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HEALTHY LUNCH IDEAS

Healthy Lunch Ideas: Quinoa Salad, Chickpea Wraps & Veggie Stir-Fry

A collection of nutritious and delicious lunch recipes including Quinoa Salad, Chickpea Wraps, and Veggie Stir-Fry.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 750 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large bowl
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Salad Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • 1 juice lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Chickpea Wrap Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Whole wheat wraps
  • Mixed greens
  • Sliced cucumbers and tomatoes for filling

Veggie Stir-Fry Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Cooked brown rice or quinoa for serving

Instructions
 

  • To prepare Quinoa Salad, cook the quinoa by combining 1 cup of rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool. Mix cooled quinoa with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and feta. Dress with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • For the Chickpea Wrap, mash chickpeas and avocado in a bowl. Stir in tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spread the mixture on a whole wheat wrap, add mixed greens, cucumbers, and tomatoes, then roll tightly and slice in half.
  • To make Veggie Stir-Fry, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Serve over brown rice or quinoa.

Notes

These recipes are customizable and can be adjusted to suit your taste preferences. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and seasonings.
Keyword healthy lunch, quinoa salad, chickpea wraps, veggie stir-fry