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Lunches for 400 Cal.

Nlongenecker
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CHEF'S SALAD
COMBINE 2 c mixed greens with 1 oz slice each turkey, ham, and roast beef, cut into thin strips; 5 sliced olives; 1 tomato, diced; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; and 1 Tbsp sliced almonds. Toss with 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp olive oil. For dessert, have 1/2 c low-fat frozen yogurt.
Total calories: 410
VEGGIE PIZZA
PREHEAT oven to 450°F and place 1 package (15 to 16 oz) refrigerated whole wheat pizza dough on counter.
HEAT 1 Tbsp olive oil in large skillet, add 1 c sliced mushrooms and 1 c sliced onions, and stir briefly. Cover pan and cook 3 minutes. Remove cover and cook 5 minutes longer, or until almost all liquid boils off. Add 1/4 tsp sea salt and remove from heat.
FORM pizza dough into ball and roll out on large, lightly floured baking sheet until it measures no thicker than 1/4". Spread 1/2 c pasta sauce on dough and sprinkle with 1 c grated part-skim mozzarella and 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese. Top with mushrooms and onions.
BAKE 25 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned and cheese is bubbly. Cut into 8 slices.
Total calories for 2 slices: 200
MACARONI TUNA MELT
MIX in microwave-or oven-safe bowl, 2/3 c cooked macaroni, 1/2 c rinsed and drained light tuna, 1/4 c grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, 1 diced tomato, 2 Tbsp minced red onion, and 1 Tbsp Miracle Whip Light. Cook until heated through.
Total calories: 390
GRILLED CHICKEN AND PESTO SANDWICH
PUT 3 oz grilled chicken (about the size of a hockey puck), 2 tomato slices, and 1 Tbsp pesto between 2 slices whole grain bread. Serve with 1 c broccoli florets drizzled with 1 Tbsp fat-free ranch dressing.
Total calories: 410
CHINESE SOUP
BRING 1 c low-sodium chicken, vegetable, or miso broth to a simmer. Add 1 c baby spinach, 3 oz silken tofu (about 1/4 box), and 2 oz soba noodles and continue to simmer until noodles are cooked. Add Japanese seaweed-sesame seasoning mix for extra flavor without added calories, if desired. Enjoy with 100-calorie pack of cookies or crackers.
Total calories: 390
COMBINE 2 c mixed greens with 1 oz slice each turkey, ham, and roast beef, cut into thin strips; 5 sliced olives; 1 tomato, diced; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; and 1 Tbsp sliced almonds. Toss with 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp olive oil. For dessert, have 1/2 c low-fat frozen yogurt.
Total calories: 410
VEGGIE PIZZA
PREHEAT oven to 450°F and place 1 package (15 to 16 oz) refrigerated whole wheat pizza dough on counter.
HEAT 1 Tbsp olive oil in large skillet, add 1 c sliced mushrooms and 1 c sliced onions, and stir briefly. Cover pan and cook 3 minutes. Remove cover and cook 5 minutes longer, or until almost all liquid boils off. Add 1/4 tsp sea salt and remove from heat.
FORM pizza dough into ball and roll out on large, lightly floured baking sheet until it measures no thicker than 1/4". Spread 1/2 c pasta sauce on dough and sprinkle with 1 c grated part-skim mozzarella and 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese. Top with mushrooms and onions.
BAKE 25 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned and cheese is bubbly. Cut into 8 slices.
Total calories for 2 slices: 200
MACARONI TUNA MELT
MIX in microwave-or oven-safe bowl, 2/3 c cooked macaroni, 1/2 c rinsed and drained light tuna, 1/4 c grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, 1 diced tomato, 2 Tbsp minced red onion, and 1 Tbsp Miracle Whip Light. Cook until heated through.
Total calories: 390
GRILLED CHICKEN AND PESTO SANDWICH
PUT 3 oz grilled chicken (about the size of a hockey puck), 2 tomato slices, and 1 Tbsp pesto between 2 slices whole grain bread. Serve with 1 c broccoli florets drizzled with 1 Tbsp fat-free ranch dressing.
Total calories: 410
CHINESE SOUP
BRING 1 c low-sodium chicken, vegetable, or miso broth to a simmer. Add 1 c baby spinach, 3 oz silken tofu (about 1/4 box), and 2 oz soba noodles and continue to simmer until noodles are cooked. Add Japanese seaweed-sesame seasoning mix for extra flavor without added calories, if desired. Enjoy with 100-calorie pack of cookies or crackers.
Total calories: 390
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