Lunch & Dinner
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Veggie Grilled Cheese
This veggie-packed grilled cheese contains roasted garlic, broccoli, and red peppers.
Chickpea “Tuna” Salad Wraps
These vegetarian “tuna” salad wraps use chickpeas instead of tuna.
Vegan BLT Sandwich
This vegan version of the BLT uses crispy roasted mushrooms in place of bacon.
Avocado Toast With Radish and Microgreens
Make your avocado toast even healthier by using sprouted-grain bread and topping with watermelon radishes and microgreens.
White Bean and Fontina Pan Bagnat
This recipe is a vegetarian spin on a traditional French sandwich.
Chia-Seed Jam and Nut-Butter Sandwiches
Make your own chia-seed jam for this twist on a classic PB&J.
Quick and Healthy Fall Harvest Salad Recipe From the 60day Challenge
Assemble these fall flavors to enjoy in as little as 15 minutes.
Broccoli Salad With Herby Tahini Dressing
The ancient wheat kamut is the base of this summer grain bowl, which is paired with an herb oil and a tahini dressing.
Korean-Style Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
Grilled tempeh is served in butter-lettuce leaves and topped with chopped kimchi.
Avocado-Stuffed Portobellos
Before hitting the grill, the portobello mushrooms are marinated in a pinot noir and thyme reduction, extra-virgin olive oil, and honey.
Grilled Corn and Quinoa Salad
Inspired by the Indigenous foods of South America, this medley of nutty quinoa and caramelized grilled corn makes a great main course for plant-based diners or a satisfying side for omnivores.
Charred Romaine With Lemony Goddess Dressing
Romaine becomes heartier and earthier in just a few minutes on the grill. Serve each diner one romaine half on a plate, with a steak knife for carving.
Tabbouleh Bowl
This gluten-free tabbouleh grain bowl uses quinoa instead of the traditional couscous and is topped with chickpeas, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
Spicy Peanut Noodle Bowl
This Thai-inspired grain bowl is packed with veggies like carrots, red cabbage, edamame, and red bell pepper.
Make-Your-Own (Healthier) Deep-Dish Pizza
Enjoy a feel-good pizza night in less than 20 minutes with an at-home version of this featured favorite from the LifeCafe menu at Life Time River North at One Chicago.
Instant Pot Pipián Pork
This fork-tender pork in green mole sauce can be made in a slow cooker as well.
Instant Pot Green Soup
Packed with green veggies like spinach, broccoli, zucchini, and scallions, this nutritious soup is topped with a tangy vegan cashew cream.
Shrimp Simmered in Green Mole
Make the green mole ahead of time and this dish comes together in minutes.
Pizza Meatballs
Enjoy as an appetizer or serve with roasted veggies to make into a meal.
Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad
This spin on a traditional Caesar salad features greens from Brussels sprouts and omega-3s from a filet of salmon — both of which can offer mood-supportive benefits.