{"id":24908,"date":"2021-07-19T18:46:28","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T18:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=24908"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"300-calorie-lunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/","title":{"rendered":"300-Calorie Lunch Ideas: 10 Meal Options That Won&#8217;t Leave You Hungry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#What_Makes_A_Lunch_Healthy\" >What Makes A Lunch Healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#Low-Calorie_Lunch_Ideas_Under_300_Calories\" >Low-Calorie Lunch Ideas Under 300 Calories<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#Mediterranean_Tuna_Corn_Salad_8\" >Mediterranean Tuna Corn Salad (8)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#Chicken_Chili_Lime_Salad_10\" >Chicken Chili Lime Salad (10)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#Veggie_Chickpea_Tabbouleh_6\" >Veggie Chickpea Tabbouleh (6)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#Creamy_Chicken_And_Spinach_Pasta_5\" >Creamy Chicken And Spinach Pasta (5)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#Shrimp_And_Avocado_Salad_11\" >Shrimp And Avocado Salad (11)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#Spicy_Chickpea_%E2%80%9CTuna%E2%80%9D_Salad_Sandwich_4\" >Spicy Chickpea \u201cTuna\u201d Salad Sandwich (4)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#Chicken_Dumplings_With_Buttermilk_Herb_Sauce_2\" >Chicken Dumplings With Buttermilk Herb Sauce (2)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#Moroccan_Chickpea_Salad_9\" >Moroccan Chickpea Salad (9)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#Buffalo_Chicken_Salad_Wrap_1\" >Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap (1)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#Baked_Chicken_Pomodoro_3\" >Baked Chicken Pomodoro (3)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/300-calorie-lunch\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever wondered, &#8220;what should I eat for lunch that&#8217;s healthy and low-calorie?&#8221; You&#8217;re not alone. It&#8217;s a struggle everyone trying to lose weight has gone through at some point in the process, for sure! When you&#8217;re trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-diet-for-pcos\/\">lose weight<\/a>, a 300-calorie balanced lunch is an easy way to get all the nutrients you need while also keeping up with your daily recommended energy intake. You&#8217;ll be surprised to find out that there&#8217;s no reason why you can&#8217;t have a delicious meal that won&#8217;t cost you more than 300 calories! These lunch ideas are the perfect solution if you&#8217;re looking for a fresh new take on what to eat instead of fast food or processed foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=300_Calorie_Lunch_Ideas\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_A_Lunch_Healthy\"><\/span><b>What Makes A Lunch Healthy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy lunches contain low-calorie foods that keep you feeling full and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-with-progesterone\/\">energized throughout the day<\/a>. They typically feature whole grains, veggies, fruits, lean and plant-based proteins, and even some dairy foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/healthy-eating-plate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The trick is to make sure you&#8217;re choosing healthy lunches that appeal to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that you don&#8217;t need to eat the same thing every day. In fact, variety is a great way to make sure you actually stick with your healthy lunches over the long haul.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Calorie_Lunch_Ideas_Under_300_Calories\"><\/span><b>Low-Calorie Lunch Ideas Under 300 Calories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your goal is to lose weight, choose meals that are around 300 calories or less. If you just want a light lunch, opt for meals in the range of 200-300 calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As long as you are careful with how many extra calories are in your lunch from the drink and side dishes you choose to go along with it, then you will be able to eat one of these <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-calorie-lunch-recipes-for-weight-loss\/\">lunches<\/a> daily without going over your calorie intake for the day. The main thing is portion control (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/healthy-eating-plate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=300_Calorie_Lunch_Ideas\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28831 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3391-1024x576.png\" alt=\"300 calorie lunch\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3391.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3391-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3391.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3391.png 1383w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At first, when you&#8217;re limiting yourself to 300 calories, you must pay attention not only to what meal idea you pick but also to the size of your portions and servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s easy when using recipes online or nutritional information on pre-made food packaging if they provide serving sizes, as this helps gauge how many servings are in a container. If there is no serving size given, then you can just use your best judgment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if the ingredients list says &#8220;8 servings&#8221;, and there are 4 of you eating for lunch, split up the contents evenly, so each person eats half a serving or two servings apiece.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if one recipe is for six servings, but you&#8217;re going to be splitting it with another person, and there are only 2 of you eating this meal, then make sure that each person has three full servings rather than one serving and five half-servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficult? Not really! You can actually keep things interesting with these ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=300_Calorie_Lunch_Ideas\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28981 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3455-1024x576.png\" alt=\"300 calorie lunch\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3455.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3455-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3455.