Fuel Up with These 20 Whole30 Lunch Ideas
Are you tired of sacrificing your lunch break due to the pressure of bringing a Whole30-friendly meal to work? Worry no more! We’ve got you covered with these 20 delicious and nutritious lunch ideas that will keep you energized and focused throughout the day.
Poultry Perfection
- Guacamole Sweet Potato Fries: A twist on the classic pub lunch, these loaded fries are packed with heart-healthy fats and vitamins.
- Ground Turkey Plantain Nachos: Sweet plantains take the place of tortilla chips, topped with spiced lean turkey and all the flavors of traditional nachos.
- Fiesta Chicken Salad: This mayo-free rendition gets its creamy texture from avocado and a hint of Mexican flair from simple spices.
- Jalapeño Turkey Burgers: Satisfy your burger cravings the clean-eating way with this Whole30-friendly version.
- Turkey, Kale, and Cauliflower Soup: A hearty, chunky stew that’s perfect for a weekend prep and a quick lunch all week.
Seafood Delights
- Salmon Asparagus Bundles: Lower-cholesterol protein wraps around green spears and crisp bell pepper slices, broiled to perfection.
- Healthy Avocado Tuna Salad: Mashed avocado subs in for mayo, adding healthy fats and fiber to this delicious salad.
- Cold Poached Salmon: Simmered with herbs, lemon, and garlic, this filet soaks up flavors and aromas.
- Crab Salad with Fresh Coriander Dressing: Asian flavors come to the rescue, using herbs like lemongrass and coriander for a fresh, clean dressing.
- Shrimp Avocado Salad: A light but nutrient-dense meal with sharp red onion and cool avocado chunks accompanying the shellfish.
Other Meats
- Taco Salad: A colorful way to break up your workday, this salad puts emphasis on produce and meat.
- Sausage and Kale Sauté: A quick, four-ingredient recipe that lets kale and bell peppers retain their crispiness.
- Garlic Bacon Avocado Burgers: Five ingredients make seven juicy beef burgers for each day of the week.
- Tomato, Bacon, and Arugula Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust: A satisfying, healthy, and easy-to-make option for a quick lunch.
- Sausage Pizza Egg Muffins: No need to fight off pizza cravings – make these muffins instead!
Meatless Marvels
- Sweet Potato Noodles and Apple Spinach Salad with Almond Dijon Vinaigrette: Experiment with unique salad combinations like this one, packed with sliced almonds and healthy fats.
- Cauliflower Rice Tabouleh: Pulsed cauliflower takes the place of cracked wheat to recreate a traditional Lebanese dish.
- Orange Almond Salad with Avocado: A sunny salad dominated by healthy fats, with almonds and avocado making for a creamy and crunchy contrast.
- Avocado Egg Salad: A step up in flavor and nutrition from plain old hardboiled eggs, paired with a mashed avocado “dressing.”
- Zucchini and Sweet Potato Latkes: The best of both worlds, using equal amounts of both green and orange veggies.
These Whole30 lunch ideas will fuel your body and satisfy your cravings, making it easy to stay on track with your healthy eating goals.
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