Here are some ideas for nourishing salads, warm meals, and soups to sustain your energy levels throughout the day for both lunch and dinner:
Warm Meals
- Grilled chicken or fish with roasted vegetables and quinoa
- Lentil or chickpea curry with brown rice and spinach
- Grilled tofu with stir-fried vegetables and brown rice noodles
- Turkey chilli with mixed beans and a side salad
- Baked sweet potato with black beans, avocado, and salsa
- Grilled salmon with a side of roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potato wedges
- Spaghetti squash with turkey meatballs and tomato sauce
- Beef stir-fry with mixed vegetables and brown rice
Salads
- Quinoa and kale salad with roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, and avocado dressing
- Grilled chicken salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and balsamic vinaigrette
- Beet and goat cheese salad with arugula, walnuts, and honey mustard dressing
- Greek salad with feta cheese, olives, tomatoes, and cucumber
Soups
- Lentil soup with mixed vegetables and whole-grain or rye bread
- Chicken noodle soup with brown rice noodles and mixed vegetables
- Tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwich on whole grain bread
- Minestrone with whole grain crackers or rye bread and mixed greens salad
These meals balance protein, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and fibre, which can help sustain your energy levels and keep you satisfied throughout the day.