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3455.png 1210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mediterranean_Tuna_Corn_Salad_8\"><\/span><b>Mediterranean Tuna Corn Salad (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebroken.com\/mediterranean-tuna-salad-recipe\/\"><b>8<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Mediterranean tuna <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salad-diet-plan-for-2-weeks\/\">corn salad<\/a> is a classic that utilizes any leftover cooked corn you might have on hand for a quick meal. But it works just as well with sweet, frozen corn too. The goat cheese and tomatoes add the perfect amount of creaminess to cut the bite from the pepperoncini. If you want something more substantial, it pairs very well with a chopped salad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients<\/b><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canned tuna in olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grape tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red onions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orange bell pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cucumbers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marinated artichokes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red wine vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh parsley and dill<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a fork, remove the tuna chunks from the olive oil and place them in a bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the bowl, add all vegetables, including cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, parsley, artichokes, and lemon zest. Stir them well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add in olive oil and the red wine vinegar as dressing, then combine the salad. Cover the whole thing and put in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe courtesy of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebroken.com\/mediterranean-tuna-salad-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little Broken.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/28-day-mediterranean-diet-plan\/\">28-Day Mediterranean Diet Plan: Should You Give It A Try Or Not?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chicken_Chili_Lime_Salad_10\"><\/span><b>Chicken Chili Lime Salad (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/southwestern-chicken-salad\/\"><b>10<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat this chicken chili lime salad in spring or summer by the pool, or take it for lunch outdoors at your favorite park. It&#8217;s excellent using up colorful peppers and juicy radishes right from your garden for a healthy green base to top with chicken and yogurt dressing. This nutritious salad packs well for lunch, but you can also enjoy it at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marinade\/Dressing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro (or flat-leaf parsley)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cloves garlic, crushed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon brown sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2-3\/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to your preference of spice)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 teaspoon ground Cumin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup plain greek yogurt (or sour cream) &#8211; FOR DRESSING ONLY<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the Salad:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup grape\/cherry tomatoes, halved<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 ripe avocado, sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 cups romaine (cos) lettuce leaves, washed and dried<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup black beans, washed and rinsed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup corn, washed and rinsed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whisk all your dressing ingredients in a blender till the mixture is smooth. Leave out the yogurt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your chicken fillets in a dish and marinate with half of the dressing. Leave it to marinate in the fridge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grill the fillets in a hot skillet over medium-high heat, until they turn golden on both sides.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slice chicken into strips and place them into a bowl. Add the other salad ingredients, including leaves, avocado slices, corn, and black beans, then combine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix your dressing with the green yogurt and drizzle over the salad.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe courtesy of\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/southwestern-chicken-salad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cafe Delites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=300_Calorie_Lunch_Ideas\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29012 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3563-1024x577.png\" alt=\"300 calorie lunch\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3563.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3563-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3563.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3563.png 1245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Veggie_Chickpea_Tabbouleh_6\"><\/span><b>Veggie Chickpea Tabbouleh (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygorgeousrecipes.com\/easy-chickpea-tabbouleh-recipe\/\"><b>6<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flavors of traditional tabbouleh inspired this veggie chickpea tabbouleh. Fresh parsley and mint keep it light, while roasted tomatoes make it a hearty meal in one bowl. It&#8217;s full of fiber and protein, and you can use up any vegetables that might be lingering in your fridge too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is also a great way to eat more chickpeas because they are packed with many good things like iron, folate, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. If you don&#8217;t have dried apricots on hand, or they&#8217;re not in the season where you live, just omit them from the recipe. Substitute another dried fruit if desired.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup bulgur wheat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup chopped fresh parsley (a large bunch of fresh parsley)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 leaves of fresh mint<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 large <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tomato-diet\/\">tomatoes<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 spring onions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 tsp salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/8 tsp black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse the wheat with cold water, then place it in a pan with two cups of water. Let it cook till tender, then rinse it again in cold water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add in the bulgur plus chopped veggies like parsley, green onions, mint, and tomatoes in a bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add in salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Serve and enjoy!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe courtesy of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygorgeousrecipes.com\/easy-chickpea-tabbouleh-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Gorgeous Recipes.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=300_Calorie_Lunch_Ideas\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creamy_Chicken_And_Spinach_Pasta_5\"><\/span><b>Creamy Chicken And Spinach Pasta (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/creamy-avocado-spinach-pasta\/\"><b>5<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&#8217;t have a lot of time to make lunch, try this creamy chicken and spinach pasta for a protein-packed meal that comes together in less than 15 minutes. The healthy fats from avocado help fill you up for hours without weighing you down so that you can stay productive throughout your day. Before serving it, top with finely chopped red onion and sliced grape tomatoes for some extra color.