WRAPS
Top a whole wheat tortilla with hummus and chopped carrots, bell peppers, and cucumbers. Adding a protein like paneer is another option.
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PASTA SALAD
Combine spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, chopped cooked chicken or chickpeas, and a mild vinaigrette dressing to create a pasta salad that is suitable for children.
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DECONSTRUCTED PIZZA
Pack a container with whole wheat pita bread or crackers, precut vegetables like olives and bell peppers, and a dipping sauce in place of a whole pizza.
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SKEWERS
For a colorful and entertaining finger food meal, skewer cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, grilled chicken or paneer cubes, and bell pepper.
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LUNCHBOX BENTO BOX
For a well-rounded dinner, fill a number of compartments with bite-sized snacks like cheese slices, crackers, grapes, baby carrots, hard-boiled eggs, and yogurt with granola.
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FROZEN YOGURT
Yogurt should be frozen overnight in a container. It will have thawed enough by noon to make a nutritious frozen treat. Top with chopped fruit or granola.
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LEFTOVERS REIMAGINED
To make a tasty salad, combine leftover grilled chicken or paneer with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and a mild vinaigrette dressing.
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DIPPING DUOS
For a filling sweet and savory snack, combine sliced apples or bell pepper strips with a tiny jar of nut butter or hummus.
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