This spring, why not try some delicious and heart-healthy dishes for lunch? Packed with nutritious ingredients like avocado, carrots, and cabbage, you can enjoy seasonal ingredients while they’re still fresh. This collection also includes heart-healthy foods such as bananas, potatoes, and leafy greens, which are rich in potassium, which helps lower blood pressure. Each dish is made low in saturated fat and sodium and contains at least 940 milligrams of potassium per serving to support healthy blood pressure levels.
Recipes like Eating Rainbow Vegetable Soup are flavorful make-ahead options to take to work or school. You’ll also want to make other things like Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowls again and again.
chipotle chicken quinoa burrito bowl
This flavorful burrito bowl features grilled chicken coated in a spicy chipotle glaze. Loading up on veggies and using quinoa instead of rice adds nutrients and makes for a healthier dinner.
vegan superfood grain bowl
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
This hearty grain bowl recipe comes together in 15 minutes with a few handy food shortcuts, including washed baby kale, microwaveable quinoa, and cooked beets. Pack these ahead of time and have them on hand for easy lunch or dinner prep on busy nights.
chickpea and quinoa grain bowl
Robbie Lozano
There seem to be as many variations of grain bowls as there are stars, and there’s no wrong way to make them. But we prefer something classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado, and lots of veggies.
eat rainbow vegetable soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors-Hall, Prop Stylist: Shel Royster
This vibrant and healthy soup recipe will support your health. It’s packed with a variety of colorful vegetables, including tomatoes, which contain lycopene, a phytochemical that may reduce inflammation. The soup base is prepared in advance and stored in a separate container. Just add the soup and heat in the microwave when you’re ready to eat. If you don’t want to carry vegetable soup with you or don’t have access to a microwave, you can use low-sodium bouillon instead and just add hot water.
Chicken and cucumber wrapped in lettuce with peanut sauce
We love the crunch of sliced cucumber and jicama in this flavorful chicken lettuce wrap. Serve with a simple peanut sauce for an easy dinner recipe that will impress kids and adults alike.
Black bean salad that doesn’t require cooking
This vegan black bean salad dressing gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any combination of salad greens works well, but if you want to add a peppery kick to this hearty salad, try arugula.
Quinoa avocado salad
This refreshing grain salad combines protein-rich quinoa with creamy avocado. This is the perfect pre-made side dish to bring to a picnic or potluck. Pack for lunch or enjoy as a light dinner.
Rainbow grain bowl with cashew sauce
This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients that will keep you full for hours. Look for cooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce aisle.
High fiber matcha green smoothie bowl
eat well
Matcha powder and spinach give this healthy smoothie bowl its beautiful green color. If you don’t have spinach on hand, try substituting it with a dark leafy vegetable like kale.
Baked potato with bacon and avocado
Baked Dorset potatoes topped with crumbled bacon, diced avocado, salsa, and shredded Colby Jack cheese are a meal in and of themselves.
