Not familiar with lupini (or lupin) beans? This easy lunch bowl is a great way to get acquainted. They add much-needed fiber and texture against the purple cabbage and spinach. Garnish with hemp seeds for a protein hit and cilantro for more freshness. You can even sprinkle a favorite (virtuous) snack on top for more texture.
Recipe and image via @bowlobsessed
Have a game plan on Sunday night to make a massive quantity of this yummy Greek couscous salad. Portion it into individual lunch containers for a week of satisfying lunches. And who said that bowls always have to be round?
Recipe and image via @kristines_kitchen
This isn't a salad with a bunch of leaves, a sliver of salmon and a few mushrooms. This is a hearty lunch bowl loaded with good fats to keep your brain firing on all cylinders. Salmon is high in omega-3s and mushrooms provide B vitamins and antioxidants. Oh, and they all taste delicious together.
Recipe and image via @brittneymoses
Even if you're stuck late at the office, you'll be able to power through thanks to this filling lunch bowl. It will please vegans and non-vegans alike because of its taste, fuel and simple prep. Make a big batch of eggplant hummus (or your favorite kind), then it's just a matter of quickly sauteing some mushrooms and steaming cabbage.
Recipe and image via @justine.eats
Don't knock pasta salad — it holds up well and it can be very satisfying. This version is nothing like your aunt's potluck version, as it doesn't contain any mayo. (No offense to her.) It's fortified with chickpeas, asparagus and soy sauce-roasted tofu, then drizzled with tahini and lemon juice dressing.
Recipe and image via @fitomatoes