Spring greens tartine with prosciutto, fontina, and a fried egg?
Yes, that’s on the lunch menu.
Move over sad desk salads and hastily made sandwiches.
Photo: GREG DUPREE
Trust us: These dishes will put your boring lunches to shame.
Avocados lend extra creaminess to each bite.
Sprinkle the toast with fresh dill and parsley before you enjoy.
Jen Causey
Serving on a hoagie roll ensures you’ll stay full until dinner.
The entire meal goes from pan to table in under 25 minutes.
Serve over a bed of greens with crusty bread orhomemade potato chips.
Greg DuPree
In addition to shrimp and pearled farro, you’ll find pickles, crispy fried onions, and watercress.
Serve with crusty bread to sop up the umami-rich dressing.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Move over tuna, chicken, and shrimp salad.
Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Chickpeas are a versatile, high-protein vegan alternative that are making their way to superfood status.
The final toppinga picture-perfect fried eggadds more filling protein.
A tangle of baby arugula and a sprinkle of fried onions round out this easy-to-make lunch option.
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A refreshing cabbage and sauerkraut slaw elevates them from kiddie food to wicked good.
Make the slaw ahead to cut down on lunch-hour prep time.
Use pre-cooked shrimp to cut down on prep time.
Victor Protasio
Serve with a side salad or French fries to solidify its lunchtime status.
Gut-friendly miso acts as a thickener and provides a boost of umami, while the corn pulls double duty.
Cobs infuse the broth with their sweet flavor, and kernels add body.
Alison Miksch
Chickpea Tuna Salad
Not a mayonnaise fan?
Don’t throw those mayo-based lunch salads off the table yet.
Even if youarea fan, you won’t miss the mayo one bit.
Greg DuPree
Whip up a quick salad of spinach, avocado, and pumpkin seeds to go with it.
All that’s left is to mix the mayo, sour cream, and salsa dressing.
And don’t forget crushed tortilla chips on topthey’re the best part!
Greg DuPree
Muffuletta-Style Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Fred Hardy
What transforms a standardgrilled cheese sandwichinto a New Orleans-style muffuletta?
Just about everything except the “grilled” part.
Swap the produce with whatever you have on hand, and top with hot sauce for a little kick.
Caitlin Bensel
Thinly sliced Brussels team with radicchio while pecans, dried cranberries, and cheese add heft.
Gochujang or Sriracha sauce adds a Thai kick to this hearty option.
Don’t skimp on the croutons, though!
Greg DuPree
They make the soup more filling and add a satisfying crunch.
This ensures a golden brown crust that will have you reaching for a second helping.
Thanks to recipe shortcutscanned artichokes, frozen spinach, and store-bought salsa verdeit’s ready in just 15 minutes.
Victor Protasio
Borrowed from Ali Rosens book, 15 Minute Meals, it makes a great dinner, too.
It tops refrigerated pizza dough with mozzarella and Pecorino cheese along with crispy pancetta (or bacon).
Tofu Fried Rice
Gotleftover rice?
Tara Donne
Transform it into an Indian-inspired, vegetarian lunch.
Serve with a drizzle of yogurt for a creamy finish.
That’s all it takes for this veggie-packed bowl to come together.
Photo by: Victor Protasio
Make this four-serving recipe on Monday, and you’re set for lunch for the week!
Use leftover pork to make prep a breeze, and whip up the carrot and cucumber slaw in minutes.
This recipe layers corn tostadas with a black bean mixture, fried egg, and avocado slices.
Antonis Achilleos
They’re topped with fresh greens, thinly sliced radishes, and a drizzle of a lime-flavored crema.
Fusilli stands in for the “mac,” while mozzarella and Parmesan deliver on “cheese.”
That’s spread on a slice of toasted sourdough and topped with freshly sliced radish for a tangy crunch.Delicieux!
Victor Protasio
Chicken Satay Lettuce Wraps
This light lunch idea is inspired by a simple Asian lettuce wrap.
Southwestern Chicken Soup
You’d never expect this flavorful soup to be ready in 15 minutes.
Eat with a spoon or scooped tortilla chips.
Fred Hardy
Slow-Cooker Mississippi Pork Roast Rice Bowls
The slow cooker makes this pork roast juicy and fall-apart tender.
While we love this recipe as-is, the leftover roast works for several other lunch options.
Try stuffing the pork into tacos or a sub sandwich.
Victor Protasio
Tilapia and shrimp, to be exact.
Greg DuPree
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