Bean Salad with Lemon and Herbs
Toss a mix of beans (like fresh-shelled cranberry beans, canned chickpeas, and chopped green beans) with lemon juice and herbs to make this bright, healthy salad.
Spinach and Orzo Salad
This bright, lemony pasta salad doesn’t need meat or cheese. Olives and red onion pack plenty of savory flavor for a mid-day meal. If you’re making a big batch for the week, be sure to sub in a heartier green like kale—the spinach will wilt after a day.
Hummus and Crudités
Hummus and crunchy vegetables make a great light lunch. (And it never hurts to throw in a fresh mozzarella sandwich too.)
Cannellini Beans With Spinach
Pack this spinach and cannellini in a jar, and we guarantee your Instagram will blow up.
Little Quinoa Patties
Crispy and seared on the outside; creamy and flavorful within, these cheesy quinoa patties are like arancini’s healthier cousin. Plus, they’re delicious at room temperature. Serve them on their own or on top of a salad.
Chickpea, Barley, and Feta Salad
Combine chewy barley with lightly blanched green vegetables and add a punch of protein with cooked or canned chickpeas.
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