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If desired, serve over whole wheat penne pasta or brown rice instead of white couscous; either way works well. It either lends itself well to being frozen as well, if there are any leftovers as long as the proposed additions are included.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 clove garlic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-avocado-for-weight-loss\/\">avocado<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\/4 to 1 cup pasta water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup spinach fresh<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup pecans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup basil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 oz spaghetti dry, or fettuccine, I used semolina pasta<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 tsp salt or to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 tsp pepper or to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook the pasta <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as instructed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the package.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add all the other ingredients into a blender to make a smooth avocado sauce. If the mixture is bumpy, add in some of the pasta water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the sauce and add into a bowl; toss the pasta in the sauce and serve.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe courtesy of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/creamy-avocado-spinach-pasta\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jo Cooks.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=300_Calorie_Lunch_Ideas\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29031 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3539-1024x576.png\" alt=\"300 calorie lunch\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3539.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3539-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3539.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3539.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shrimp_And_Avocado_Salad_11\"><\/span><b>Shrimp And Avocado Salad (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/zesty-lime-shrimp-and-avocado-salad\/\"><b>11<\/b><\/a><b>)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy this shrimp avocado salad for a light lunch on a lazy day. You can pack it in a lunch box with some cut veggies or even in your kid&#8217;s school lunch box. It&#8217;s perfectly scooped up with flour tortilla chips, pita triangles, or toasted baguette slices drizzled with olive oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup chopped red onion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 lb jumbo cooked, peeled shrimp, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 tsp kosher salt, black pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium tomato, diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium Hass avocado, diced (about 5 oz)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 limes, juice of<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 jalapeno, seeds removed, diced fine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp chopped cilantro<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine red onions with olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Allow marinating for at least five minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a separate bowl, combine chopped shrimp, jalape\u00f1os, tomato, and avocado.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now combine all the ingredients whole, adding cilantro and salt to taste.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe courtesy of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/zesty-lime-shrimp-and-avocado-salad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SkinnyTaste.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spicy_Chickpea_%E2%80%9CTuna%E2%80%9D_Salad_Sandwich_4\"><\/span><b>Spicy Chickpea \u201cTuna\u201d Salad Sandwich (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/chickpea-tuna-salad\/\"><b>4<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of us probably have our own version of &#8220;tuna&#8221; salad that we eat on sandwiches for lunch as kids or adults because it is delicious! This chickpea &#8220;tuna&#8221; salad uses a combination of white beans and chickpeas and gets seasoned with capers, dill, and extra virgin olive oil.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 small red onion thinly sliced, about 1\/2 cup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 15-ounce can reduce sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large seedless English cucumber halved lengthwise and cut into 1\/4-inch slices (I leave the peel on)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 red bell pepper cored and cut into 1\/4 inch strips, then cut into halves (or thirds if very long)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 ounces solid pack albacore tuna in water wild-caught if possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 cups arugula<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup parsley finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup Feta Cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the Dressing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 1 large lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 teaspoon ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place red onions in a bowl of cold water and let it rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add bell pepper, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, arugula, and the tuna pieces in a separate bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare the dressing in a small mason jar, then drizzle enough onto the salad.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toss the salad to coat all the ingredients in the dressing, then add in feta cheese and parsley and toss again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add salt and pepper for taste.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe courtesy of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/chickpea-tuna-salad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well Plated by Erin.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tuna-and-water-diet\/\">Tuna And Water Diet: What Do Experts Say About Following It?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=300_Calorie_Lunch_Ideas\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29115 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"300 calorie lunch\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1-1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1-1.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chicken_Dumplings_With_Buttermilk_Herb_Sauce_2\"><\/span><b>Chicken Dumplings With Buttermilk Herb Sauce (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodista.com\/recipe\/NJWLNLVK\/chicken-and-buttermilk-herb-dumplings\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These chicken dumplings are the perfect kind of comfort food! Packed with shredded chicken, they come together on a day when you have some time to spare in the kitchen. The buttermilk herb sauce is so delicious that you will want to lick your plate\u2013but don&#8217;t do that unless you plan on sharing them!