Stage 2 - Lunch Recipes

Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz grilled chicken breast
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil + 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

Toss lettuce and tomatoes. Add sliced chicken and drizzle with vinaigrette.

Nutrition:

Calories: 230 | Protein: 25g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: Moderate | Phosphorus: Moderate

Turkey and Cucumber Wrap

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz sliced turkey breast (low sodium)
  • 1 small whole wheat tortilla
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced

Instructions:

Layer turkey and cucumber on tortilla and wrap.

Nutrition:

Calories: 200 | Protein: 16g | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: Moderate | Phosphorus: Moderate

Chickpea and Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 tbsp red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients, chill before serving.

Nutrition:

Calories: 210 | Protein: 8g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: Moderate | Phosphorus: Moderate

Egg White Sandwich with Spinach

Ingredients:

  • 3 egg whites, scrambled
  • 1/4 cup sautéed spinach
  • 2 slices low-sodium bread

Instructions:

Assemble sandwich with cooked egg whites and spinach.

Nutrition:

Calories: 190 | Protein: 15g | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: Low | Phosphorus: Low

Lentil Soup with Rice (Low Sodium)

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup cooked lentils
  • 1/2 cup white rice
  • 1/4 cup carrots
  • 1 cup water or low-sodium broth

Instructions:

Simmer all ingredients for 20 minutes.

Nutrition:

Calories: 240 | Protein: 9g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: Moderate | Phosphorus: Moderate

Tuna Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz canned tuna (low sodium)
  • 1 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 2 romaine leaves

Instructions:

Mix tuna and yogurt, serve in lettuce leaves.

Nutrition:

Calories: 160 | Protein: 17g | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: Low | Phosphorus: Moderate

Brown Rice Bowl with Zucchini and Carrots

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/4 cup zucchini, sautéed
  • 1/4 cup carrots, steamed

Instructions:

Combine in a bowl and serve warm.

Nutrition:

Calories: 210 | Protein: 5g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: Moderate | Phosphorus: Moderate

Tofu Veggie Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup firm tofu, cubed
  • 1/2 cup mixed bell peppers
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions:

Sauté tofu and peppers in oil.

Nutrition:

Calories: 200 | Protein: 9g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: Moderate | Phosphorus: Low

Pasta Salad with Broccoli

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup cooked pasta
  • 1/4 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients and chill before serving.

Nutrition:

Calories: 190 | Protein: 5g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: Moderate | Phosphorus: Moderate

Sweet Potato and Rice Plate

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup cooked sweet potato (cubed)
  • 1/2 cup cooked white rice

Instructions:

Serve sweet potato over rice.

Nutrition:

Calories: 210 | Protein: 4g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: Moderate | Phosphorus: Moderate

Grilled Vegetable Pita

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup grilled zucchini and peppers
  • 1 small whole wheat pita
  • 1 tsp hummus (low sodium)

Instructions:

Fill pita with vegetables and hummus.

Nutrition:

Calories: 200 | Protein: 6g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: Moderate | Phosphorus: Moderate

Cabbage and Apple Slaw Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

Toss and chill before serving.

Nutrition:

Calories: 120 | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: Low | Phosphorus: Low

White Rice and Asparagus Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup cooked white rice
  • 1/4 cup asparagus tips (lightly steamed)
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions:

Combine rice and asparagus, drizzle with oil.

Nutrition:

Calories: 200 | Protein: 4g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: Moderate | Phosphorus: Low

Hummus Wrap with Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

  • 1 small low-sodium tortilla
  • 1 tbsp hummus
  • 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers

Instructions:

Spread hummus, add peppers, and roll.

Nutrition:

Calories: 180 | Protein: 5g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: Moderate | Phosphorus: Moderate

Rice Cakes with Avocado and Tomato

Ingredients:

  • 2 unsalted rice cakes
  • 1/4 avocado, mashed
  • 2 tomato slices

Instructions:

Spread avocado on cakes, top with tomato.

Nutrition:

Calories: 170 | Protein: 3g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: Moderate | Phosphorus: Low