Lunch recipes from EAT SMARTER

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Colorful Salad Bowl recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Colorful Salad Bowl

with Spicy Chicken and Parmesan Dressing

4.285715
(7)

45 mins

45 mins

447 calories

88
Fried Sauerkraut recipe
Stomach-Soothing
Fried Sauerkraut

with Creamy Parsley Sauce

4.285715
(7)

45 mins

45 mins

316 calories

85
Oven Vegetables with Potatoes recipe
Healthy Leftovers
Oven Vegetables with Potatoes
4.285715
(7)

40 mins

40 mins

244 calories

100
Vegan Kohlrabi Stew recipe
Soul Food
Vegan Kohlrabi Stew

with brown rice

4.25
(8)

30 mins

45 mins

418 calories

100
Fried Rice with Chinese Cabbage and Carrots recipe
Low-Cal Dinner
Fried Rice with Chinese Cabbage and Carrots
4.27778
(18)

35 mins

35 mins

390 calories

97
Herb Scrambled Eggs recipe
Protein-Packed Vegetarian Recipe
Herb Scrambled Eggs

on Tomato Baguette

4.266665
(15)

15 mins

15 mins

263 calories

94
Potato and Cabbage Stew recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Potato and Cabbage Stew

(Family Style: For 2 Adults and 2 Kids)

4.266665
(15)

40 mins

60 mins

504 calories

86
Quick Chicken Schnitzel recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Quick Chicken Schnitzel

with Roasted Tomatoes and Marsala Wine

4.25926
(27)

15 mins

15 mins

237 calories

Spicy Lentil and Tomato Soup recipe
Healthy Gourmet Kitchen
Spicy Lentil and Tomato Soup

with Fish

4.25
(16)

25 mins

25 mins

354 calories

98
Baked Endive with Pomegranate Seeds recipe
Healthy Dinner
Baked Endive with Pomegranate Seeds

and pancetta

4.25
(12)

25 mins

25 mins

269 calories

71
Chanterelle Potatoes recipe
Soul Food
Chanterelle Potatoes

with Herbs

4.25
(8)

45 mins

70 mins

138 calories

100
Noodles with Sprouts and Eggs recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Noodles with Sprouts and Eggs

1 Adult and 1 Child (1-6 Years)

4.25
(8)

40 mins

40 mins

440 calories

90
Greek Tuna Salad recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Greek Tuna Salad

with Olive and Caper Vinaigrette

4.25
(8)

35 mins

35 mins

373 calories

96
Cashew Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Cashew Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry

with Peppers

4.25
(8)

30 mins

30 mins

425 calories

92
Mache Salad recipe
Guilt-Free Delicacy
Mache Salad

with Smoked Salmon

4.25
(8)

40 mins

40 mins

349 calories

82
Halibut Packets recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Halibut Packets

with Fennel and Potatoes

4.25
(4)

30 mins

40 mins

270 calories

Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives

and Beets

4.25
(4)

35 mins

105 mins

466 calories

79
Jamaican Hush Puppies recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Jamaican Hush Puppies

with Ginger and Tomato Chutney

4.25
(4)

40 mins

40 mins

259 calories

81
French Cabbage and Bean Soup recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
French Cabbage and Bean Soup

with Ham and Potatoes

4.25
(4)

30 mins

800 mins

286 calories

93
Steamed Spelt Dumplings recipe
Smarter Home Cooking
Steamed Spelt Dumplings

with Pears with Cranberry Compote

4.25
(4)

40 mins

85 mins

550 calories

67
Steamed Carrots and Wild Garlic recipe
Vegetarian Delicacy
Steamed Carrots and Wild Garlic

with Quinoa

4.25
(4)

35 mins

35 mins

276 calories

94
Turkey Cutlets ​​with Chickpeas recipe
Family Meal (2 Adults and 2 Kids)
Turkey Cutlets ​​with Chickpeas

Family Dining (2 Adults and 2 Children)

4.25
(4)

40 mins

40 mins

540 calories

85
Cheese Soufflé with Mixed Vegetables recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Cheese Soufflé with Mixed Vegetables

(Family Style: For 2 Adults and 2 Kids)

4.25
(4)

40 mins

60 mins

600 calories

85
Duck Breast with Pineapple Cabbage recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Duck Breast with Pineapple Cabbage

(Family Style: For 2 Adults and 2 Kids)

4.25
(4)

60 mins

100 mins

600 calories

90
Mozzarella and Carrot Salad recipe
Variation On A Classic Dish
Mozzarella and Carrot Salad

with Lemon Thyme Dressing

4.25
(4)

30 mins

60 mins

239 calories

88
Kid-Friendly Minestrone recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Kid-Friendly Minestrone

with Meatballs and Lots of Vegetables

4.25
(4)