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken and Stock:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 (3 to 31\/2 pound) whole organic chicken<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 bay leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 sprigs thyme<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 black peppercorns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buttermilk Herb Dumplings:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 1\/2 tablespoons baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/craving-eggs\/\">eggs<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup chives, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup parsley, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup buttermilk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sauce:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup frozen peas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-carrots-keto\/\">carrots<\/a>, diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 stalks celery, diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup frozen pearl onions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cloves garlic, minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 bay leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 cups chicken stock<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup heavy cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freshly ground black pepper for garnish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chopped chives and parsley for garnish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a Dutch oven, add all the chicken and stock ingredients, then cover with water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about an hour.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the chicken is cooked, remove and leave aside to rest. Reserve the stock and shred the chicken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make the dumplings, sift all the dry ingredients.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In another bowl, break the eggs and add chives, buttermilk, and parsley. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and fold the dough till it comes together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare the sauce by taking a Dutch oven and placing it over medium-high heat. Add in butter, then saute the vegetables for about 5 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now add on some flour to make a roux and keep stirring as you add in the chicken stock.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add in the frozen peas and pearl onions and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir in heavy cream, add the shredded chicken into the sauce, discard the bay leaves, and then drop the dumplings into the sauce.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let the dumplings stew for 10 minutes, until they are well-cooked, and firm to touch. Turn them over, and repeat. Then season with chives, parsley, and black pepper.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe courtesy of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodista.com\/recipe\/NJWLNLVK\/chicken-and-buttermilk-herb-dumplings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foodista.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moroccan_Chickpea_Salad_9\"><\/span><b>Moroccan Chickpea Salad (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deliciouseveryday.com\/moroccan-chickpea-salad-recipe\/\"><b>9<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Moroccan-inspired chickpea salad can quickly become one of your favorite lunches. The flavors are unique, and it makes a great meal on its own or works as a side dish to take with you when you&#8217;re on the go. It&#8217;s packed with protein from the chickpeas and Greek yogurt, so it will keep you full without weighing you down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained, 2 cans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 red onion diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cloves garlic minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup dried cranberries chopped, Turkish apricots would work well here too<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 preserved lemon rind only, finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 lemon juice only<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp soy sauce gluten-free variety if needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp ground cumin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups baby spinach leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup parsley finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for a vegan version<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2153 cup pistachios roughly chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pomegranate Molasses to serve<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add in chickpeas, onions, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, spices, garlic, and cranberries in a bowl. Leave the mix for an hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take some baby spinach and line a bowl with a few leaves; top with the chickpea mixture, parsley, yogurt, pistachios, and pomegranate molasses at the top.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe Courtesy of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easyfamilyrecipes.com\/chicken-pomodoro-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy Family Recipes.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=300_Calorie_Lunch_Ideas\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=300_Calorie_Lunch_Ideas\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29371 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"300 calorie lunch\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buffalo_Chicken_Salad_Wrap_1\"><\/span><b>Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/bitesofflavor.com\/buffalo-chicken-salad-wrap\/\"><b>1<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrap this buffalo chicken salad in a lettuce leaf or crunchy cabbage for a super satisfying lunch that won&#8217;t leave you hungry! Add some celery sticks if you need more crunch, and top it all off with blue cheese crumbles and ranch dressing to make it even more indulgent!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 cups diced oven roasted chicken breast (recipe link in the notes section)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup celery, chopped (about one celery stalk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 leaves from celery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup green onions, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup carrots, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup fat-free Greek Yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup reduced fat Feta Cheese, crumbled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/8 cup reduced fat mayo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/8 cup Buffalo sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc teaspoon mustard powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juice of half a lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 low carb whole wheat wraps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lettuce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomato<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oven Roasted the chicken till it&#8217;s tender.