Busy Lunch Recipes

Good 3.6/5
(31 ratings)

Pasta Veggie Soup

Quick & easy for a busy night.

CALORIES: 158.5 | FAT: 1g | PROTEIN: 7.8g | CARBS: 30.2g | FIBER: 6.2g

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Very Good 4.3/5
(6 ratings)

SlowCooker Chicken Cacciatore

Great for a busy day

CALORIES: 183.6 | FAT: 4g | PROTEIN: 19.5g | CARBS: 17g | FIBER: 3.3g

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Very Good 4.2/5
(10 ratings)

Chicken Spaghetti

An fast standby for busy moms--dinner is ready when you get home!

CALORIES: 338.4 | FAT: 4.4g | PROTEIN: 28.9g | CARBS: 47.4g | FIBER: 8.3g

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Very Good 4.3/5
(25 ratings)

Peanut Butter Balls

Good high protien candy for the kids as well as the adults.

CALORIES: 31.5 | FAT: 1.4g | PROTEIN: 1.2g | CARBS: 1.7g | FIBER: 0.3g

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Very Good 4.3/5
(8 ratings)

Crystal Light Lemon Pie

Great Low-Calorie Pie!

CALORIES: 214 | FAT: 6.7g | PROTEIN: 3.1g | CARBS: 33.4g | FIBER: 0g

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Very Good 4.3/5
(78 ratings)

Grab & Go Cottage Cheese Crunch

A quick and easy on the go breakfast for those busy mornings.

CALORIES: 226.7 | FAT: 1.8g | PROTEIN: 16.8g | CARBS: 39.8g | FIBER: 5.1g

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Very Good 4.1/5
(16 ratings)

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

A zesty chicken to look forward to at the end of a busy day!

CALORIES: 161.8 | FAT: 1.7g | PROTEIN: 26.8g | CARBS: 8.1g | FIBER: 0.5g

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Very Good 4.0/5
(6 ratings)

Slow-Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

A great recipe for busy folks.

CALORIES: 202.3 | FAT: 2.3g | PROTEIN: 29.9g | CARBS: 13.1g | FIBER: 1.5g

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Very Good 4.3/5
(8 ratings)

Pork Loin Chops with Cinnamon Apples

From: Busy Mom's Weeknight Favorites p34

CALORIES: 294.3 | FAT: 14.9g | PROTEIN: 21.3g | CARBS: 19.3g | FIBER: 3.3g

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Very Good 4.2/5
(12 ratings)

Sweet and Sour Meatballs Over Rice

Use your slow cooker to make this dish on a busy day.

CALORIES: 240.4 | FAT: 10.1g | PROTEIN: 19.5g | CARBS: 17.4g | FIBER: 0.9g

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Very Good 4.2/5
(65 ratings)

Roasted Chicken and Veggies in One Pan

This easy dish requires little cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

CALORIES: 263.4 | FAT: 6g | PROTEIN: 23.5g | CARBS: 28.6g | FIBER: 4.8g

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Very Good 4.0/5
(83 ratings)

20 Minute Ginger-Garlic Chicken

This dish is perfect for busy nights.

CALORIES: 334.8 | FAT: 8.3g | PROTEIN: 31.6g | CARBS: 33.8g | FIBER: 5.3g

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Very Good 4.0/5
(6 ratings)

Turkey & Cheese Roll-ups

These are yummy, quick and easy turkey wraps. You can leave them whole, or slice into little rounds like sushi.

CALORIES: 43.9 | FAT: 1.8g | PROTEIN: 2.8g | CARBS: 4.3g | FIBER: 0.1g

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Very Good 4.3/5
(4 ratings)

Turkey Sprout Wrap

A quick and simple fix for lunch or dinner.

CALORIES: 223.7 | FAT: 4.4g | PROTEIN: 16.1g | CARBS: 30.1g | FIBER: 2.4g

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Good 3.3/5
(4 ratings)

Peanut Butter Apple Salad

CALORIES: 401.3 | FAT: 9.2g | PROTEIN: 15.3g | CARBS: 68.6g | FIBER: 7.2g

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Good 3.8/5
(354 ratings)

Coach Dean's Blue Oatmeal

How does Coach Dean fuel his busy day? With this hearty, healthy breakfast, of course!

