36. Avocado Toast Six Ways
Avocado toast never gets boring when there are six ways to top it. Start with a mashed avocado base on good bread, then rotate toppings through the week: sliced egg, tomato, red onion, sprouts, red pepper flakes and more. It’s quick, filling and easy to customize. For the office, bring the toast and toppings separately and mash the avocado at lunch. Hearty whole grain bread holds up best.
37. Quinoa Burrito Bowl
A burrito bowl that skips the tortilla and swaps rice for quinoa. Black beans, corn, avocado and cherry tomatoes go over the quinoa, then get drizzled with a creamy green sauce. It’s vegetarian, high in protein and easy to prep ahead. Keep the sauce on the side and add the avocado right before eating. One batch of quinoa covers several bowls, which makes this a great easy healthy lunch recipe.
38. The Ultimate Garden Vegetable Sandwich With Herbed Goat Cheese
This is the kind of vegetable sandwich that makes you forget about meat. Thick bread gets a layer of herbed goat cheese, then is piled high with shredded carrots, cucumber, avocado and sprouts. It’s fresh, crunchy and satisfying. Spread the goat cheese on both slices to keep the bread from getting soggy. Wrap it tightly and it travels well to the office.
39. Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls
Buffalo chicken without the guilt. These bowls combine shredded buffalo chicken with black beans, corn and a creamy drizzle for a lunch that’s spicy, filling and full of protein. They’re easy to make ahead and reheat well. Adjust the heat to your liking and add celery or carrots for crunch. A great choice when you want something bold at lunch.
40. Roasted Rainbow Winter Bowl
A rainbow of roasted vegetables makes this bowl as pretty as it is filling. Roasted squash, mushrooms, white beans, purple cabbage and avocado sit over grains, finished with a creamy tahini sauce. It’s a cozy winter lunch that keeps well in the fridge. Roast everything on one sheet pan, divide into containers and drizzle with sauce at lunch. Plant-based and full of color.
