The Best Healthy Lunch Recipes | Ambitious Kitchen

Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad

Monique — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:00:50 +0000

Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad

Beautiful warm brussels sprouts salad tossed with crispy bacon, toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries and a light lemon dressing. This cozy twist on a classic shredded brussels sprouts salad is full of flavor and makes a wonderful lunch or holiday side dish! There’s a warm brussels sprouts saute kit at Trader Joe’s that I fell in

Asiago Arugula Pear Salad

Monique — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:01 +0000

Asiago Arugula Pear Salad

Beautiful and simple arugula pear salad with savory asiago cheese, almonds, creamy avocado, and a light white balsamic vinaigrette. This fresh arugula salad has delicious bites of sweet, salty, zippy flavor and tons of wonderful textures for an easy holiday side dish or weekday lunch! Enjoy as is or pair with your favorite protein for

A Simple, But Fabulous Stove-Top Mac and Cheese (with optional herby golden bread crumbs!)

Monique — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:26 +0000

A Simple, But Fabulous Stove-Top Mac and Cheese (with optional herby golden bread crumbs!)

Everyone needs a simple, easy stove-top mac and cheese they can throw together in no time at all and this is bound to become your new favorite! Perfect for serving kiddos, as a holiday side dish, or for jazzing up with roasted veggies, broccoli, bacon, sausage or chicken! The options are endless when it comes

Brussels Sprouts Kale Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Cider Dressing

Monique — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:00:03 +0000

Brussels Sprouts Kale Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Cider Dressing

Sweet & crunchy brussels sprouts kale apple salad with a light maple cider dressing. This beautiful, fall-inspired kale apple salad has wonderful flavors and textures from tangy gorgonzola, dried cranberries and a pecan pumpkin seed crunch mixture. Enjoy the perfect lunch or side dish all season long! I’m here to bring you something super fresh

The Best Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Monique — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:00:20 +0000

The Best Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

These are the BEST crispy baked chicken nuggets you’ll ever make! This delicious, healthy chicken nuggets recipe takes just about 30 minutes from start to finish and uses simple ingredients like panko breadcrumbs, chicken breast and spices. Serve with honey mustard, ketchup or your favorite BBQ sauce. Kid-friendly and adult approved! I got a burn

Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Monique — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:00:35 +0000

Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Delicious, healthy slow cooker black bean pumpkin turkey chili bursting with sweet & spicy flavors thanks to hints of maple, cinnamon, chili powder & cayenne. This easy slow cooker pumpkin turkey chili recipe is freezer-friendly and great for busy weeknights! The perfect fall dinner. One of my favorite things to do on a Sunday is

Veggie-Packed Meat Sauce (freezer-friendly, great for kids!)

Monique — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:14:29 +0000

Veggie-Packed Meat Sauce (freezer-friendly, great for kids!)

This veggie-packed meat sauce, also known as ragu, is an ultra flavorful, easy recipe to keep in your back pocket (and freezer at all times!). Packed with protein from your favorite ground meat and loaded with FOUR different vegetables, this meat sauce boasts both delicious flavor and nutrition that everyone will gobble up! Great for

Vegan Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup

Monique — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:00:13 +0000

Vegan Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup

Vegan pumpkin lentil soup made with creamy coconut milk, delicious spices and plenty of pumpkin flavor. This easy pumpkin lentil curry soup is packed with nourishing ingredients and plenty of protein for a wonderful lunch or dinner. Have you been looking for a cozy, hug-in-a-bowl recipe during the chillier months? This incredible curried pumpkin lentil

Healthy White Chicken Chili

Monique — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Healthy White Chicken Chili

Healthy white chicken chili that’s nice and creamy, yet there’s no cream! Made with green chile, chicken, corn and blended chickpeas to make it thick and creamy. This easy white chicken chili recipe can even be made in the slow cooker and is bound to become a new family favorite. Serve with avocado, tortilla chips and cilantro.

Apple Cheddar Galette with Crispy Herb Cheddar Crust

Monique — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:00:31 +0000

Apple Cheddar Galette with Crispy Herb Cheddar Crust

Sweet and savory apple cheddar galette with a crispy herb cheddar pie crust. Top with flaky sea salt, a drizzle of honey, and fresh thyme for a fun way to use up fall apples in an appetizer, snack, or easy brunch recipe. Say hello to a gorgeous new fall appetizer that doubles (and triples) as

Zucchini & Sausage Baked Orzo with Hot Honey & Feta

Monique — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:40 +0000

Zucchini & Sausage Baked Orzo with Hot Honey & Feta

Comforting zucchini and sausage baked orzo packed with a rainbow of veggies and plenty of melty cheese. This one pan sausage baked orzo recipe is easy to make and customize, and is made extra delicious with a drizzle of hot honey. The perfect nourishing and cozy weeknight meal! One pan meal lovers, this incredible recipe

The Ultimate Spicy Cheddar & Apple Fall Veggie Sandwich

Monique — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:00:05 +0000

The Ultimate Spicy Cheddar & Apple Fall Veggie Sandwich

The ULTIMATE spicy cheddar apple sandwich filled with bright veggies and a hint of crunch from kettle potato chips. This wonderful fall veggie sandwich is packed with flavor and a kick of heat from pickled jalapeños. The perfect satisfying lunch to make during the week that’s easy to customize with your fav sandwich toppings! If