Quick Lunch Bowls

Nutritious, satisfying lunches that come together in 20 minutes or less.

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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

⏱️ 20 minutes | 👤 2 servings

Fresh, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. Perfect for meal prep too.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup chickpeas (canned, drained)
  • ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt, pepper, and dried oregano

Instructions:

  • Divide quinoa between two bowls.
  • Top with cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and chickpeas.
  • Sprinkle with feta cheese.
  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Drizzle dressing over bowls and serve.

Asian-Inspired Noodle Bowl

⏱️ 18 minutes | 👤 2 servings

Satisfying noodles with crisp vegetables and a simple sesame dressing.

Ingredients:

  • 200g rice noodles or soba noodles
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, edamame)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Green onions, sliced

Instructions:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
  • Sauté vegetables in a pan until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and garlic for dressing.
  • Toss noodles with vegetables and dressing.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Simple Tuna Salad Wrap

⏱️ 10 minutes | 👤 2 servings

A protein-packed lunch that's ready in minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can tuna, drained
  • 2 tablespoons mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • ¼ red onion, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large tortillas or wraps
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced tomato

Instructions:

  • Mix tuna, mayo, celery, and onion in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Lay out tortillas and add lettuce leaves.
  • Spoon tuna mixture onto center of each tortilla.
  • Add tomato slices.
  • Roll up tightly, tucking in sides as you go.
  • Cut in half and serve.