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Low Cholesterol Lunch Ideas

A collection of delicious, heart-healthy lunch ideas that combine bold flavors with smart ingredients to keep you satisfied and nourish your body.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lean Proteins
  • 1 lb skinless chicken breast or use canned salmon or tuna packed in water
  • 1 lb extra-firm tofu or tempeh, lentils, edamame, chickpeas, black beans
Whole Grains
  • 1 cup quinoa cooked
  • 1 cup brown rice cooked
  • 2 large whole-wheat tortillas
Healthy Fats
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
Veggies
  • 1 cup leafy greens (spinach, arugula)
  • 1 cup cucumbers chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes
Flavor Boosters
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Optional Crunch
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or toasted sunflower seeds

Method
 

Mediterranean Chickpea Power Bowl
  1. Roast cubed sweet potato at 425°F with olive oil, smoked paprika, and pepper (20–25 minutes).
  2. Toss canned chickpeas (rinsed) with chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and lemon juice.
  3. Cook quinoa; fluff with a fork and season with a splash of olive oil and lemon zest.
  4. Assemble: quinoa base, chickpea salad, roasted sweet potato, a dollop of hummus, and a drizzle of tahini + water + lemon.
Salmon-Avocado Lettuce Wraps
  1. Mix canned salmon with Greek yogurt, Dijon, chopped celery, and dill. Add lemon.
  2. Spoon into large romaine or butter lettuce leaves.
  3. Top with sliced avocado and cracked black pepper.
  4. Optional: a sprinkle of capers.

Notes

Prep grains and proteins in batches. Use airtight containers for storage. Dress salads right before eating.