Low-Calorie Lunch Recipes
Enjoy delicious and satisfying lunches under 300 calories with these quick and easy recipes.
Ingredients
Chicken and Avocado Salad Wrap
- 100 g grilled chicken breast Cooked and sliced
- 30 g avocado slices Fresh
- 1 whole wheat wrap Whole wheat for healthier choice
- handful spinach leaves Fresh
- 1 tbsp light dressing Optional
Veggie Quinoa Bowl
- ½ cup cooked quinoa Cook according to package instructions
- 1 cup roasted vegetables Zucchini and bell peppers recommended
- 1 tbsp olive oil For roasting
- 1 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese Optional
Tofu Stir Fry with Broccoli
- 100 g firm tofu Cubed
- 1 cup broccoli florets Fresh
- 1 tbsp soy sauce Low sodium recommended
- 1 tbsp sesame oil For stir-frying
- to taste garlic and ginger Fresh
Greek Yogurt and Cucumber Salad
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt For creaminess
- 1 medium cucumber Sliced
- to taste fresh dill Chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes Halved
Turkey Lettuce Wraps
- 3 slices lean turkey breast Sliced thin
- 3 large lettuce leaves For wraps
- 1 tsp mustard For flavor
- 1 small cucumber Sliced
- 1 medium tomato Sliced
Instructions
Chicken and Avocado Salad Wrap
- Warm the whole wheat wrap in a pan for 1-2 minutes.
- Layer the spinach leaves, grilled chicken, and avocado slices on the wrap.
- Drizzle with a small amount of light dressing, if desired.
- Roll up the wrap tightly and slice it in half.
Veggie Quinoa Bowl
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
- Toss the roasted vegetables with olive oil and roast at 400°F for about 20 minutes.
- Combine the quinoa and roasted vegetables, then drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with feta cheese.
Tofu Stir Fry with Broccoli
- Heat the sesame oil in a pan and add tofu cubes. Cook until lightly browned.
- Add broccoli florets, garlic, and ginger, stirring frequently.
- Drizzle with soy sauce and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Greek Yogurt and Cucumber Salad
- Mix the Greek yogurt with lemon juice and fresh dill in a bowl.
- Add sliced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing, light lunch.
Turkey Lettuce Wraps
- Place the lettuce leaves flat and evenly spread a thin layer of mustard on each one.
- Place the turkey slices on top, followed by the cucumber and tomato slices.
- Roll the lettuce around the fillings and serve immediately.
Notes
All recipes can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Feel free to modify ingredients to suit your dietary needs.