sugar)
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 1 3/4 cups water with 3 tablespoons of whey from yogurt or raw milk making up the total liquid (the whey is optional)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil (not necessary but this helps tenderize the dough so it’s soft inside yet crunchy on the bottom)
- TOPPINGS
- 5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 16 oz fresh mozzarella
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 oz fresh basil
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Hidden Valley Ranch Cold Veggie...
- 2 cans {8-ounces each} reduced fat Pillsbury crescent dinner rolls
- 2 packages {8-ounces each} reduced fat cream cheese
- 1 cup light Miracle Whip
- 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Mix
- Assorted Veggies cut into bit size pieces {carrots
- celery
- broccoli
- cauliflower
- and red pepper}
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Healthy Pizza
- Flat tortilla bread
- Pizza sauce
- shredded mozzerlla cheese
- turkey pepperonis.
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Spicy Veggie Quinoa Curry
- 1 cup quinoa
- rinsed thoroughly
- 1 and ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons curry paste (more or less
- to taste)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (more or less
- to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (use different colored peppers for colorful presentation!)
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced broccoli and/or cauliflower
- 1 handful fresh spinach
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Healthy and Hearty Beef Chili
- 1 lb grass fed beef or bison
- 1 small organic onion
- 1 can organic crushed tomatoes
- 1 can organic kidney beans
- 1-2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ – 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 chipolte peppers
- chopped OPTIONAL
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Mamas Cruelty Free Chili
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion
- chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 stalks celery
- chopped
- 2 green bell peppers
- chopped
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- chopped
- 1 green chille pepper
- 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
- 5 whole peeled tomatoes
- crushed
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
- drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
- drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
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Quinoa Pilaf
- Quinoa - 1 cup
- Sliced/Crushed Almonds - 1/2 cup
- Onion - 1/4 (finely chopped)
- Tomato - 1 (chopped)
- Green Chillies - 2-3 (chopped)
- Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
- Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Fenugreek Seeds - 1/4 tsp
- Curry Leaves - 1 spring
- Coconut milk diluted with water - 2 cups
- Lemon Juice - 2 tblsp
- Cilantro - handful (finely chopped)
- Oil - 2 tblsp
- Salt - as needed
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