Nutritionist shares 3 easy, healthy and hearty lunch at-home recipes
Registered dietitian-nutritionist Maya Feller shared three simple, filling and tasty lunch recipes to revamp your home midday meal.
Feller joined "Good Morning America" Friday to explain the benefits of eating a bigger lunch that will help keep you satiated throughout the day: from salads to starches.
Check out the full recipes below.
Sweet Potato Bowl
Ingredients
1 sweet potato
1/4 pound ground meat
1/4 grated summer squash
1/2 onion diced
1 clove garlic minced
yogurt sauce with paprika and chili flakes
1/2 bunch chives minced
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 F. Place sweet potato dusted with olive oil, plus salt and pepper into the oven for 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven and set aside.
In a medium-sized pan over medium heat add meat, summer squash, onion, garlic and chives. Cook for 5-7 min until the meat is lightly browned.
Slice potato lengthwise and place ground meat mixture into the center.
Top with yogurt, paprika, chili flakes and chives.
Upgraded Salad with Ancient Grains
Ingredients
1 bunch thinly sliced lacinato kale or dark green leafy vegetable
2 radishes, thinly sliced
2 scallions, diced
1 handful microgreens or sprouts
1/4 cup cooked farro, barley or quinoa
1 block grilled tempeh, cut into matchsticks
2 tablespoons Cajun spice
For the dressing:
olive oil, black pepper, salt
Directions
Place kale, radish, scallions, microgreens and grains in a shallow bowl and toss together. (Tip: massage the kale leaves with your hands to make the greens more tender.)Add tempeh and dust with Cajun spice.
Dress with oil, black pepper and salt to taste.
Pad Thai Kelp Noodles with Almond-Ginger Dressing
Ingredients
1 bag of kelp noodles
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced on the bias
1 julienned carrot
1/2 bunch bean sprouts
For the dressing:
1/4 cup almond or other preferred nut butter, no added sugar
1 tablespoon miso paste
1 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon minced and pressed garlic
3 tablespoon mirin
Directions
Prepare kelp noodles according to package instructions.
Place noodles into a medium bowl, add bell pepper, carrots and sprouts.
For the dressing: add all ingredients to a medium mason jar, cover and vigorously shake.
Dress noodle mixture and enjoy.
