Light lunch ideas

wendalyse

Okay, I have to tell you that when I take these things for lunch, my co-workers all think they're gross. Nobody has ever tried either of them but I can tell you that they are very tasty.

Spaghetti squash ( really, as much as you want because they have so few calories) with 1/2 cup pasta sauce (I like Hunts which is 80 cal for a half cup), and 1/2 cup 1%cottage cheese. Sometimes I add some parmesan cheese. Nuked.

Chopped tomato and 1/2 cup cottage cheese. Nuked. The cottage cheese separates so it's liquidy with lumps of tomato and cheese. I agree, it even sounds a bit yucky as I describe it, but I really like it and it's easy on those days that I don't do a lot of prep for lunch.

ozonenrhia1

Tuna with light mayo, mustard and pickle rolled in lettuce:)

Dominantia

whole wheat roll with seeds with salmon or turkey breast + veggies, or a regular sandwich with something you like inside

choppersmom

Ty you these are very good ideas. I will try them.

lisamarie1780

I like prawns with slices of mango in a salad with lots of chillies :-)

Jason67o48

Greek yogurt / ground flax seed / diced strawberry / shredded coconut

ryvita cracker / cheese / hummus / ham or turkey / tomato slice

diced almond / spinach / your fav vinagerette / cucumber / cilantro / salt-pepper / light parmesan

Skrib69

Salsa and oatcakes or crackers, but be careful on which crackers you get!

throttle2009

I have tried the small tins of tuna (clover leaf) that come in different flavors such as dill and lemon or spicy thai, Spread between 2 wasa crackers. Extremely quick to make if your on the go....

rduhlir

I don't know what you consider light, but I am having a Grilled New England Bake for lunch today. It consists of 4 oz cod, 2 oz medium shrimp, 1/2 ear of corn (halved), 2 oz of red potatoes (sliced thin) and 1/2 tbsn of butter mixed with dill. Put it in an aluminum foil pouch that is sealed and grill it over medium for about 15 minutes (rotating every few minutes until done, don't flip). Came out to 320 calories for me (having it with out bread today, but normally I add bread for another 100 calories). It is really, really good.

jmessina205

Tuna -- either on a sandwich or crackers
Baby Carrots with some Ranch dressing
Laughing Cow cheese wedges with Triscuits
Salad with Grilled Chicken and light dressing

Just a couple of my favorites

BarbraP44

Have any of you tried solid white albacore tuna (packed in water) with 1 tablespoon light mayo, tossing in about 3/4 cup shredded lettuce? Slice an apple and use as you would crackers. Bite of tuna salad with a bite of the apple.. to me.. is delish!

adeleinex

Quinoa with tomatoes, cucumber, and feta (olives if you like them... I don't), with lemon juice drizzled over it. SUPER yummy!

maritimemom

bump!

lilbearzmom

I am planning on lowfat chicken salad w/ whole grain crackers...I'm on a chicken salad kick lately.

SassyCalyGirl

homemade chicken salad using non fat yogurt instead of mayo. Add some fresh rosemary and dried cranberries

wldrose75

Something I tried today and found that I enjoyed a lot, a portobello "burger." Grilled portobello cap with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and liquid smoke for seasoning. Use in place of a hamburger patty in a "burger".

Terry903

Yum thanks for the idea! I will switch my mayo for yogurt!

mishgetshealthy

I like to microwave a packet of oatmeal, add 1tbs pumpkin (for fiber), a dash of cinnamon and a sprinkle of raisins or Craisins - sometimes a sweetener packet depending on the flavor of the oatmeal. Its low on calories and really filling!

And I love heated cottage cheese and tomatoes! Back when I did weight watchers, I loved this recipe where we'd mix that with some mozzarella cheese in a tortilla and microwave. To this day, we still call them weight watcher burritos!

JeneticTraining

Quinoa salad, yummyy

FATJAKE5

Use the "Search" feature for (35 Quick Low-Calorie Lunches). I found them today and am going to try every one of them,...........not all in the same day of course! lol!

PubCrawler

grilled chicken spinach salad , tomato, sliced red onion, 2tbs fatfree french.... good stuff

cedexvegan

Something I tried today and found that I enjoyed a lot, a portobello "burger." Grilled portobello cap with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and liquid smoke for seasoning. Use in place of a hamburger patty in a "burger".

These are wonderful! You can also use them as 'steak strips', slice them about 1" wide. Caramelize in a hot skillet with a touch of olive oil spray. Soooooo good, you'd swear you were eating steak!

MTGirl4Life

High protein: 1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese mixed with 1/2 cup tuna packed in water. Some days I eat it on 1 slice of SaraLee multi-grain bread (cut in half so that I can eat it like a sandwich); plus a salad consisting of 2 cups of lettuce and spinach, plus whatever other veggies I want to include (red and/or orange peppers, broccoli, tomato, cauliflower, mushrooms, cucumbers, etc.). Some days I might have a fruit, too.

lala0719

I eat like 1/2 - 1 cup of yogurt, string cheese, and a fruit or veggie. Sometimes I eat half of a sandwich with ezekiel bread with almond butter (both at trader joe's), greek yogurt, and a fruit or veggie

Bejede

BUMP

JacquiMayCrook

Simple lunch = Ryvita Wholegrain with pastrami and cucumber. No butter or spread needed!

skyekeeper

80 cal Mission wheat fajita size tortilla
Spread 1 tblsp. almond butter
wrap 1 banana (can use half banana)


PB Banana wrap - yummy and very satisfying

MinnieInMaine

Flat-out wrap
6 slices of Oscar Mayer deli thin black forest ham
1 slice of pepper jack cheese
A handful of baby romaine lettuce

That's just over 200 calories.