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10 of the best healthy lunch recipes

Browse our healthy lunch recipes to kick start your new year. These make great economical packed lunches too.
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Harissa chicken with protein tabbouleh

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Quinoa is a grain packed full of protein, and when combined with low fat chicken breast will keep you fuller for longer. This is also easily transportable for a healthy work lunch.

Recipe: Harissa chicken with quinoa tabbouleh

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Beetroot soup

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Vibrant and delicious, soup is a great healthy lunch option. Just leave out the creme fraiche garnish if you want to be extra good.

Recipe: Beetroot soup


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Halloumi salad

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This hearty salad has a creamy houmous dressing and toasted pitta croutons, which tastes naughtier than it is.

Recipe: Halloumi salad


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Minted couscous

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Couscous is a great, cheap, storecupboard ingredient perfect for mixing into salads. You can leave this to cool then mix in any cooked meats or fish - try leftover roast chicken, smoked mackerel, or crumble in some feta or goat's cheese. Or enjoy warm with a fillet of salmon.

Recipe: Minted couscous


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Bean and bacon stew

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You can use any beans you like in this warming stew. Make the night before and just warm up the next day for a simple, satisfying lunch.

Recipe: Bean and bacon stew


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Vietnamese rice salad

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Make a big batch of this vegetarian salad on a Sunday to see you through the week. The zingy Vietnamese dressing will liven up your lunchtime!

Recipe: Vietnamese rice salad


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Fresh Vietnamese prawn rolls

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These spring rolls are a great portable lunch and a good way to use up leftover vegetables. They are also much lighter than the deep-fried version.

Recipe: Fresh Vietnamese prawn rolls


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Chicken chow mein

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Double up this recipe and enjoy for dinner, then for lunch the next day. These can be easily reheated in the microwave and enjoyed warm for a delicious lunch. You can also swap the chicken for strips of beef steak, pork, or keep it veggie.

Recipe: Chicken chow mein


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Courgette and pepper frittata

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This dish is simple and quick to prepare and great served warm or cold. Use different cheeses if you like, or leave out altogether to make this really guilt-free.

Recipe: Courgette and pepper frittata


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Spinach, avocado and crab wraps

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Crab is a delicious lunchtime treat - here it's enjoyed in a tortilla wrap packed with good-for-you ingredients. Better than a boring sandwich!

Recipe: Spinach, avocado and crab wraps


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