Lunch Ideas [via fitness magazine]

Chili and Chips

Ingredients

1 cup canned turkey or vegetarian chili

1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli

3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup crushed corn chips

Make It

Mix together chili and broccoli and microwave for about 5 minutes, until broccoli is tender. Top chili mixture with shredded cheese and crushed chips.

Pizza Burger

Ingredients

1 vegetarian burger

1 whole-grain hamburger bun

2 tablespoons canned pizza sauce

1 slice part-skim mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 small apple

Make It

Warm burger and place on bun; top with pizza sauce and cheese. Microwave sandwich for 20 to 30 seconds to melt cheese; add fresh basil. Serve with apple on the side.

Grilled Cheese with Turkey and Tomato

Ingredients

2 slices whole-grain bread

1 slice cheddar cheese

2 ounces sliced turkey

1 slice tomato

Cooking spray

1/2 cup pea pods

2 tablespoons low-fat ranch dressing

Make It

Make sandwich with bread, cheese, turkey, and tomato. Coat a skillet with cooking spray and toast sandwich for about 3 minutes on each side, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve with pea pods and ranch dressing.

Spicy Bean and Guacamole Burritos

Ingredients

1/2 cup canned low-fat refried beans

1/4 cup salsa

3 tablespoons prepared guacamole

1 cup shredded romaine lettuce

2 small (6-inch) whole-grain tortillas

1 cup red grapes

Make It

Stir together beans and salsa. Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Place warm bean mixture, guacamole, and lettuce on tortillas and roll up. Serve with grapes on the side.