45 mins

45 mins

357 calories

88
Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti with Tomatoes recipe
Satisfying Vegan Food
Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti with Tomatoes
4.25
(4)

25 mins

25 mins

332 calories

85
Buckwheat Bowl with Broccoli and Pumpkin recipe
Healthy Gourmet Kitchen
Buckwheat Bowl with Broccoli and Pumpkin
4.333335
(6)

45 mins

45 mins

509 calories

Korma Tofu with Cauliflower and Lentils recipe
Protein-Packed Vegan Recipe
Korma Tofu with Cauliflower and Lentils
4.25
(4)

30 mins

80 mins

292 calories

92
Quick Carrot Soup recipe
Healthier Version Of A Classic Recipe
Quick Carrot Soup
4.4
(5)

30 mins

30 mins

160 calories

92
Light Italian Chicken Cutlets recipe
Low-Cal Dinner
Light Italian Chicken Cutlets

with Mushrooms and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

4.242425
(33)

30 mins

30 mins

358 calories

92
Spinach Cream Cheese Fritters recipe
Guilt-Free Fast Food
Spinach Cream Cheese Fritters

with Radishes

4.22222
(18)

50 mins

80 mins

340 calories

83
Indian Vegetable and Pineapple Curry recipe
Classic Vegetarian Dish
Indian Vegetable and Pineapple Curry
4.22222
(18)

45 mins

45 mins

499 calories

97
Penne with Zucchini and Capers recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Penne with Zucchini and Capers

in Orange-Basil Sauce

4.22222
(9)

30 mins

30 mins

476 calories

79
Tofu Goulash recipe
Classic Vegetarian Dish
Tofu Goulash

with Peppers, Potatoes and Tomatoes

4.22222
(9)

50 mins

50 mins

433 calories

92
Leeks with Peanut Sauce recipe
Seasonal Kitchen
Leeks with Peanut Sauce
4.22222
(9)

15 mins

15 mins

439 calories

74
Quinoa with Napa Cabbage and Creamy Feta Sauce recipe
Healthy Mediterranean Food
Quinoa with Napa Cabbage and Creamy Feta Sauce
4.2
(10)

25 mins

25 mins

434 calories

Curried Lentil Soup recipe
Fine Vegetable Cuisine
Curried Lentil Soup

with Celery Leaves and Yogurt

4.214285
(28)

10 mins

10 mins

78 calories

87
Hungarian Turkey Goulash recipe
Low Calorie Lunch
Hungarian Turkey Goulash

with Garlic and Lemon

4.2
(15)

30 mins

75 mins

368 calories

94
Pan-Fried Perch and Tomatoes recipe
Protein-Packed Dinner
Pan-Fried Perch and Tomatoes

with Mustard Sauce

4.2
(15)

20 mins

20 mins

236 calories

70
Potato and Vegetable Tortilla recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Potato and Vegetable Tortilla

with Peppers and Zucchini

4.1875
(16)

20 mins

30 mins

335 calories

98
Pumpkin and Eggplant Stew recipe
Seasonal Kitchen
Pumpkin and Eggplant Stew

with Pumpkin Seeds and Toasted Bread

4.2
(15)

35 mins

35 mins

327 calories

98
Cream of Potato Soup recipe
Low-Cal Dinner
Cream of Potato Soup

with Bacon

4.2
(10)

45 mins

45 mins

228 calories

79
Grilled Marinated Tofu recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Grilled Marinated Tofu

with Steamed Baby Bok Choy

4.2
(5)

35 mins

390 mins

288 calories

88
Smarter Fish Sticks recipe
High-Protein
Smarter Fish Sticks

with Spicy Cucumber Salad

4.2
(5)

30 mins

45 mins

513 calories

74
Grilled Fish Curry recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Grilled Fish Curry

with Thai Cucumber Salad

4.2
(5)

35 mins

45 mins

274 calories

85
Ham and Cheese Salad recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Ham and Cheese Salad

with Spicy Olive Dressing

4.2
(5)

20 mins

20 mins

424 calories

65
Chicken and Potato Skewers recipe
EatSmarter exclusive recipe
Chicken and Potato Skewers
4.2
(5)

40 mins

110 mins

141 calories

83

Whether you're eating at your desk between meetings or preparing a special weekend midday meal, lunch is rife with delicious possibilities. Eating lunch is also important in keeping your metabolism high and keeping you energized throughout your day. So whether you're looking for a nutrient-packed salad or entree like our Summer Zoodle Salad or want to try your hand at something unique and locally-sourced like our Flatbread with Beets, Plums and Goat Cheese, we've got you covered when the midday hunger pangs hit. Check out all of our EAT SMARTER lunch recipes here.

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