Lunch Recipes

A good lunch keeps you going through the afternoon without a lot of effort. This collection helps you find a food recipe for lunch for every situation: soups to warm up on a cold day, sandwiches like sloppy joes, hearty salads, grain bowls and leftovers that pack well for work or school.
Every recipe uses US measurements and lists how long it keeps in the refrigerator, so you can cook once and eat for several days. Many recipes reheat in the microwave in two minutes, and several are just as good cold. Look for our notes on packing soups in insulated containers, keeping salads crisp and building balanced bowls with protein, vegetables and grains. For more make-ahead ideas, see our meal prep recipes.

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