CALORIES: 214.2 | FAT: 5.7g | PROTEIN: 6.9g | CARBS: 38.4g | FIBER: 7.5g

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Very Good 4.0/5
(6 ratings)

BLACK BEAN SALSA CHICKEN

GREAT FOR WHEN YOU HAVE A BUSY EVENING PLANNED. JUST START IT IN THE MORNING AND BY TIME YOU GET HOME DINNER IS DONE.

CALORIES: 199.6 | FAT: 1.8g | PROTEIN: 30.8g | CARBS: 14.2g | FIBER: 4.8g

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Very Good 4.1/5
(963 ratings)

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

A quick and easy dinner that is also low in fat, this chicken casserole is perfect for busy nights.

CALORIES: 284.2 | FAT: 7.3g | PROTEIN: 36.8g | CARBS: 15.8g | FIBER: 3.1g

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Very Good 4.3/5
(7 ratings)

Crockpot Lentil Barley Soup

This soup is delicious all year round. It freezes well for quick, hearty meals when you're too busy to cook.

CALORIES: 130 | FAT: 0.4g | PROTEIN: 5.2g | CARBS: 26.8g | FIBER: 6.4g

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Very Good 4.3/5
(4 ratings)

Skillet Chicken And Vegetables

This recipe is as easy as 1-2-3. Great for busy nights.

CALORIES: 283.1 | FAT: 8.3g | PROTEIN: 31.9g | CARBS: 17.3g | FIBER: 1.3g

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Very Good 4.3/5
(4 ratings)

Baked Oatmeal

Delicious and quick baked oatmeal. Keeps well for reheating on busy mornings.

CALORIES: 180.9 | FAT: 3.8g | PROTEIN: 7.7g | CARBS: 32.8g | FIBER: 3.1g

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Very Good 4.1/5
(90 ratings)

Empty-the-Pantry Stew

This stew can be made from your pantry and freezer from ingredients that are easy to keep on hand, making it perfect for busy days--or lazy snow days!

CALORIES: 216.7 | FAT: 4.2g | PROTEIN: 11.2g | CARBS: 33.5g | FIBER: 9.1g

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Very Good 4.0/5
(26 ratings)

Throw-Together Burritos

Easy, microwaveable, vegetarian burritos

CALORIES: 206.9 | FAT: 4.7g | PROTEIN: 18.1g | CARBS: 30.8g | FIBER: 13.6g

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Good 3.8/5
(9 ratings)

Twice Baked Potato for 1

Make Ahead

CALORIES: 218.7 | FAT: 2g | PROTEIN: 10.4g | CARBS: 40.8g | FIBER: 4.7g

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Very Good 4.6/5
(45 ratings)

Taco Style Lentils & Rice

CALORIES: 222.3 | FAT: 4.8g | PROTEIN: 10.8g | CARBS: 43.6g | FIBER: 10.3g

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Incredible! 5.0/5
(4 ratings)

TLW- Crockpot chili

Semi-homemade. In a hurry??? throw this together in a flash.
Garnish with sour cream, tortilla chips and jalapeno's.

CALORIES: 170.4 | FAT: 7.4g | PROTEIN: 14.7g | CARBS: 8.2g | FIBER: 2.4g

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Very Good 4.7/5
(6 ratings)

Terriffic Tuna Salad

Really good tuna salad to serve on lettuce or in a sandwich

CALORIES: 188.9 | FAT: 4.7g | PROTEIN: 23.4g | CARBS: 11.9g | FIBER: 2g

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Very Good 4.3/5
(7 ratings)

PrairieHarpy's Shrimp Cakes

Lower in carbs and higher in protein, these make a lovely light lunch or dinner.

CALORIES: 40.2 | FAT: 0.4g | PROTEIN: 4.7g | CARBS: 4.2g | FIBER: 0.4g

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Very Good 4.8/5
(4 ratings)

Peach Crunch

delicious for dessert--add your favorite yogurt for a nice lunch or breakfast

CALORIES: 199.4 | FAT: 4.7g | PROTEIN: 3.9g | CARBS: 38.9g | FIBER: 4.5g

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Very Good 4.6/5
(5 ratings)

Easy Chicken Salad with Cranberries

Great for quick lunch at work

CALORIES: 242.2 | FAT: 5.9g | PROTEIN: 26.2g | CARBS: 19.5g | FIBER: 1.5g

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