These Soft and Foldable Gluten Free Wraps are great for lunch wraps or a creative Mediterranean lunchbox. Fill your wraps with sliced chicken or a simple spread of hummus and veggies. For a Mediterranean lunchbox, include sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, falafel, hummus and grilled chicken. Try this recipe for simple homemade hummus, using just garbanzo beans, tahini, juiced lemons, garlic cloves, cumin, olive oil and sea salt. To take your homemade creation a step further, you can even make your own tahini with Natural Brown Sesame Seeds or White Hulled Sesame Seeds. Pair this Mediterranean-inspired meal with a glass of iced tea and sliced lemon for the ultimate healthy lunch recipe.
This recipe for Tabbouleh can be found on Bobs Red Mill bags of Bulgur. Our Red Bulgur is made from cracked wheat berries that are separated into small pieces and then partially cooked. It is a must-have ingredient for tabbouleh, a traditional Middle Eastern dish that utilizes bulgur and parsley. Tabouleh is a wonderful dish to create if you find yourself with a bounty of parsley in the garden or from a farmers market haul. Along with finely chopped parsley and bulgur, this particular recipe calls for chopped mint, scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, salt, cumin, ground black pepper, lemon juice and olive oil. Add this to your collection of light lunch recipes, and if youre looking for something to serve alongside it, try whipping up these tasty Falafel Patties. Theyre simple to create and are made with Garbanzo Bean Flour, parsley flakes and lemon juice.
This Savory Spring Porridge is one of our favorite healthy lunch recipes for springtime. Its made with ingredients like Organic Farro, pea puree, minced shallot, grated cheese, snap peas, asparagus, mint and lemon juice. Its bright in taste (and appearance) and is lovely served as a main lunch dish or to complement a light grilled fish or chicken. The pea puree comes to life with just shelled English peas and shiro dashi and adds a unique twist to the recipe. When plating, create a well in the middle of the porridge and place half the puree in the center. Finish with additional cheese and freshly ground black pepper for the ultimate delicious lunch.
If youre looking for healthy lunch ideas that are fast to make and fast to eat, think of smoothies and smoothie bowls! This Blue Island Smoothie Bowl will transport you to a tropical summer (or spring) vacation, wherever you might be. Its made with frozen banana, a small avocado, honey or maple syrup, Protein & Fiber Nutritional Booster, almond butter, chilled coconut milk, frozen pineapple, coconut water and blue spirulina powder to give it its quintessential blue hue. Garnish with your choice of fruit and Bobs Red Mill nuts, seeds and granolas. If you find yourself loving your smoothie bowl, get creative and experiment with other bowls, too. This Chocolate Berry Breakfast Bowl can easily be eaten for lunch (though it tastes like dessert). Its made with banana, mixed berries, Chocolate Protein Powder Nutritional Booster, almond butter, honey, almond milk, Gluten Free Apple Blueberry Granola, Hulled Hemp Seed and fresh fruit for garnish. Whatever bowl you choose, were certain youll be left feeling happy and healthy!
This Avocado Lime Smoothie from superfood chef Julie Morris is made with creamy avocado and bright lime. It also incorporates Protein & Fiber Nutritional Booster, baby spinach, fresh lime juice, minced fresh mint leaves, coconut water and ice. If youre feeling extra hungry, pair this delightful drink with a salad or a sandwich. If smoothies are your springtime lunch jam, make sure to take a peek at this article about Protein Packed Smoothie Recipes to Keep You Full. From oatmeal cookie smoothies to vanilla pineapple smoothies and chocolate mint smoothies, these recipes are sure to keep you fueled up and ready to enjoy the spring sunshine ahead.
This Strawberry Basil Farro Salad is made with sweet basil and strawberries, chewy whole grain farro and tangy creamy dressing. Its the perfect salad to enjoy in the late spring and into summer, especially if you have a garden with ripe strawberries and fresh basil. To assemble your salad, toss your farro, strawberries, almonds and dressing together, add your basil and gently mix to combine. This salad is wonderful served chilled or at room temperature. Eat it outdoors and bask in the springtime bliss.
This Blueberry and Feta Quinoa Salad speaks to the flavors of the season. The quick-cooking quinoa means it requires minimal time in the kitchen (for days when youre in a hurry) and the feta adds a nice bite of salt. This particular dish was served at Feast Portland in 2017 and is a favorite among our devoted Bobs Red Mill fans. One reviewer even notes that she used queso
fresco cheese in place of the feta. You can also add more cucumbers or additional seasonal berries (like strawberries) to customize the salad and make it your own. Whichever way you decide to create it, the mix of quinoa and fruit is a wonderful and nutritious one, indeed.
This Roasted Cherry Tomato, Arugula and Sorghum Salad recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a spring and summer potluck dish. The gluten free sorghum provides a hearty yet light taste and the roasted cherry tomatoes and lemon dressing bring forth the bright flavors of the season. This lunch is gluten free and can be made vegan by opting out of the cheese. As the recipe headnote mentions, you can add chickpeas for protein (or whichever beans you choose). Note that if you wont be serving the salad in one sitting, youll want to store the arugula separately from the rest of the salad and mix it in when youre ready to serve. You can serve this dish cold or reheat your sorghum before tossing it with the arugula. Pair this with a cup of green tea for a midday pick-me-up.
This Sorghum Sushi Salad with Seared Tuna and Avocado is elegant and luxurious, a great choice when youre looking to make your spring lunch routine exciting. Its made with ingredients like Sorghum Grain, rice wine vinegar, wasabi paste, soy sauce, garlic, mirin (rice wine), sesame oil, yellowfin ahi or tombo tuna steaks, carrots, green onions, ginger, white hulled sesame seeds, nori and avocado. The mix of flavors is savory with a hint of sweetness and is a great lunch to create when youre craving something light and healthy. This is also a fun dish to make for a springtime luncheon with friends. We recommend eating it outdoors with your pals, a good playlist and a chilled beverage!
Who says spring rolls have to be rolled at all? This Millet Spring Roll Salad allows you to enjoy the light and fresh Asian flavors of spring rolls in salad form. Its whole grain, gluten free, high fiber, lactose free and vegan, making it perfect for those of us following these particular diets. The salad is a beautiful mix of Hulled Millet, sea salt, shredded carrot, green cabbage, bell pepper, baby corn, green onions, cilantro, basil, mint and brown sesame seeds. A perfectly complementary dressing uses rice wine vinegar, lime juice, toasted sesame oil, Sriracha chili sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, cloves and Thai fish sauce. This recipe makes 10 servings as a side dish and is great served with grilled shrimp, too.
Whether youre in the mood for a spring roll salad or a wildly blue-hued smoothie bowl, we hope these healthy lunch ideas have given you seasonal inspiration!
Spring is a time filled with a bounty of fresh vegetables and fruits, which makes it even easier to eat healthy and feel good.
Have any favorite recipes you like to whip up for lunch during the spring season? Feel free to share your healthy and light lunch recipes with us in the comments below. Wed love to hear what you create!
From all of us at Bobs Red Mill, thanks for reading and happy spring!
