Lunch Box Power Pasta Salad

This thick, creamy dressing has a garlicky kick that becomes deliciously muted if served the next day in a lunch box. Substitute garlic powder if fresh garlic is undesired. Add additional vegetables of choice, diced small, to make the dish more colorful. Recipe by New England Dairy.

Close-up of cooked zucchini with tomatoes and onions

Calabacitas

Calabacitas (kahl-ah-ba-SEE-tas) translates to “little squash” in English. It is often served as a side dish, but can easily be a meal in itself.

Veggie Couscous

Couscous is a quick cooking grain and this recipe is perfect for a simple lunch or dinner.

garllicky beans

Garlicky Beans and Toast

A savory toast that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Leafy greens add vitamins A and C, calcium, and potassium, making this simple dish extra nutritious.