Make tomorrow’s lunch easier

Recipes that pack well, with practical notes on what to store separately.

Make tomorrow’s lunch easier

Meal prep works best when you leave a little assembly for later. Dress greens just before eating, keep noodles out of stored soup, and put crunchy vegetables in a separate container. These recipes are a starting point for the seven-day planner; repeat a favorite instead of cooking something new every day.

Make it easier: Label containers with the cooking date. Plan the most perishable meals for the beginning of the week.

What to cook

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Salad · 15 min

Crunchy Lemon Chicken Salad

Celery, a little Dijon, and fresh lemon keep this chicken salad lively. Tuck it into sandwiches or spoon it over greens for a lunch that holds up well.

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Salad · 35 min

Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Salad

Crisp-edged sweet potato, chickpeas, and peppery greens make a filling lunch. A lemon-tahini dressing brings it together without weighing it down.

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Soup · 35 min

Weeknight White Chicken Chili

White beans give this green-chile chicken chili its body. Mash a few against the pot for a creamy broth, then finish with lime for a clean, bright bite.

A little help along the way

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How to thicken white chicken chili →

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