Read on for 25 delicious, easy-to-make, low-calorie lunch recipes.
And next, check out32 Low-Calorie Snacks That Are Filling & Tasty.
Get our recipe for aProvolone Panini.
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One burger has only 330 calories.
To keep your calories extra low, skip the bun and put your burger on a bed of lettuce.
Or, for a few extra calories, try a whole-wheat burger bun or English muffin.
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Get our recipe for aChicken Burger.
Get our recipe for aChipotle Shrimp Quesadilla.
Get our recipe forSteak Nachos.
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Get our recipe for aJalapeno Cheeseburger.
Get our recipe for aTuna Burger.
Turkey BLT Salad
A BLT doesn’t always have to be in sandwich form.
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Get our recipe for aBLT Salad.
One thing to be mindful of is the higher sodium levels.
This sandwich has about 980 milligrams, and theFDA recommends staying below 2,300 milligramsfor the entire day.
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If you make this sandwich for lunch, try eating a lower-sodium breakfast and dinner.
Get our recipe for anItalian Tuna Melt.
Get our recipe forAsian Beef Noodle Soup.
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This wrap is loaded with veggies like asparagus, portabello mushrooms, arugula, spinach, and bell peppers.
If you want to add more plant-based proteins, try throwing in some cooked tofu or tempeh.
Get our recipe forGrilled Vegetable Wrap.
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Get our recipe for aCaprese Sandwich.
Get our recipe for aTurkey Reuben Sandwich.
For only 340 calories, this tasty grilled cheese will satiate those midday cravings.
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Get our recipe for aGrilled Cheese with Mushrooms.
And don’t worry, the sloppy joe sauce will still give you all the nostalgia you need!
Get our recipe for aTurkey Sloppy Joe.
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Throw it over some cauliflower rice or regular rice, depending on your personal nutrition goals for the day.
Get our recipe forBeef Stir Fry.
Get our recipe for aBLT Sandwich.
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Get our recipe forBaked Ziti.
Get our recipe for aGrilledCaesar salad.
Get our recipe for aGrilled Chicken and Pineapple Sandwich.
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Get our recipe forTuna and Avocado Tacos.
Get our recipe for aPulled Pork Sandwich.
Get our recipe for aChicken Fajita Burrito.
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Get our recipe forHealthy Chicken Fried Rice.
Squid doesn’t have to be deep-fried and served as an appetizer to be delicious.
In fact, this squid dish is full of flavor and only has 220 calories per serving.
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A win all around!
Get our recipe forGrilled Calamari Salad.
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