Monday, February 11, 2013

HEALTHY LUNCH IDEAS FOR UNDER 400 CALORIES!


We're tackling lunch today with 4 meal ideas that you can make in a jiffy and still have time to keep running!

 

Herbed Cheese & Tomato Sandwich


Ingredients

·                      6 ounces low-fat cottage cheese

·                      1 garlic clove, minced

·                      2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

·                      Dash of salt and pepper

·                      1 whole-grain bagel

·                      4 slices tomato

·                      1 orange

Make it: Place cottage cheese in blender and puree until smooth. Stir in garlic, chives, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture on bagel and top with tomato slices. Eat with sliced oranges.

Calorie Count:   350

 

Greek Chopped Pita Salad


Ingredients

·                      2 cups romaine lettuce

·                      2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

·                      1/2 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

·                      1/2 cup cucumber, sliced

·                      1 whole wheat pita, chopped

·                      2 tablespoons low-fat vinaigrette

Calorie Count:   380

Make it: Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl and toss thoroughly

BBQ Baja Burger


Ingredients

·                      1 vegetarian burger

·                      1 whole wheat bun

·                      1 tablespoon BBQ sauce

·                      1/4 avocado, thinly sliced

·                      1/4 cup bean sprouts

·                      4-ounce pineapple cup, in its own juice

Make it: Cook burger in microwave according to package directions. Place on bun with BBQ sauce; top with avocado and sprouts. Eat with pineapple

Calorie Count:   310

 


Tuscan Tuna Wrap


Ingredients

·                      3 ounces light tuna, drained

·                      2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

·                      1/2 lemon, juiced

·                      1 tablespoon olive oil

·                      1/2 cup diced tomatoes

·                      Dash of salt and pepper

·                      2 whole-grain tortillas

·                      1/2 cup baby spinach

Make it: Combine tuna with parsley, lemon, oil,

Calorie Count:  350

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