14 High-Fiber, Low-Calorie Lunches You Can Make in 10 Minutes or Less

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Credit: Photographer: Ali Redmond.

Enjoy a quick and healthy lunch with these delicious 10-minute recipes! With at least 6 grams of fiber per serving, these meals will help keep you full all throughout the day. Plus, they are all low calorie to support healthy weight loss if that is your goal. Recipes like our High-Protein Creamy Broccoli Salad and Cucumber-Spinach Wrap are great options to keep you fueled through busy weeks.

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Cucumber-Spinach Wrap

Credit: Photographer: Ali Redmond.
Credit: Photographer: Ali Redmond.

This fresh and creamy cucumber-spinach wrap comes together in minutes. A quick yogurt spread, brightened with lemon and dill, acts like a shortcut tzatziki, while crisp cucumber, buttery avocado and a sprinkle of za’atar add cool crunch and herby depth.

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Lentil & Goat Cheese Toast

Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward.
Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward.

This simple toast pairs creamy goat cheese with hearty lentils and crunchy toasted walnuts for a quick, satisfying bite. It’s a nutrient-packed option that works just as well for breakfast as it does for a light lunch or snack.

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3-Ingredient Bean Salad

Credit: Photographer: Stacy Allen.
Credit: Photographer: Stacy Allen.

This easy three-ingredient bean salad makes a satisfying plant-based lunch with minimal prep. Creamy great northern beans are tossed with tangy pickled red onions and fresh parsley for a bright, flavorful dish that comes together in just 10 minutes. Enjoy it on its own, spooned over greens or paired with crusty whole-grain bread.

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Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich

Credit: Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser
Credit: Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser

In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.

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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts

Credit: Photographer: Stacy K. Allen.
Credit: Photographer: Stacy K. Allen.

Serve this summery strawberry spinach salad alongside soup or a half sandwich, or top with grilled chicken or roasted salmon for a complete and easy healthy meal.

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White Bean & Veggie Salad

Credit: Ali Redmond
Credit: Ali Redmond

This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado. Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.

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Vegan Bistro Lunch Box

Perfect to pack for lunch to take to work or for a picnic in the park, this vegan bistro box is filled with Mediterranean diet–inspired crunchy vegetables, pita bread, creamy hummus and olives.

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Tuna & White Bean Salad

Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.
Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.

The time-honored Italian pairing of canned tuna and cannellini beans makes a super-simple, satisfying lunch. Serve over salad greens, on grilled whole-wheat country bread or tucked in a whole-wheat pita pocket.

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White Bean & Avocado Toast

Mashed avocado and white beans make for a fiber-rich and creamy topping, the perfect partner for a crispy slice of toast. Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.

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Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad

Craving crunch? Bite into a salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots and chow mein noodles. This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette.

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Quinoa & Chia Oatmeal Mix

Make your own hot cereal mix with this healthy recipe. Keep it on hand and just cook up the amount you need when you’re ready for a hot breakfast. One serving of the warm cereal contains six grams of fiber—almost a quarter of your daily quota.

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Fig & Goat Cheese Salad

The sweet-and-savory combination of figs and earthy goat cheese will surely satisfy the palate. If you can’t find dried figs, try swapping in dried apricots.

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Chicken Avocado BLT Wrap

Who doesn’t love a BLT? In this Mexican-inspired version, we’ve added chicken and avocado and wrapped it in a tortilla, making it easy to eat.

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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas

This healthy high-fiber salad comes together in just 10 minutes. Serve it right away or pack it in individual servings for four super-satisfying high-fiber lunches for the week ahead. To cut down on prep time, we’re using preshredded Brussels sprouts from the produce department and store-bought roasted chickpeas. Look for roasted chickpea snacks with the healthy snacks or nuts at your grocery store.

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