Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Healthy, Quick & Easy Lunch Recipes 18 All-Time Favorite 5-Ingredient Lunches in 15 Minutes 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 26, 2024 Close Looking for a simple yet flavorful lunch recipe? You’re in the right place! These delicious lunches come together in less than 15 minutes and have no more than five ingredients. They’ve also been among our most popular recipes, with great reviews and tons of traffic this past year. Try options like our Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich or our Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie for a tasty lunch that’s sure to leave you satisfied. 01 of 18 3-Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad Carolyn Hodges We put a flavor twist on the classic chicken salad by using a lemon-herb mayonnaise. Try other mayo varieties, like roasted garlic or chipotle lime, in this fast, no-cook lunch recipe. Serve this rotisserie chicken salad recipe with whole-grain crackers. View Recipe 02 of 18 Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread. View Recipe 03 of 18 Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that's so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture. View Recipe 04 of 18 Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & Tuna This power salad will keep you fueled for hours, thanks to 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Tossing the dressing and kale, and then letting it stand in the jar, softens it enough so you don't need to massage or cook it to make it tender. View Recipe 05 of 18 Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions These 15-minute quesadillas are a notch above basic with the addition of sautéed peppers and onions. Load them up with delicious toppings at the table. View Recipe 06 of 18 Mascarpone & Berries Toast Creamy mascarpone is delightful when topped with mixed berries and mint for this bright-tasting, easy and healthy breakfast toast. View Recipe 07 of 18 Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap. The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together—and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber. View Recipe 08 of 18 Spicy Slaw Bowls with Shrimp & Edamame The quick 10-minute Spicy Cabbage Slaw serves as the low-carb base in this veggie-packed lunch recipe. Topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help you power through the afternoon. View Recipe 09 of 18 Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie This creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy any chocolate cravings. It's so decadent you might want it as a dessert, too. View Recipe 10 of 18 Apple & Peanut Butter Toast A pinch of ground cardamom punches up the flavor in this classic combo of apples and peanut butter on toast. View Recipe 11 of 18 Chopped Salad with Sriracha Tofu & Peanut Dressing Prep four days' worth of high-protein vegan lunches using just four easy ingredients from your local specialty grocery store, including a veggie-heavy salad mix as a base. Because this salad mix is hearty, you can dress these bowls up to 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors in this healthy chopped salad to marry. If you can't find a hearty mix, go with broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts. View Recipe 12 of 18 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 13 of 18 Strawberry & Cream Cheese Sandwich Sliced strawberries and reduced-fat cream cheese come together in a sandwich for this quick and healthy lunchbox treat. View Recipe 14 of 18 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 15 of 18 Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Sandwich Creamy peanut butter and bananas are the key ingredients to this quick and easy breakfast. View Recipe 16 of 18 Salsa Scrambled Eggs Breakfast tacos are a great gluten-free alternative to the classic eggs and toast. Serve this easy scrambled egg recipe with a banana for a boost of potassium. View Recipe 17 of 18 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 18 of 18 Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin Peanut butter and banana are the original power couple. Top a simple toasted English muffin with the duo, then sprinkle everything with a hit of ground cinnamon for a healthy breakfast of champions. 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