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Idea 1
Chicken and hummus wrap
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- Spread hummus on the tortilla and add the chicken and shredded carrots.
- Wash and slice the cucumber. Add some to the wrap and serve the rest alongside it.
Idea 2
Cottage cheese and cracker plate
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- Wash the produce and slice the cucumber and fruit.
- Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl and put the crackers, vegetables, and fruit alongside it.
Idea 3
Lemony chickpea pita
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- Wash and chop the cucumber and tomato. Toss with chickpeas, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Spoon into the pita, or serve the pita alongside the chickpea mixture.
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No-cook ideas
Chicken and hummus wrap
Contains chicken · Dairy-free ingredients
What you need
- Canned chicken, drained
- Hummus
- Whole-wheat tortilla
- Bagged shredded carrots
- Cucumber
Put it together
- Spread hummus on the tortilla and add the chicken and shredded carrots.
- Wash and slice the cucumber. Add some to the wrap and serve the rest alongside it.
Cottage cheese and cracker plate
Vegetarian ingredients · Contains dairy
What you need
- Cottage cheese
- Whole-grain crackers
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Apple or pear
Put it together
- Wash the produce and slice the cucumber and fruit.
- Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl and put the crackers, vegetables, and fruit alongside it.
Lemony chickpea pita
Vegetarian ingredients · Dairy-free ingredients
What you need
- Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Whole-wheat pita
- Cucumber
- Tomato
- Lemon juice and olive oil
Put it together
- Wash and chop the cucumber and tomato. Toss with chickpeas, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Spoon into the pita, or serve the pita alongside the chickpea mixture.
Black bean and corn salad
Vegetarian ingredients · Dairy-free ingredients
What you need
- Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- Canned corn, drained
- Salsa
- Avocado
- Whole-grain crackers
Put it together
- Mix the beans, corn, and salsa in a bowl.
- Wash the avocado before cutting it, then add diced avocado. Serve with crackers.
Microwave ideas
Chicken, broccoli, and rice bowl
Contains chicken · Dairy-free ingredients
What you need
- Microwave-ready brown rice
- Canned chicken, drained
- Frozen broccoli
- Salsa
- Olive oil
Put it together
- Heat the rice and cook the broccoli separately according to their package directions.
- Warm the chicken according to its label in a microwave-safe dish. Combine with the rice and broccoli, then add salsa and a little olive oil.
Chickpea and spinach bowl with yogurt
Vegetarian ingredients · Contains dairy
What you need
- Microwave-ready brown rice
- Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Frozen chopped spinach
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Lemon juice
Put it together
- Heat the rice and cook the spinach according to their package directions. Drain excess liquid from the spinach.
- Warm the chickpeas according to their label in a microwave-safe dish. Combine with rice and spinach, then spoon yogurt and lemon juice over the top.
Black bean sweet potato
Vegetarian ingredients · Dairy-free ingredients
What you need
- Microwave-ready sweet potato with cooking instructions
- Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- Frozen corn
- Salsa
- Avocado
Put it together
- Cook the packaged sweet potato and corn according to their instructions. Warm the beans according to their label in a microwave-safe dish.
- Carefully split the cooked potato and add beans, corn, and salsa. Wash the avocado before cutting, then add slices on top.
Lentil and green bean rice bowl
Vegetarian ingredients · Dairy-free ingredients
What you need
- Plain precooked lentils labeled vegetarian and dairy-free
- Microwave-ready brown rice
- Frozen green beans
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
Put it together
- Heat the lentils and rice and cook the green beans according to their separate package directions.
- Combine in a bowl and stir in olive oil and lemon juice to taste.
Stovetop ideas
Chicken and pea couscous
Contains chicken · Dairy-free ingredients
What you need
- Plain quick-cooking couscous
- Canned chicken, drained
- Frozen peas
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
Put it together
- Prepare the couscous with water according to its package. Use olive oil if the instructions suggest butter.
- Cook the peas and warm the chicken according to their labels. Fold into the couscous and add lemon juice.
Bean and cheese quesadilla
Vegetarian ingredients · Contains dairy
What you need
- Whole-wheat tortilla
- Canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- Shredded cheese labeled vegetarian
- Bagged shredded cabbage
- Salsa
Put it together
- Mash the beans and spread over half the tortilla. Add cheese and fold closed.
- Warm in a skillet over medium-low heat, turning carefully, until the filling is hot and the cheese melts. Serve with cabbage and salsa.
White bean and tomato skillet
Vegetarian ingredients · Dairy-free ingredients
What you need
- Canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Frozen chopped spinach
- Olive oil
- Whole-grain bread
Put it together
- Cook the spinach in a skillet according to its package directions, adding water if required.
- Add beans, tomatoes, and a little olive oil. Simmer until everything is hot, then serve with bread.
Peanut and broccoli noodles
Vegetarian ingredients · Dairy-free ingredients
What you need
- Plain whole-wheat spaghetti
- Frozen broccoli
- Peanut butter
- Soy sauce
- Lime juice
Put it together
- Cook the spaghetti and broccoli according to their separate package directions. Reserve a little pasta water before draining.
- Stir peanut butter with a splash of warm pasta water, soy sauce, and lime juice until spoonable. Toss with the noodles and broccoli.
If you save leftovers
USDA advises refrigerating perishable foods within two hours, or one hour when the temperature is above 90°F. Use shallow containers, keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, and use refrigerated leftovers within three to four days. Reheat leftovers to 165°F, checking with a food thermometer. USDA: Leftovers and Food Safety.
Meal ideas assembled by the WellVerdict Editorial Team. The USDA source supports the food-storage guidance, not an endorsement of this tool. Read our editorial policy.