Healthy Lunches

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  2. UN-TUNA SALAD

    2 boxes (15oz each) chickpeas, drained & rinsed
    1 c celery, diced
    1 medium carrot, grated
    1/4 c vegan mayo
    2 Tbls relish or dill pickled chopped fine
    1 Tbls yellow mustard
    1 Tbls Coconut Aminos
    1 Tbls kelp granules (optional)
    Sea salt & pepper to taste

    Mash drained chickpeas and combine with rest of ingredients until well mixed. Add salt as necessary. Serve with rice crackers, as a sandwich, or wrapped in a tortilla.

    Variation: Add a Tablespoon of curry powder to kick the flavor up a notch.

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  3. CALI-STYLE WHITE BEAN BRUSCHETTA

    2 boxes (15 oz) white navy beans, drained & rinsed
    1 large avocado, cubed small
    1/3 c packed fresh basil, chiffonade
    1/2 c cherry tomatoes, quartered
    Splash olive oil (optional)
    2 Tbls balsamic vinegar
    Sea salt & pepper to taste

    Mix everything together and let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.

    Serve on top of toasted baguette slices or in lettuce/cabbage leaves.

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  4. Chicken Pita Pizza - Serves 4

    INGREDIENTS
    4 whole-wheat pitas
    1 cup low-fat pizza sauce
    1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped
    1 red bell pepper, sliced
    1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
    1 small zucchini sliced
    1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

    DIRECTIONS
    Preheat oven to 425ยบ F.
    Place the pita on a baking sheet. Spoon pizza sauce evenly over the pita. Top with the sliced cooked chicken, bell peppers, zucchini and mozzarella cheese.
    Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the pizza is heated through.
    Slice, serve and enjoy!

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