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Easy Lunch Recipes

Satisfying, portable and fast. From sandwiches to salads and everything in between, we'll make sure you never pack a boring lunch again. You'll find plenty of inspiration here whether you're taking lunch to work or packing lunch for kids.
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tiktok chicken salad
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Quesadillas benedict recipe
Quesadillas Benedict
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Creamy Avocado Mac and Cheese
Avocado Mac and Cheese
25 mins
Chicken omelet on a white plate
Chicken Omelet
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Grilled Chicken and Bacon Panini Sandwich
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Ham and Cheese Croissant
Ham and Cheese Croissant Recipe
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beyond meat Philly cheesesteak on a roll
Beyond Meat Philly Cheesesteak Recipe
25 mins
vegan lobster rolls served on a platter
Vegan Lobster Roll
13 mins
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe
20 mins
A platter of grilled honey chipotle chicken quesadillas, served with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole
Honey-Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas
25 mins
A plate of Mexican chicken salad, served with crackers
Ensalada de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Salad)
28 mins
Tomato puff pastry tart
Tomato Tart With Puff Pastry
55 mins
Bell Pepper Sandwiches
Bell Pepper Sandwich Recipe
15 mins
Fried Fish Sandwich With Tartar Sauce and Hand-Cut Chips
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Instant pot shredded chicken
Instant Pot Pulled Chicken Recipe
10 mins
Breakfast Nachos
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Egg white bites
Egg White Bites Recipe
30 mins
Mexican Fajita Kebabs on a platter
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Grinder sandwiches
Grinder Sandwich Recipe
15 mins
Quick cucumber salad
Quick Cucumber Salad Recipe
10 mins
Green goddess salad
Green Goddess Salad Recipe
20 mins
egg white frittata with marinara sauce on the side
Egg White Frittata Recipe
34 mins
Classic Egg Salad With Relish in a bowl, with a spoon
Classic Egg Salad With Relish Recipe
5 mins
Spaghetti salad in a bowl and on plates
Spaghetti Salad Recipe
32 mins
Tzatziki: Cucumber Yogurt Dip
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steak sandwich
Steak Sandwich
31 mins
frittata in the skillet
Easy Frittata Recipe
29 mins
Doritos-Crusted Babybels
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Cold soba noddle recipe
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Creamy Egg Salad (Without Mayo)
Creamy Egg Salad (Without Mayo)
10 mins
avocado tuna salad
Avocado Tuna Salad
15 mins
fried avocado wedges with chili lime mayo for dipping
Fried Avocado
25 mins
Three bunches of bibb lettuce
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Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad
Vegan Chickpea 'Tuna' Salad
15 mins
french bread pizza on a sheet tray
French Bread Pizza Recipe
20 mins
Three vegetarian bean and rice burritos stacked on top of each other
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Fat-Free Vegan Pasta Salad
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ultimate grilled cheese sandwich
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich
25 mins
Greek Chicken Soup (Avgolemono Soup)
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Four slices of avocado toast on a plate with various toppings
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Caprese sandwich
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Hot Asparagus and Tomato Salad
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meatball bombs
Cheesy Meatball Bombs
90 mins
Cemita Mexican pulled pork sandwich recipe
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mushroom toast
Savory Mushroom Toast Recipe
20 mins
Whitefish Salad on crackers and bagels
Smoked Whitefish Salad
10 mins
Basil pesto sauce
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fried sand dabs with quinoa salad
Oven-Fried Sanddab With Summer Salad
47 mins
Fresh Tomato Soup
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Sloppy Joe Cups
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Stuffed Mushrooms
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instant pot chili in a bowl with tortilla chips on the side
Instant Pot Chili Recipe
47 mins
British Corned Beef Hash recipe
British Corned Beef Hash
45 mins
ham quiche with crescent roll crust
Muffin Cup Ham and Cheddar Quiches
30 mins
Cool vegan cucumber soup
Summer Soup Recipe: Cool Vegan Cucumber Soup
30 mins
Beefy Taco Soup
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Roasted Sheet Pan Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, and Broccoli
Roasted Sheet Pan Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, and Broccoli
45 mins
Turkey taco soup
Turkey Taco Soup
20 mins
Stuffed Italian Sourdough Loaf Recipe
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Tramezzini
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