Lunch Strategies

Extra vegetables get a flavor makeover when combined with cheddar and chutney. Toss veggies with mango chutney, and pile onto naan or pita bread with sliced cheese.

Cooked tortellini can be added to a Thermos of piping-hot chicken broth just before you leave home in the morning. Toss in baby spinach leaves or peas, too, for added color.

Precooked lentils, beans, or grains are a versatile base for a filling salad. Toss with a variety of vegetables and add your favorite mix-ins. Scoop onto a bed of greens.

Cooked, seasoned greens or broccoli rabe are a hearty, healthy addition to a sandwich made from thin slices of last night's roast meat or grilled chicken.