Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Healthy, Quick & Easy Lunch Recipes 24 20-Minute Lunches for Fall By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 16, 2024 Close Photo: Ali Redmond Need to refresh your lunch routine? Try one of these tasty 20-minute dishes! These recipes are packed with delicious fall produce like cabbage, sweet potatoes, arugula and squash so you can take advantage of the season’s best ingredients. Options like our Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing or Farro Salad with Arugula, Artichokes & Pistachios make for a quick and flavorful meal you’ll love. 01 of 24 Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing Ali Redmond Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one! View Recipe 02 of 24 BBQ Chicken Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw This zippy, creamy slaw is so good you might find yourself making it for other sandwiches. Still, it pairs beautifully with the tangy pulled chicken for an incredibly quick meal. To save even more time, use a preshredded coleslaw blend. View Recipe 03 of 24 Farro Salad with Arugula, Artichokes & Pistachios Precooked farro makes this dish come together in no time. And you can make it in the same bowl you serve it in, minimizing cleanup! View Recipe 04 of 24 Spinach & Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette Inspired by the classic warm party dip, this simple salad can be served up right away or divided into small lidded containers for a week of delicious lunches. To keep the hard-boiled eggs tasting fresh, we suggest adding them to your salad just before serving or in the morning before packing your lunch to go. View Recipe 05 of 24 Mixed Greens with Lentils & Sliced Apple This salad with lentils, feta and apple is a satisfying vegetarian entree to whip together for lunch. To save time, swap in drained canned lentils—just make sure to look for low-sodium and give them a rinse before adding them to the salad. View Recipe 06 of 24 Butternut Squash Soup with Avocado & Chickpeas Jazz up a can of soup by adding protein with chickpeas and flavor with curry powder. Stir in a little Greek yogurt to make it creamy. View Recipe 07 of 24 Greek Salad Nachos This vegetarian nacho recipe is a fun combination of two favorites—nachos and Greek salad. It uses whole-grain pita chips instead of the tortilla chips used in traditional nacho recipes, and it's loaded with the classic fresh vegetables in Greek salad as well as creamy hummus and salty feta cheese. And it doesn't even need the oven! Easily doubled, this makes a great appetizer or light dinner. View Recipe 08 of 24 Roasted Veggie Mason Jar Salad This vegan Mason jar salad is easy to pack up and take for lunch. Layering the creamy cashew sauce into the bottom of the jar ensures that your big, bold power salad won't become wilted by the time you're ready to eat. View Recipe 09 of 24 Green Goddess Grain Bowl This healthy grain bowl packs in the greens with peas, asparagus and a creamy yogurt dressing. Tofu adds protein while keeping it vegetarian, but you could also swap in cooked shrimp or chicken for a satisfying dinner or packable lunch ready in just 15 minutes. View Recipe 10 of 24 Couscous & Chickpea Salad Cooked couscous and canned chickpeas come together in this quick lunch salad. The basil vinaigrette makes it taste anything but basic! When in season, we recommend adding fresh chopped tomatoes for a spin on tabbouleh. View Recipe 11 of 24 Spicy Ramen Noodle Cup Soup Packs 16g Protein Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster In just 15 minutes, you can make three jars of vegetarian ramen cup soup that you can bring to work or school. These cup soups are not only a time-saver, but they're also packed with protein from hard-boiled eggs, which will help keep you satisfied until your next meal. View Recipe 12 of 24 Green Salad with Edamame & Beets Katie Webster This big salad is a feast for the eyes and an everyday way to incorporate nutrient-rich beets and plant-based protein from edamame (green soybeans). If you're not a fan of cilantro, mix in freshly chopped basil or dill instead. View Recipe 13 of 24 Chickpea & Veggie Grain Bowl This high-fiber vegetarian grain bowl is packed with colorful veggies and plant-based protein to keep you feeling energized and satisfied. View Recipe 14 of 24 Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Halloumi Take advantage of healthy convenience foods, such as pureed vegetable soups, to make a healthy meal in minutes. We enhance the flavor of boxed butternut squash soup with curry powder, then top it with irresistible halloumi cheese. Serve with warm whole-grain pita bread. View Recipe 15 of 24 Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas This healthy high-fiber salad comes together in just 10 minutes. Serve it right away or pack it in individual servings for four super-satisfying high-fiber lunches for the week ahead. To cut down on prep time, we're using preshredded Brussels sprouts from the produce department and store-bought roasted chickpeas. Look for roasted chickpea snacks with the healthy snacks or nuts at your grocery store. View Recipe 16 of 24 Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad Craving crunch? Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots and chow mein noodles. This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette. View Recipe 17 of 24 Hearty Tomato Soup with Beans & Greens Garlicky kale and creamy white beans elevate simple canned tomato soup into a 10-minute lunch or dinner that really satisfies. Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture. Look for a brand that's low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 milligrams of sodium per serving. View Recipe 18 of 24 Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Sauce This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department. View Recipe 19 of 24 Roasted Veggie & Quinoa Salad Quick, simple and packed with satisfying protein and fiber, this salad makes a perfect lunch or easy one-dish dinner. View Recipe 20 of 24 Ham and Broccoli Topped Baked Potato Jazz up your simple baked potato with a quickly microwaved topping. View Recipe 21 of 24 Loaded Chicken-Quinoa Salad Turn simple precooked ingredients into a delicious one-dish meal, high in fiber and with plenty of protein to keep you feeling satisfied. View Recipe 22 of 24 Roasted Veggie & Hummus Pita Pockets These satisfying and tasty pita-pocket sandwiches are packed with roasted veggies and greens. A spread of hummus adds creaminess and keeps everything from falling out. View Recipe 23 of 24 Tomato Bun Tuna Melt Make a bun out of a tomato in this healthy low-carb tuna melt recipe that swaps bread for veggies. You save 23 grams of carbohydrate and get 1 veggie serving while you're at it! View Recipe 24 of 24 Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie Bowl With a whopping 19 g of protein, this one-dish meal will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit