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Packed lunches are just for the kids. Whether you’re preparing a picnic or packing lunch for work, these easy recipes will leave you feeling happy and satisfied — no reheating required!
Made with bulgur, fresh herbs, chopped vegetables and chickpeas, this popular Middle Eastern-style salad is like a bulked-up tabbouleh. It keeps beautifully so keep it in the fridge all week long for healthy lunches. GET THE RECIPE
Round out your lunch with a little something sweet. These wholesome bars are crispy, chewy, and rich: a mishmash of nuts, cereal, coconut, and dried blueberries held together with a sweet almond butter-date paste. Unlike most homemade granola bars, they hold together well without crumbling. GET THE RECIPE
I make this earthy lentil and vegetable salad when I get fed up with hasty on-the-go lunches and am craving something wholesome. It’s made with French green lentils, which are ideal for salads because they stay firm and hold their shape when cooked. GET THE RECIPE
This salad is a healthy eater’s dream: flavorful, chock-full of protein and veggies, and low in fat. It’s wonderful as is, but feel free bulk it up with cooked shrimp, crab or lobster. GET THE RECIPE
Seasoned with fresh rosemary, anise seeds and a splash of balsamic vinegar, this chilled bell pepper soup will wake up your taste buds. Pour it in a thermos and off you go! GET THE RECIPE
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