So Long, Sad Desk Lunch: These Satisfying Dishes Are 7 SmartPoints or Less on WW
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Figuring out what to bring to work or school for lunch while on WW — the program formerly known as Weight Watchers — can be tricky, and yet you don't want to get stuck ordering takeout, which is notoriously difficult to track using your points. Luckily, this list is chock-full of healthy recipes to choose from, and we've even calculated the SmartPoints values so all you have to do is whip them up, pack them up, and go. It can't possibly get much easier than that. Scroll through for 15 of our favorite work lunch options, and don't forget to stock your desk with some WW-friendly snacks.
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Thai Citrus Chicken Salad
Get the recipe:Thai citrus chicken salad
SmartPoints: 5 per serving
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Red Pepper and Lentil Bake
Get the recipe:red pepper and lentil bake
SmartPoints: 2 per serving
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Greek-Yogurt Chicken Salad
The SmartPoints total doesn't factor in bread, so try eating the salad in a lettuce wrap.
Get the recipe:Greek-yogurt chicken salad
SmartPoints: 1 per serving
Veggie Burrito Bowl
The recipe calls for a veggie patty of your choice, but the SmartPoints were calculated using a 3-point option. Adjust accordingly based on whatever veggie patty you prefer.
Get the recipe:veggie burrito bowl
SmartPoints: 7 per bowl
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Cucumber, Black Bean, Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad
Get the recipe:cucumber, black bean, corn, tomato, and avocado salad
SmartPoints: 3 per serving
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No-Bake Veggie Frittata
Get the recipe:no-bake veggie frittata
SmartPoints: 1 per serving
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Kale, Almond, and Shredded Veggie Salad
Get the recipe:kale, almond, and shredded veggie salad
SmartPoints: 5 per serving
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Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
Get the recipe:cauliflower rice stir-fry
SmartPoints: 7 per serving
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Pumpkin-Coconut Bisque
This pumpkin soup will keep you warm on chilly days, but keep in mind that the SmartPoints total doesn't include the pepitas.
Get the recipe:pumpkin-coconut bisque
SmartPoints: 2 per serving
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Tomato Lentil Soup
Get the recipe:tomato lentil soup
SmartPoints: 1 per serving
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Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
Get the recipe:slow-cooker butternut squash lentil soup
SmartPoints: 1 per serving
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Gingered Shrimp, Green Bean, and Broccoli Stir-Fry
This calculation doesn't figure in the sesame oil, so make sure you're measuring and counting the ingredients you use to season the stir-fry.
Get the recipe:gingered shrimp, green bean, and broccoli stir-fry
SmartPoints: 2 per serving
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Zero-Point Chili
You can add ground white meat chicken or turkey, or even creamy Greek yogurt, without tacking on points.
Get the recipe:zero-point chili
SmartPoints: 0 per serving
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Tortilla-Less Soup
Get the recipe:tortilla-less soup
SmartPoints: 2 per serving
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Lentil Salad With Mustard and Tomatoes
Get the recipe:lentil salad with mustard and tomatoes
SmartPoints: 1 per serving