24 Quick Summer Lunches Ready in 20 Minutes

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24 Quick Summer Lunches Ready in 20 Minutes1/24 Spicy Asian Ham Sandwiches Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Asian Ham Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love these sandwiches with ham, but you can use leftover cooked pork instead of the ham if desired. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 271 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 2/24 Meatless Taco Salad 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Meatless Taco Salad

This colorful entree combines popular taco ingredients—minus the ground beef

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful entree combines popular taco ingredients—minus the ground beef. And you won’t miss the meat at all! I top each serving with a creamy guacamole dressing, crunchy corn chips and cheese. —Kimberly Dray, Pflugerville, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 486 calories, 33g fat (12g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 849mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 16g protein. 3/24 Crab Cakes 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Classic Crab Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min

Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our region is known for good seafood, and crab cakes are a traditional favorite. I learned to make them from a chef in a restaurant where they were a bestseller. The crabmeat’s sweet and mild flavor is sparked by the blend of other ingredients. —Debbie Terenzini, Lusby, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 crab cake: 282 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. 4/24 Egg-Topped Avocado Toast 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Egg-Topped Avocado Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home

It’s really tasty!

Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We always have avocados on hand, so it’s easy to make this quick breakfast toast for my husband and me. It’s really tasty! —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 313 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 211mg cholesterol, 492mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. 5/24 Avocado Turkey Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grape tomatoes and avocado chunks add pretty color and

fresh flavor to this main-dish salad

fresh flavor to this main-dish salad. In a pinch, substitute half-and half or milk for the whipping cream, adding a teaspoon at a time until you get the desired consistency. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 225 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 6/24 Kimchi Fried Rice Test Kitchen Approved Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Forget ordinary fried rice! Kimchi fried rice is just as easy, but

it packs a flavorful punch

it packs a flavorful punch. This is a fantastic use for leftovers too. You can freeze the fried rice for up to three months. When cooking your defrosted rice, add a little extra soy sauce so it doesn’t dry out. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup fried rice with 1 egg: 331 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 546mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 7/24 Chicken Caesar Wrap 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 wraps

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This classic handheld with tender chicken, Parmesan cheese and chopped Caesar croutons features the perfect amount of dressing for a tasty meal any night. Nancy Pratt – Longview, TX Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 337 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 730mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 8/24 Hasselback Tomato Clubs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hasselback Tomato Clubs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

This no-fuss, no-bread riff on a classic is perfect during tomato season

This no-fuss, no-bread riff on a classic is perfect during tomato season. Make it for lunch or pair it with pasta salad for a light dinner. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed tomatoes: 272 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 803mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. 9/24 Chinese Spinach-Almond Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chinese Spinach-Almond Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe combines power-packed spinach, a good source of vitamins A and K,

with other veggies, lean meat and crunchy, heart-healthy almonds

with other veggies, lean meat and crunchy, heart-healthy almonds. Reduced-fat dressing adds a light Asian flavor and touch to each hearty serving. Mary Ann Kieffer – Lawrence, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 244 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 10/24 Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 12 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl!

This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl! It is short on ingredients but packs in so much flavor. For a hand-held version, leave out the rice and tuck the rest of the ingredients into a pita pocket. —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 433 calories, 25g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 1355mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. 11/24 Lemon Shrimp with Parmesan Rice 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up in

You’ll need just a handful of ingredients to fix these tasty sandwiches

Biloxi, Mississippi, where rice, garlic and seafood are staples of Gulf Coast cuisine. This easy shrimp and rice dish is a longtime family favorite that’s ready in minutes. —Amie Overby, Reno, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 cup shrimp with 3/4 cup rice: 438 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 191mg cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 12/24 Tailgate Sausages 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll need just a handful of ingredients to fix these tasty sandwiches. Fully cooked sausages

are placed in buns with cheese and topped with giardiniera, then wrapped in foil so they’re easy to transport and a breeze to grill. —Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 sausage: 584 calories, 33g fat (15g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1401mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. 13/24 Cherry Chicken Croissants 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Chicken Croissants Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had a similar chicken salad at a restaurant and created my own version. It may

seem like an odd combination, but the ingredients work really well together

seem like an odd combination, but the ingredients work really well together. My children love it, and it only takes a few minutes to cut everything up—so easy! Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 616 calories, 39g fat (12g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 613mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. 14/24 Refreshing Shrimp Salad Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Avocado, strawberries and shrimp are wonderful together in this filling yet light salad. Balsamic or raspberry vinaigrette dressings go well with the salad, as do

Asian-inspired dressings

Asian-inspired dressings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3 cups: 239 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit. 15/24 Focaccia Sandwiches 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Focaccia Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Slices of this pretty sandwich make any casual get-together more special. Add or change ingredients to your taste. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 113

These boats are wonderful with tortilla chips, beans or rice

calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 16/24 Crab-Stuffed Avocado 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Avocado Crab Boats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These boats are wonderful with tortilla chips, beans or rice. You can also cover them, pack them on ice, and take them to a picnic or potluck. Straight from the oven or cold, they’re always delicious. —Frances Benthin, Scio, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 filled avocado half: 325 calories, 28g fat (6g

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