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30 Post-Thanksgiving Meals You Can Make in 10 Minutes

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Leah Goggins November 25, 2021
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Lemon Chicken Pasta

If you need a little break from cooking after a busy Thanksgiving, chow down on one of these simple, 10-minute dinners. We use convenient store-bought foods, like rotisserie chicken and salad mix, to make these meals as easy as they can be—you can even sub in some leftover turkey if you have it. Recipes like our Chickpea Salad Sandwich and Lemon Chicken Pasta will help you kick back, relax and enjoy the holiday weekend.

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Chopped Veggie Grain Bowls with Turmeric Dressing

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In about 10 minutes, you can prep a week's worth of lunches using 4 simple ingredients from your local specialty grocery store. To minimize prep, we're taking advantage of prechopped fresh veggie mix and frozen quinoa (which heats in the microwave in under 5 minutes). These crunchy chopped salad bowls are high in fiber but lower in calories, making them perfect for those following a reduced-calorie diet.

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Lemon Chicken Pasta

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In this easy lemon chicken pasta recipe, we love the combination of lemon zest and toasted breadcrumbs. This healthy dinner is made with rotisserie chicken, quick-cooking spiralized zucchini and baby zucchini, so you get a complete meal in just 10 minutes.

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Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries

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This quick egg scramble with hearty bread is one of the best breakfasts for weight loss. It combines weight-loss power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories.

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BBQ Chicken Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw

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This zippy, creamy slaw is so good you might find yourself making it for other sandwiches. Still, it pairs beautifully with the tangy pulled chicken for an incredibly quick dinner you can make even on your busiest nights. To save even more time, use a preshredded coleslaw blend.

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Chickpea Salad Sandwich

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This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious. It's got all the flavors of a classic tuna salad sandwich—dill, lemon and a bit of garlic—but with chickpeas instead to add a vegan source of protein and a healthy boost of fiber. Celery brings a nice crunch.

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Mushroom Omelet

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For a quick breakfast, learn how to make this mushroom omelet. Sautéing the mushrooms with garlic adds a punch of flavor in this healthy breakfast recipe.

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3-Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken

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To make this hearty grain bowl, grab a salad kit from the grocery store. Then, top the kit with farro and chicken for a high-protein lunch or dinner that's ready in minutes.

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3-Ingredient Chicken Salad Tostadas

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For this three-ingredient dinner, a premade salad kit is the perfect shortcut because it has everything you need in one bag, including the dressing. Swap in canned black beans for the chicken to make this vegetarian.

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3-Ingredient Chicken Tabbouleh Bowls

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This almost-instant grain bowl makes the most of the prepared-foods section at your grocery store. Toss together a ready-made salad with proteins for a healthy, quick dinner.

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3-Ingredient Teriyaki Edamame Sauté

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Whip up this high-fiber, plant-based stir-fry for a quick and convenient dinner. Look for bottled teriyaki sauce labeled less sodium or reduced sodium to cut back on the salt without sacrificing flavor.

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Egg Tartine

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Bruschetta meets avocado toast in this simple breakfast upgrade.

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Breakfast Naan Pizza

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Give your morning eggs a tasty spin by building an easy individual pizza on a prepared naan.

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Chopped Cobb Salad

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This single-serving recipe for Cobb salad swaps chicken in for bacon, which makes it a great source of protein for lunch. If you prefer another salad dressing, feel free to use that instead of our honey-mustard vinaigrette.

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California-Style Breakfast Sandwich

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This fresh-tasting bagel breakfast sandwich comes together in minutes with just a few ingredients. Creamy avocado pairs with crunchy onions and sprouts for a filling, healthy breakfast with layers of flavor.

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Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto

Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto
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While the cauliflower gnocchi crisp up in a sauté pan, steam fresh asparagus in the microwave to keep it bright green and crisp-tender. Substitute frozen asparagus (or green beans or peas) in a pinch. Toss them together with prepared basil pesto for a satisfying supper.

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3-Ingredient Green Goddess White Bean Salad

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Bagged salad and slaw blends are great shortcut ingredients for adding variety without needing to wash and chop lots of different vegetables. Toss a kale-and-broccoli slaw mix with canned white beans and yogurt-based green goddess dressing for a crunchy main-dish salad in minutes.

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Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup with Chickpea Croutons

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Bulk up boxed butternut squash soup with frozen cauliflower florets, then top off your bowl with crispy chickpea snacks for major crunch (look for them near the dried fruit and nuts at your grocery store). This impressively easy dinner comes together with just those three ingredients, not including salt, pepper and oil. Because prepared soups are typically higher in sodium, look for light or reduced-sodium versions of your favorites.

