Most people like spending time at the beach. There’s nothing better than a nice lunch at the beach that’s also healthy.
It is a good idea to plan and prepare your healthy lunch in advance, before going to the beach. It is also a great way to save money and stay healthy. If you need healthy beach lunch recipes, we’ve got 5 tasty and healthy recipes for you.
1. Healthy turkey wraps
These super easy to make turkey wraps make a great beach lunch!
Ingredients:
– 4 whole grain tortillas
– 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
– 2 cups turkey breast, roasted, diced
– 1 cup tomatoes, diced
– 1 small cucumber, sliced
– 1 /2 cup tofu, diced
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Layer all ingredients on each tortilla. Firmly roll up each tortilla. Enjoy your delicious tortillas.
2. Whole wheat tortellini
This whole wheat tortellini recipe is the perfect summer dish.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups whole wheat tortellini
– 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
– 1 tsp. basil
– 1 cup salsa
– 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 tsp. oregano
– 2 tbsp. olive oil
Instructions:
In a large pot, cook tortellini for 10 min and drain. In a medium pan, heat the olive oil, and add everything but tortellini, and cook for 10 minutes. Combine pasta with tortellini. Bon appetit!
3. Asian tofu wraps
This healthy and colorful and refreshing tofu wrap is a great lunch for hot summer days.
Ingredients:
– 4 onions, chopped
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 2 cups turkey breast strips, grilled
– Chili powder, to taste
– 5. tsp. vinegar
– 2 tsp. olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup tofu, diced
– 1 tbsp. soy sauce
– Romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions:
In a food processor mix all ingredients except lettuce and chicken, until well combined. Combine the mixture and turkey breasts. Divide the mixture into lettuce leaves and roll into wraps. Done!
4. Whole wheat pasta with mozzarella
This tasty pasta is healthy, nutritious, and it can be done in 10 minutes!
Ingredients:
– 3 cups whole wheat pasta
– ½ cup tomato sauce
– 1 medium zucchini, grilled, diced
– 1/ 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup mushrooms, grilled, diced
– 0, 5 tsp. Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 2. tsp. olive oil
Instructions:
Cook whole wheat pasta for 20 about minutes. Drain set aside and let cool. Add in remaining ingredients and stir well. This meal can be kept for 3 to days in the fridge. Your tasty and healthy pasta is done. Bon appetit!
5. Chicken and beans wraps
This refreshing and healthy chicken and beans recipe is are a great alternative to traditional chicken wraps recipe.
Ingredients:
– 5 whole wheat tortillas
– 1 cup beans, drained, mashed with a fork
– 1 cup mixed vegetables, fresh or frozen
– 1/2 cup plain yogurt
– ½ cup grilled chicken, diced
– 1 small tomato, chopped
– ½ cup sliced cucumber, sliced
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Divide evenly all ingredients over tortillas and roll up each one. These delicious tortillas can be kept for three days in the refrigerator. Your healthy tortillas are done. Bon appetit.