Feel full longerand get that all-important fiber boostwith these delicious lunch ideas.
Alison Miksch
Plenty of people focus on how much protein or specific nutrients they’re getting through their food.
How Much Fiber Do You Need?
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The short answer: Probably a lot more than you already get.
Eating more fiber can even have positive effects on your cholesterol and blood sugar.
High-Fiber Lunch Recipes
Honestly, these lunch recipes make delicious dinners, too.
Alison Miksch
Then you’ve got kale, and figs, which pack in even more fiber.
Chipotle chili brings the heat to give the burgers a bit of smoky flavor.
Even the tasty beet-and-kefir dressing offers a dose of fiber (plus a vibrant red color).
Jen Causey
Celery-and-Apple Salad With Crispy Buckwheat
Salads are always a good choice for a fiber-rich lunch idea.
Here, celery and applestwo of the highest-fiber veggies and fruitsare paired with an equally high-fiber grain, buckwheat.
Turkey Taco Salad
Beans and avocado are the fiber-rich ingredients in this tasty taco salad.
Alison Miksch
White Bean and Barley Soup With Tomatoes and Greens
Soup can be high in fiber, too.
White beans and barley pair up to bring the fiber to this easy soup.
If you want to really amp up the fiber, swap out the couscous for quinoa.
Greg Dupree
Carrots add a touch of sweetness, and a little extra fiber and nutrients as well.
To really boost the fiber content without losing the protein, swap in beans in lieu of tofu.
Salty feta, peppery arugula, tart sherry vinegar, and fragrant dill make the flavor a standout.
Caitlin Bensel
Just slather it on whole-grain bread with slices of cool cucumber and a sprinkle of za’atar.
The parsley, pine nut, and garlic pesto adds a punch of flavor on top.
Potato, Egg, and Avocado Hash
Any time is a good time for breakfast.
Alexandra Grablewski
Pair it with whole grain toast for an extra boost of fiber.
Don’t forget the sweet peasa cup of peas offers nine grams of fiber.
To increase the fiber even more, you’re able to swap out the couscous for quinoa.
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Superfood Lentil Salad
This superfood powerhouse salad features plenty of nutrients and fiber all on its own.
But you might top it off with a little avocado to enhance it even more.
It packs in nearly half of your recommended fiber intake.
Greg DuPree
(The romaine lettuce in this salad only offers a gram of fiber per cup!)
But you’ll be surprised what ingredients in this tasty salad boost its fiber content.
Turkey-Pumpkin Chili
Pumpkin puree is a surprisingly high-fiber ingredient, offering seven grams of fiber per cup.
Greg DuPree
Sweet Potato Kale Tortilla Soup
Sweet potatoes and kale are the base veggies in this tasty soup.
To really amp up the fiber, see to it that avocado is one of your toppings.
Miso adds a rich, umami flavor, and another three grams of fiber.
Caitlin Bensel
A peppery, raw almond Romesco sauce adds flavor and fiber to the dish.
Chorizo adds spice to a combo of chickpeas, tomatoes, peppers, and onions.
Punch up the flavor with a sherry vinaigrette infused with honey, and smoked paprika.
Lemony Lentil Soup
Consider this tasty lentil soup a comfort-food classic for those cold and rainy days.
Crispy roasted kale serves as a garnish.
Pair it with a whole-grain roll or sandwich for a hearty high-fiber lunch.
Eggplant Dip With Feta and Crudites
You don’t have to go big for lunch.
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