Here are some yummy lunch ideas for those of you looking for something new to try.. I've had ALL of these and they are REALLY good, and really good for you (added bonus!)

LUNCH OPTIONS

BBQ Black-Bean Burger & Slaw:
1 black-bean burger Morningstar Farms is good!
1 sandwich thin (Arnold's makes a gread sandwich thin)
1 tablespoon low-sodium barbecue sauce
1 cup shredded cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and carrot mix (broccoli slaw)
1 tablespoon apple-cider vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
Make it: Microwave burger according to package directions. Serve on bun with sauce. Combine vegetable mix with vinegar and oil.
*Add one cup of vegetables

Tuna, Red Grapes & Walnuts on Greens:
2 cups spring greens
4-6 ounces chunk light tuna
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
3/4 cup red grapes, cut in half
2 tablespoons low-fat vinaigrette dressing
Make it: Top greens with tuna, walnuts, and grapes. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

Turkey, Pear & Swiss Sandwich:
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 slice sprouted bread
4-6 ounces thin slices turkey
1 medium pear, sliced
1 slice low-fat Swiss cheese
Make it: Spread mustard on bread. Top with turkey, fresh pear slices, and cheese. Toast for open-faced melt.
*Add two cups of vegetables

Avocado & Black-Bean Wrap:
1 tortilla (Tortilla Land are the BEST)
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 avocado, chopped
2 tablespoons salsa
1 cup romaine lettuce
Make it: Wrap black beans, avocado, salsa, and lettuce in tortillas.
*Add one cup of vegetables

Shrimp salad:
10 cooked shrimp
1/3 avocado, sliced
1 tbsp slivered almonds
2 tbsp each diced red onion and carrot
1 tbsp prepared sesame dressing, tossed with 2 cups greens
3 whole-grain crispbreads.

Beef and swiss roll-ups:
Toss 2 cups spinach, 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, 1/4 cup sliced red onion tossed with 1 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette. Eat with 4 slices roast beef individually rolled with 4 slices thinly sliced low fat Swiss cheese

Healthy Salad
• two cups of green leaf lettuce
• one-fourth cup snap peas
• one-fourth cup chopped tomato
• one-fourth cup sliced carrots
• one-fourth cup apple slices
• one-fourth cup blueberries
• one-fourth cup chopped chicken breast
• one chopped hardboiled egg
• one ounce of shredded mozzarella cheese
• one-eighth cup walnut pieces
• lemon and lime wedges

Grilled Almond Butter and Berry Sandwich:
Take two slices of sprouted bread
Make your own jam! Mash 1/4 pint fresh raspberries and spread it on one slice of whole grain bread
Spread the other slice with 2 Tbsp almond butter
Lightly coat outsides of bread with small amount of butter. Place sandwich on large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning halfway through, to brown both sides. Cut in half and serve.
*Add two cups of vegetables

PB&B Sandwich:
Take a toasted whole grain English muffin
Spread each half with 1 Tbsp peanut butter
Top each half with 1/4 cup sliced banana
Eat as an open-faced sandwich with a side of 20 blueberries
*Add two cups of vegetables

Easy, satisfying salad:
Salad w/ 2 cups of spinach, ¼ cup celery, ¼ cups cucumber, 1/8 cup black olives, ¼ cup yellow pepper, 1 tbls. Low-fat feta, 1/3 an avocado, 2T low-fat dressing, and 2T hummus mixed in.