Healthy Recipes Mealtimes Healthy Lunch Recipes 18 Easy 5-Ingredient Lunches for Summer 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 Updated on June 27, 2024 Close Simplicity doesn’t mean compromising on flavor, especially with these delicious lunch recipes. With only five ingredients, they come together easily and taste amazing. Recipes like Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions or 5-Ingredient Brie and Blackberry Jam Grilled Cheese will delight your taste buds this summer without overwhelming your grocery list! 01 of 18 Ham and Broccoli Topped Baked Potato Jazz up your simple baked potato with a quickly microwaved topping. View Recipe 02 of 18 Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions These 15-minute quesadillas are a notch above basic with the addition of sautéed peppers and onions. View Recipe 03 of 18 5-Ingredient Brie and Blackberry Jam Grilled Cheese Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco This irresistible sandwich pairs creamy Brie cheese with a sweet-and-savory blackberry jam spread for the perfect ultra-quick lunch or dinner option. View Recipe 04 of 18 English Muffin Pizza with Tomato & Olives Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh This pizza-inspired English muffin topped with tomato, cheese, olives and oregano does triple duty—it's great as a snack or as part of a delicious breakfast or lunch. View Recipe 05 of 18 Spinach & Egg Sweet Potato Toast Skip the gluten and get some vitamin C with this healthy sweet potato toast recipe. Topped with spinach, egg and a dash of hot sauce, it's a delicious alternative to eggs Benedict. View Recipe 06 of 18 Southwest Black-Bean Pasta Salad Bowls In this Southwestern-style pasta salad, we're using pasta made with black beans to bump up the fiber to an impressive 14 grams per serving. View Recipe 07 of 18 Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls Curry doesn't have to take hours to prepare. With the help of our sheet-pan meal-prep chicken (see associated recipe) and some cooked whole grains, you can make these meal-prep bowls in just a few minutes! Keep them in the fridge for an easy dinner on a busy weeknight or for healthy grab-and-go lunches throughout the week. View Recipe 08 of 18 Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing 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 09 of 18 Turkey Apple Cheddar Sandwich It only takes 5 minutes to make this healthy sandwich with whole-wheat bread and the classic combination of Cheddar cheese and apples that everyone will love. View Recipe 10 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 11 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. View Recipe 12 of 18 Apple & Cheddar Pita Pockets The classic combo of apples and Cheddar is highlighted with brown mustard and fresh greens, and tucked in a hearty whole-wheat pita to make a satisfying lunch. View Recipe 13 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 14 of 18 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 15 of 18 Green Goddess Quinoa Bowls with Arugula & Shrimp With a few simple items, including fully cooked quinoa, cooked shrimp and bottled salad dressing, you'll have all the ingredients you need to make these salad bowls in under 20 minutes. View Recipe 16 of 18 Build-Your-Own Chicken Tacos This recipe keeps every element of the tacos separate, so you can have fun building your own mini tacos with all your favorite toppings. View Recipe 17 of 18 Open-Face Egg Sandwich In this healthy open-face egg sandwich recipe, Swiss cheese and chives are gently folded into the beaten egg and layered with tomato on multigrain toast. View Recipe 18 of 18 Buffalo-Style Bistro Lunch Box These tailgate-inspired lunch bowls can be assembled in about 15 minutes using just a handful of ingredients from your local specialty grocery store, like pregrilled chicken and spicy Buffalo-flavored hummus. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit