48 At-Home Lunches Your Whole Family Will Love

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48 At-Home Lunches Your Whole Family Will Love2/48 Greek Grilled Chicken Pitas 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I switched up my mom’s recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It’s one of our favorite grilled chicken recipes and is perfect for warm days. The creamy cucumber sauce goes great with the fresh, crunchy veggies. —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 2 filled pita halves: 428 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 801mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.

One day she asked if she could have mostly cornbread, with just a little chili

3/48 Chili-Topped Cornbread Waffles 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cornbread Waffles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone in my family loves chili except my daughter, but she loves cornbread. One day she asked if she could have mostly cornbread, with just a little chili. Then we had an idea—cornbread waffles topped with chili and all the fixings! It was a hit. If you’re going gluten-free, make sure your chili is also free of gluten. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 464

My kiddos love these easy four-ingredient turkey pinwheels

calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 796mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 15g protein. 4/48 Spinach and Turkey Pinwheels 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Pinwheels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Need an awesome kids’ lunch for school? My kiddos love these easy four-ingredient turkey pinwheels. Go ahead and make them the day before—they won’t get soggy! —Amy Van Hemert, Ottumwa, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 pinwheel: 51 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars,

0 fiber), 3g protein

0 fiber), 3g protein. We can’t get enough of these cold lunch ideas, either. 5/48 Peanut Butter, Honey & Pear Open-Faced Sandwiches 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I work a 12-hour night shift at a hospital, and when I come home in the morning, I don’t want to cook a big breakfast. I love these sandwiches because they’re versatile; sometimes I use apples instead of pears and different cheeses, such as Brie or grated Parmesan. —L.J.Washington, Carpinteria, California Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 268 calories, 14g

fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein. 6/48 Chickpea Salad Sandwiches 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chickpea Salad Sandwiches Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 295 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 10g protein. 7/48 Garlic Bread Pizza Sandwiches 3 Reviews Contest Winner Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love inventing new

ways to make grilled cheese sandwiches for my kids’ lunch

ways to make grilled cheese sandwiches for my kids’ lunch. This version tastes like pizza. Using frozen garlic bread is a timesaver. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas. Looking for more? Here are our favorite easy lunch ideas. Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 456 calories, 28g fat (10g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 1177mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 8/48 Cheesy Black Bean Nachos 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We’re trying to go meatless once a week, and this dish helps make those

meals fun, quick and super delicious

meals fun, quick and super delicious. It’s also a smart way to use up beans and canned tomatoes from your pantry. —Cynthia Nelson, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 371 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein. 9/48 Focaccia Sandwiches 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved 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

Rich and creamy pimiento cheese is a southern favorite

calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 10/48 Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rich and creamy pimiento cheese is a southern favorite. It makes this grilled pimiento cheese sandwich shine, especially when sweet hot pepper jelly is added. —Amy Freeze, Avon Park, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 869 calories, 52g fat (28g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 1856mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 11/48 Grilled Hummus

We really can’t get enough!

Turkey Sandwich 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this toasted sandwich last summer using homemade hummus and veggies from our garden. We really can’t get enough! —Gunjan Gilbert, Franklin, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 458 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1183mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 28g protein. 12/48 Easy Roast Beef Roll-Ups 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Roast Beef Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to

Roll some up and enjoy!

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a quick kids’ lunch to use for the week, you can’t beat these flavorful wraps seasoned with salsa. Roll some up and enjoy! —Susan Scott, Asheville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 262 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 650mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein. 13/48 Salami & Provolone Pasta Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salami & Provolone Pasta Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone needs a perfect pasta salad that’s

This is just the thing

easy to make, especially on busy nights when your family wants a dish that’s fast, light and cool. This is just the thing. —Jill Donley, Warsaw, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup (calculated without optional ingredients): 244 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 14/48 Rotisserie Chicken Panini 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This ooey-gooey, melty delight is packed with bacon, chicken, cheese and just enough lemon to tickle your taste buds. Other

One summer I worked at a health food store that sold sandwiches

chicken panini recipes don’t compare!—Terri McCarty, Oro Grande, California Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 653 calories, 42g fat (16g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 996mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. 15/48 Fresh Veggie Pockets 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One summer I worked at a health food store that sold sandwiches. We were close to a college campus, so I made lots of these fresh-filled pitas for the students. Crunchy with crisp vegetables and nutty sunflower kernels, they’re a fast-to-fix lunch when

Everyone seems to love them!

you’re on the go.-Linda Reeves, Cloverdale, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2 filled pita halves: 434 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 14g protein. 16/48 Cranberry Turkey Wraps 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fruity and flavorful, these hefty grab-and-go handfuls are quick to assemble, easy to handle and low in calories. We often take them in a cooler to the local stock show and eat them in the stands. Everyone seems to love them! —Bobbie

We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea

Keefer, Byers, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 374 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 1477mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 17/48 Fruit Skewers 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fruit and Cheese Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 kabobs (1-1/2 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It’s easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. —Taste of Home Test

Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 318 calories, 11g fat (6g

Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob with 2 tablespoons dip: 147 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 18/48 Champion Roast Beef Sandwiches 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I have time, I like to prepare a roast with this much-requested recipe in mind. But when I need a quick meal in a hurry, I use deli roast beef with delicious results. Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 318 calories, 11g fat (6g

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