If you pack a lunch everyday, you know it can quickly turn into a revolving door of staples – turkey sandwich, tuna sandwich, pb&j…the usual. That can get pretty boring. I know – I’m kind of stuck in the revolving door myself right now. Thankfully, The Recipe Redux (a monthly recipe challenge) asked its bloggers to post their…
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Mediterranean Chickpea Patties & Greek Salad
Just because we’re not summering in some exotic location doesn’t mean we can’t eat like we are. Get your fill of Mediterranean flavor with this healthy vegetarian meal. A mix of tastes, textures, and temperatures, this dish has got it going ON. Warm, crispy, pan-fried chickpea patties flavored with fresh basil, cumin, and garlic only…
Loaded BBQ Burger (hold the meat)
Calling all Meat Eaters, Veganistas, Flexitarians, and Whatever’s in the Fridge-Grabbers – I’ve got a thick, juicy burger that you’re all going to like. It’s slathered in BBQ sauce, topped with melted cheddar, and loaded with crispy romaine, a fresh tomato slice, and chunks of ripe avocado. Oh yeah, and instead of meat, it’s…
Soup’s On Sundays: Vegetable Minestrone
This hearty, seasonal vegetable minestrone soup is brimming with protein, antioxidants, fiber, and flavor. Serve it with a low-fat roasted red pepper and cheese quesadilla (ready in under 10 minutes) and you’ve added a new meal to your dinner arsenal. Note: When you’re chopping the vegetables, don’t worry about how they look, or if they’re…
Veggie Burger
This chickpea-based veggie dinner is both burger and bun. While you can stuff it with whatever vegetables you want, I chose to go with, well, everything. Sautéed mushrooms and vidalia onion, brocco sprouts, tomato slices, and avocado. The veggie burger is moist, but firm enough to sandwich the fillers. If you have leftovers (and unless…
Fried Egg Breakfast Sandwich
You can whip up an egg breakfast sandwich on your foreman or panini grill in the time it takes to say “reduced fat turkey bacon sandwich with low-cholesterol egg substitute.” (Bonus: it’s much less expensive and you can stay in your pajamas a little longer in the morning) Here’s what you need: 1 whole wheat…
Greek Salad…Sandwich optional
I’m up in Burlington, VT now – yup, another foodie magazine internship – and have completely fallen for the place. People up here, safe to say, take their food seriously – and that means everything about where it comes from to how it’s thrown away. Every morning on my drive to work, I get to…
Mediterranean Chicken Pita
Lunch time! Raiding the fridge…carrots? hummus? chicken? Looks like the making of a Mediterranean pita. Packed with protein and loaded with vegetables, this lunch will satisfy your hunger pains and help you resist snacking on a heavy dessert. You can leave out the meat for a veggie sandwich, or substitute turkey or tempeh! Mediterranean Chicken…
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
