Healthy Lunch Recipes for Busy Weekdays

Eating healthy during the week can be a challenge, especially when you're short on time. But with a little planning, you can easily pack a delicious and nutritious lunch that will keep you going all day long.

Here are a few of our favorite healthy lunch recipes that are perfect for busy weekdays:

1. Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 1 cup roasted vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers)
• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

2. Tuna Salad Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread

• 1 can of tuna, drained
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 slices whole wheat bread

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2. Spread tuna salad on one slice of bread and top with the other slice.
3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

3. Leftover Chicken Stir-Fry

• 1 cup leftover chicken, cooked and chopped
• 1 cup chopped vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers)
• 1/2 cup cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add vegetables and cook until softened.
3. Add chicken and rice and cook until heated through.
4. Stir in soy sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

These are just a few of our favorite healthy lunch recipes for busy weekdays. With a little planning, you can easily pack a delicious and nutritious lunch that will keep you going all day long.