5 Healthy Lunch Ideas To Lose Weight, Easy Healthy Recipes

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THE WINNING COMBO for fat loss is regular exercise and eating the right food. Although this may not sound too complicated, many guys still struggle to lose weight—even the ones who work out regularly.

Everybody looks forward to that time of day when you can take a lunch break. here we have 5 healthy lunch recipes that will give your body the nutrients it needs to keep going for the rest of the day and leave you feeling great.

Here are 5 Healthy Lunch Ideas For Weight Loss that have plenty of fiber, healthy fat, and protein to help you shed fat

1 white bean salad recipe 330 calories (1 serving)

Ingredients

2 cups mixed salad greens
1/4 chopped cucumbers
5 cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 avocado
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine greens, cucumbers ,tomatoes , avocado and beans in a medium bowl Drizzle with vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and transfer to a large plate. enjoy!

2 Chicken with bell pepper and corn stir-fry recipe 300 calories (1 serving)

Ingredients

1 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 pounds chicken breast
1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 tsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 medium red bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cups sliced carrots/
1/4 cups chopped red onion/
4 tablespoons water
1/4 cups canned corn
1 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp lime juice
1/4 avocado, diced

Preparation

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and stir for 2 minutes and add chicken and Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is just cooked through, 5 minutes. Add carrots, bell peppers, water ,salt ,black pepper and Cook cover until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in corn, ground cumin, cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in lime juice and cook for 1 minute more.
Serve the chicken over the corn mixture, topped with avocado.

3 Spinach pasta salad 340 calories (1 serving)

Ingredients

1 cup chopped spinach
5 cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup edamame
2 tablespoons low fat cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 Teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 cup cooked whole-wheat fusilli
1 cup water

Preparation

cook pasta according to package directions.
Whisk vinegar, oil, dill, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add pasta, spinach, tomatoes, edamame, cheese and onion; stir to combine. Serve on a large plate and top with cheese.

4 tuna pasta salad 340 calories (1 serving)

Ingredients

1/4 cup whole wheat macaroni pasta
1/3 medium shredded carrot
5 cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup Kalamata olives
1/2 tsp parsley chopped
1 tbsp. white vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 can tuna in water
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions.
In large bowl, add shredded ,carrot and tomatoes and olives sliced in half, add tuna and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, and ground black pepper; add it to the mixture.Toss until the mixture is thoroughly combined.

5 Pasta-e-fagioli 270 calories (1 serving)

Ingredients

1/4 cup whole grain medium pasta shells
2 oz instead no-salt-added white beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cups chopped Onions 40g
1/8 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped carrot
1 glove garlic
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/8 teaspoon red chili pepper
4 oz reduced-sodium chicken broth
3,5 oz no-salt-added diced tomato sauce, undrained
1 tsp shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a Small Stock Pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add onions, garlic, celery, carrot, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened, stirring frequently. Stir in oregano, and chili pepper.

Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, broth, and pasta shells. reduce heat. Simmer, and cover, about 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
If water is all absorbed before the pasta is cooked, you may need to add more hot water.

Add beans into pasta mixture. Simmer about 5 minutes or until heated through.
Stir in parsley . Immediately ladle into serving bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and enjoy.

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