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dice the chicken into small pieces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chop the green onions, carrots, celery, and celery leaves.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a bowl, combine the diced chicken and diced vegetables. Add in feta cheese, mayo, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix and refrigerate for about an hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve over a lettuce leaf or tortilla.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe courtesy of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bitesofflavor.com\/buffalo-chicken-salad-wrap\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bites of Flavor.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baked_Chicken_Pomodoro_3\"><\/span><b>Baked Chicken Pomodoro (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/easyfamilyrecipes.com\/chicken-pomodoro-recipe\/\"><b>3<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This super easy weeknight meal will help you get dinner on the table in 30 minutes. It&#8217;s packed with protein from the chicken and quinoa \u2014 a plus when it comes to lunch leftovers! Pile some of this baked chicken Pomodoro onto lettuce leaves for an easy sandwich that doesn&#8217;t skimp on flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the chicken:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 lbs chicken breast cutlets (or thinly sliced chicken breasts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 tsp salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 tsp pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 tsp garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the sauce:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 onion minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 cloves garlic pressed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 oz grape tomatoes halved<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup chicken broth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 tsp <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-makes-me-sleepy\/\">sugar<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a skillet and heat some oil over medium-high heat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it&#8217;s hot enough, season the chicken with salt, garlic, and pepper, then sear the chicken on both sides till it&#8217;s brown. Remove the chicken and set it aside to rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the remaining oil into the skillet and add onions and garlic. Cool while stirring to remove bits of chicken in the skillet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the onions are caramelized, add tomatoes, basil, oregano, and chicken broth, then let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes while stirring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add salt and pepper, then the chicken over the sauce. Let it simmer for another five to eight minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipe courtesy of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easyfamilyrecipes.com\/chicken-pomodoro-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy Family Recipes.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having 300 calories for lunch is easy to achieve if you have a range of meal options. Many tasty, healthy choices will keep your energy up without making you feel stuffed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re on a diet and need to watch what you eat or are just trying to be more healthy, it is vital to learn how to make good choices when it comes to lunchtime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can&#8217;t always rely on the cafeteria for healthy food at work because most of them offer foods that may seem like they are healthy but sometimes aren&#8217;t. When ordering out, there is no way of knowing if fat has been added in excess, which is why preparing your own meals from scratch is healthier for you overall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=300_Calorie_Lunch_Ideas\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=300_Calorie_Lunch_Ideas\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SOURCES:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bitesofflavor.com\/buffalo-chicken-salad-wrap\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buffalo chicken salad wrap<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, bitesofflavor.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodista.com\/recipe\/NJWLNLVK\/chicken-and-buttermilk-herb-dumplings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken and Buttermilk Herb Dumplings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, foodista.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easyfamilyrecipes.com\/chicken-pomodoro-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Pomodoro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, easyfamilyrecipes.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/chickpea-tuna-salad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chickpea Tuna Salad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, wellplated.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/creamy-avocado-spinach-pasta\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creamy Avocado and Spinach Pasta<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019, jocooks.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygorgeousrecipes.com\/easy-chickpea-tabbouleh-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy chickpea tabbouleh <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(n.d., mygorgeousrecipes.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/healthy-eating-plate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy Eating Plate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebroken.com\/mediterranean-tuna-salad-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediterranean tuna salad recipe <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(2020, littlebroken.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deliciouseveryday.com\/moroccan-chickpea-salad-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moroccan Chickpea Salad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, deliciouseveryday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/southwestern-chicken-salad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southwestern chicken salad with a low fat creamy dressing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., cafedelites.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/zesty-lime-shrimp-and-avocado-salad\/\">Zesty lime shrimp and avocado salad<\/a> (2019, skinnytaste.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wondered, &#8220;what should I eat for lunch that&#8217;s healthy and low-calorie?&#8221; You&#8217;re not alone. 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