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Looking for a quick and easy work-from-home lunch for one? Try this super simple, plant-based burrito wrap! Loaded with protein, fiber, and healthy fat, this heart wrap will easily keep you full until dinner time. You can make your own guacamole and pico de gallo, or buy some from the supermarket. Or, just use sliced or mashed avocado and chopped tomatoes. If you have leftover cooked veggies, you could use those in place of the salad greens.

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In this twist to classic grits, corn is swapped out for cauliflower and white beans for a creamy alternative that pairs perfectly with the spice in the shrimp. You can swap out the chicken stock with a quick homemade stock using the shrimp shells. Consider buying Cajun seasoning (typically a mix of chili pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and herbs) to cut down on prep time—and it works as a great seasoning for vegetables. If purchasing, a salt-free Cajun seasoning is recommended. Watch how to make shrimp creole and cauliflower grits

This chicken burrito is packed with protein and fiber, perfect for a filling lunch that will keep you satisfied until dinner. It's also great for meal prepping—wrap the burritos in foil and store in the fridge or freezer. Reheat in a toaster oven before eating.

The beans and veggies in this dish make it a great source of fiber with 10 grams per cup. The recipe makes 8 servings, so save leftovers for a delicious lunch the next day.

This high-fiber snack is a much healthier choice than chips and is a great alternative for those with nut allergies. Place in small bowls or ramekins at your next party. Eat them as a snack or use them as a crunchy topping on soups or salads.

This sweet and savory diabetes-friendly dish will pair well with just about any nonstarchy vegetable. Try it out with our roasted green beans recipe.

If you’ve ever been tempted to eat raw cookie dough, then try satisfying that craving with this cookie dough hummus! It has all the flavor of cookie dough but without the excess calories and sugar. Like any dessert hummus, the base of cookie dough hummus is garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas), which are a good source of protein. The sweetness comes from Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend, which contains half the calories and sugar of regular brown sugar.

This Mediterranean recipe goes great with a side of quinoa and a green salad with fat-free balsamic vinaigrette.

This nutrition-packed dish is great as an entrée. It’s got protein from the quinoa and beans and also provides you with some vegetables!