5 Easy Lunches

If you are watching your weight or want to have a simple lunch solution without spending a bundle, we have a few easy lunches for you. You can make it in advance or put it together at work with a few simple ingredients. Calories may vary depending on the brand used.

ROAST BEEF ON HUMMUS AND WHOLEGRAIN

Ingredients:

• 2 slices roast beef
• 2 sliced wholegrain bread (look for higher protein count)
• 2 tablespoons plain hummus
• 2 tomato slices

Directions

1. Toast the bread

2. Spread the hummus on each side

3. Put roast beef and tomato slices on each side

4. Make it a sandwich!

Calories: 360

TURKEY BASIL PITA

Ingredients:

• 1 Whole-wheat pita bread
• 3 slices roast turkey meat (if buying packaged, look for plain or roasted turkey)
• 2 leaves of fresh basil found in any herb section (learn how to start your own Herb Garden now)
• 1 slice provolone cheese (or a similar white cheese variety)
• 2 pieces roasted pepper (found in a jar)

Directions

1. Slice the pita open

2. Put the ingredients over in any order

3. Put in a toaster oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F (or use a regular oven for 5 minutes). Once the cheese is melting and the pita is browning, it′s ready.

Calories: 330

CHICKEN SPINACH AVOCADO SALAD

Ingredients:

• 1 piece grilled chicken (about 4 oz), sliced
• 2 cups baby spinach, washed
• ¼ medium avocado
• 1 tbsp toasted or dry-roasted sliced almonds
• 5 small grape tomatoes
• Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp
• Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp
• Salt and lots of ground pepper

Directions

1.Slice grilled chicken and avocado

2. Add to the pre-washed baby spinach

3. Add almonds and tomatoes

4. Generously season with pepper and some salt

5. Top with oil and balsamic vinegar

6. Mix well and enjoy!

Calories: 490

GARDEN PASTA SALAD

Ingredients:

• 2 cups small pasta (fusilli or penne work great)
• 1 bell pepper or 2 halves of different colors
• 1 tomato
• 1 cup baby spinach
• ½ cup mixed olives, no pits
• ½ cup shredded white cheese (mozzarella or parmesan)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. Cook the pasta per package directions, drain

2. Slice bell peppers, tomatoes and olives; add to pasta along with baby spinach

3. Top with cheese and olive oil, season with salt and mix well.

Calories: 500

MEDITERRANEAN OMELET

Ingredients:

• 2 medium eggs
• ½ cup skim milk
• ½ onion
• 1 tomato
• ½ cup green olives
• Salt and pepper to season
• Wheat toast

Directions

1. Chop the onion and cook to a golden color in a small skillet with a bit of cooking spray or olive oil

2. Chop the tomato into small cubes and add to the pan, cook mixing frequently

3. Whisk 2 eggs and ½ cup milk, season with salt and pepper

4. Pour the egg mixture into the pan over the onion and tomato, cover

5. Once the omelet gets fluffy, it's ready to serve

6. Add a wheat toast for a quality serving of carbs

Calories: 410