20-Minute Meal Ideas
Short on Time? Don't Sacrifice Taste — Check Out These 20-Minute Meals From Dietitians
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You can never go wrong with a salad for lunch. Alix echoed that and said all you need is bagged salad mix from the grocery store, your own dressing (or crunchy toppings, if you want), and rotisserie chicken or chickpeas for protein. Another option? Alix's "Bento Box" lunch, which consists of turkey roll-ups with cheese, veggies and hummus, and high-fibre crackers. These are all components you can individualize to your liking.
A fun take on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich is banana and nut butter. Rachel says to use slices of locally-based bread (store-bought is fine, but try to find something with whole grains) and spread them with a "generous serving" of nut or seed butter. Swap jelly with sliced bananas, and eat up!