By Dnyaneshwari Burghate
October 13, 2025
Are you looking to stay energised all afternoon after lunch? Try these healthy lunch recipes that will not make you feel sluggish, keep you feel and help you stay focused and energised.
This is a protein-packed twist to traditional khichdi made with quinoa, lentils, and seasonal vegetables. Quinoa grain is light on the stomach, yet it makes you feel energetic with no sluggishness.
To make this, add in chopped vegetables like carrots, peas, onions, bell peppers to boiled chickpeas and add lemon juice, chat masala, and olive oil for dressing. This delicious meal is protein-packed and will make you full.
Toss in brown rice, with chopped and colourful stir-fried vegetables like tofu, capsicum, with sauces for a wholesome meal. This rice bowl will make you full and energised throughout the afternoon.
This dish will not only make you full but is also easy to make and protein-rich. Toss in the rice with veggies and beaten eggs in a pan with regular spices and let it cook. This rice bowl is easy to make, healthy, and lunchbox-friendly!
This wrap is filled with protein, nutrition, and complex carbs; perfect for your midday lunch! Add chopped veggies with some sauces, chutneys, over your roti/tortilla, and fry it over a tawa. This wrap will make you full, keep your energy high, and is quick to assemble.