400 Calorie Lunches

By mrslopes

5 Deliciously simple lunch recipes, all 400 calories each, all vegetarian.

Ingredients

• . Mediterranean Plate:
• Serve 6 Tbs. hummus, 6 kalamata olives, 1 toasted whole-grain pita (cut into triangles), 1/2 cup cucumber slices, and 1/2 cup baby carrots.
• . Edamame & Broccoli Rice Bowl:
• Whisk together 1 Tbs. chunky natural peanut butter, 2 Tbs. 100% pineapple juice, 1 Tbs. water, and 1 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce. Toss with 2 cups broccoli florets and 1/2 cup shelled edamame; saute 8 minutes. Serve over 1/2 cup cooked brown rice.
• . Guac & Greens Burrito:
• Wrap whole-grain tortilla around 1/2 cup vegetarian refried beans, 1/4 cup steamed spinach, and one-third avocado mashed with 2 Tbs. green salsa.
• . Pesto & White Bean Quinoa:
• Combine 1 Tbs. prepared pesto, 1/2 cup canned white beans, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup baby spinach, and 2 Tbs. almond slivers. Serve with 1/2 cup cooked quinoa.

Preparation

Step 1

5. Fast Noodle Soup:
Bring 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth and 2 oz. dry whole-grain fettucine to a boil; boil 6 minutes. Add 1 cup broccoli slaw and 2 oz. cubed extra-firm tofu; simmer 5 minutes. Top with 1 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce and 2 Tbs. each chopped green onion, chopped cilantro, and dark sesame oil.