Lunch Recipes

Midday meals that are both satisfying and energizing. Discover salads, sandwiches, soups, and more.

Miso Eggplant and Buckwheat Noodles (Soba)

Savory miso eggplant soba (buckwheat) noodles with green beans. Excellent idea for a meatless dinner. Plant protein recipe.

DinnerLunchVegetarian

Mar 14, 2021

Quick Crumbled Tofu with Vegetables - Try Easy Dinners by GourmetoZ

Quick meal of crumbled tofu with vegetables. All-in-one optimal nutrition - plant-based protein, lots of colored vegetables #eattherainbow and seeds.

DinnerLow-CalLunch

Jul 30

Lohikeitto, Creamy Salmon Soup

It’s been a while since I posted new recipes here but yesterday I cooked this soup and felt like I have to share it with you guys. This was so delicious, even my kids ate it all with …

DinnerLunchSeasonal

Apr 18

Tomato Basil Soup

Summer is officially over with hot days and BBQ everything. Cooler fall days call for hearty soups and comfort foods. And here we go #fortheloveofsoup – my fall recipe for Tomato Basil Soup. Did you know that cooked …

Low-CalLunchSeasonal

Sep 24

Shrimp Salad with Red Goddess Dressing

We all know that cooking your food at home is better for your health and wallet. When people say they don’t have time to cook dinner by the time they come home, I usually ask them how long …

DinnerLow-CalLunch

May 4

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction

Brussels sprouts is one of the healthiest vegetables. It is packed with Vitamin K, A and C, gives cancer and DNA protection. It is a great antioxidant, and when steamed (!) it is also known to lower cholesterol …

BrunchDinnerLow-Cal

Apr 20

Borscht Salad

Quick side salad named after a Russian cuisine staple – Borscht, because of its color and its main ingredient – cabbage. This colorful salad is sure to brighten up your dinner table. Serve it with meat, or as …

BrunchLow-CalLunch

Mar 24

Chicken Vegetable Soup

And here continues my saga for soup. This one is a great alternative to a chicken noodle soup. It is loaded with vegetables and low in calories. The best part it takes only 10 minutes to prepare. Added …

Low-CalLunchSeasonal

Mar 5

Healing Chicken Broth

Eating broth and and broth-based soups for lunch was sacred in my childhood. My mom told me that my stomach will dry out if I don’t eat my soup for lunch. Now that I grew up and free to …

Low-CalLunch

Feb 17

Crispy Tofu Quinoa Bowl with Pickled cucumber

I call recipes like this – “mighty bowls”, because of the ultimate combination of nutrients and vitamins it has in one meal. You can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner, though my preference is lunch just because …

DinnerLunchVegetarian

Jan 31

Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Vine Tomatoes

Another quick recipe for weeknight dinner that takes 20 min to make. Minimum ingredients, maximum flavor! What you need for 4 ppl: 2 lbs mixed size cherry or campari tomatoes on the vine 4 lare garlic cloves, crushed …

DinnerLow-CalLunch

Jan 23