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Lentil Curry with Cauliflower Rice

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Combine precooked lentils (often located in the produce section of your grocery store) with an Indian-style simmer sauce for a super-fast and flavorful curry. Serving it over riced cauliflower bumps up the vegetable count and keeps carb servings in check. This 3-ingredient dinner (not counting salt, pepper and oil) is really as easy as it gets. To be mindful of the salt, look for simmer sauces with less than or close to 350 mg sodium per ¼-cup serving.

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Egg Salad English-Muffin Sandwich

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When you boil eggs ahead of time, it's easy to create a lickety-split and delightful lunchtime egg salad. And using the flavorful leafy carrot tops in it is like getting herbs for free.

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Sesame Instant Ramen Noodles with Broccoli & Soft-Boiled Egg

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Jazz up basic ramen noodles with toasted sesame oil, quick-cooked broccoli and a jammy soft-boiled egg. To cut back on sodium, look for ramen varieties with less than 600 mg sodium per serving or use less of the seasoning packet.

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Falafel Tabbouleh Bowls with Tzatziki

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Meal-prepping a week's worth of lunches doesn't need to take hours in the kitchen. These Greek-inspired meal-prep bowls can be prepared in just 10 minutes and only require 4 ingredients--greens, falafel, tabbouleh and tzatziki. We love going to our local specialty grocery store for fast shortcut ingredients like these. The high-fiber falafel and tabbouleh will help to keep you feeling satisfied all afternoon.

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Curry Chicken-Salad Sandwich

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Greek yogurt takes the place of mayonnaise in this healthy chicken-salad sandwich.

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Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushroom Salad

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Shaving the vegetables for this easy salad recipe makes them deliciously tender-crisp without having to cook anything and helps them stand up to the bright homemade vinaigrette and salty Parmesan cheese.

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Buffalo Chicken Grain Bowl

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et the flavors of spicy Buffalo chicken wings, without frying, in this nutritious couscous bowl loaded with protein and crisp veggies.

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Sweet & Savory Hummus Plate

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Fresh veggies with dip, juicy fruit and even a sweet treat make up this easy-to-make picnic dinner that's great for packing up or enjoying at home. Plus, this combo excludes the most common allergens and food intolerances (it's free from dairy, eggs, soy, nuts and gluten) so just about everyone should be able to enjoy it without worrying.

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Pimiento Cheese & Egg Sandwich

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Pair pimiento cheese with spinach, eggs and hot sauce for a satisfying breakfast sandwich that's ready in just 10 minutes.

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Salmon Salad-Stuffed Avocado

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Good-quality canned salmon is high in protein and brain-loving omega-3 fatty acids. Mix it with pesto-spiked yogurt and pile it old-school style into a halved avocado for a quick healthy lunch.

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Fruit, Veggie & Cheese Plate

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This healthy fruit, veggie and cheese plate is easy and affordable to pull together for a fun snack-style dinner at home or can be packed up and enjoyed as an outdoor picnic.

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Chicken Avocado BLT Wrap

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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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Veggie & Hummus Sandwich

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This mile-high vegetable and hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to go. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.

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    1 of 30 Chopped Veggie Grain Bowls with Turmeric Dressing
    2 of 30 Lemon Chicken Pasta
    3 of 30 Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries
    4 of 30 BBQ Chicken Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw
    5 of 30 Chickpea Salad Sandwich
    6 of 30 Mushroom Omelet
    7 of 30 3-Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken
    8 of 30 3-Ingredient Chicken Salad Tostadas
    9 of 30 3-Ingredient Chicken Tabbouleh Bowls
    10 of 30 3-Ingredient Teriyaki Edamame Sauté
    11 of 30 Egg Tartine
    12 of 30 Breakfast Naan Pizza
    13 of 30 Chopped Cobb Salad
    14 of 30 California-Style Breakfast Sandwich
    15 of 30 Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto
    16 of 30 3-Ingredient Green Goddess White Bean Salad
    17 of 30 Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup with Chickpea Croutons
    18 of 30 Lentil Curry with Cauliflower Rice
    19 of 30 Egg Salad English-Muffin Sandwich
    20 of 30 Sesame Instant Ramen Noodles with Broccoli & Soft-Boiled Egg
    21 of 30 Falafel Tabbouleh Bowls with Tzatziki
    22 of 30 Curry Chicken-Salad Sandwich
    23 of 30 Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushroom Salad
    24 of 30 Buffalo Chicken Grain Bowl
    25 of 30 Sweet & Savory Hummus Plate
    26 of 30 Pimiento Cheese & Egg Sandwich
    27 of 30 Salmon Salad-Stuffed Avocado
    28 of 30 Fruit, Veggie & Cheese Plate
    29 of 30 Chicken Avocado BLT Wrap
    30 of 30 Veggie & Hummus Sandwich

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