When you’re in a midday rush, these recipes have your back.

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There’s nothing worse than feeling rushed and stressed during your lunch break.

These 17 recipes take just 15 minutes or less to put together.

Black bean toast on a plate next to another plate with a serving and a bowl of lime slices

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back up your favorites and replenish your energy at lunchtime!

I usually splurge on a nicer loaf from the bakery department at my local grocery store or farmers market.

Whole grain or sourdough are great options."

Two bowls of spicy noodles with cucumbers and chili crisp.

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and your favorite garnishes.

ensure to drain the beans in a sieve set over a bowl as youll need the aquafaba."

Theyll be adding the flavor to your dish, so go for the good stuff."

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with garlic

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It adds more protein, plus a creaminess and richness.

You could shave off a few seconds of prep time if you use refried beans in their place.

For the ultimate bagel inception, toast a bagel and top it with this salad.

Ground Beef Hummus Bowl and pita chips

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Sounds like everything and more to me."

Simply Recipes Contributor Frank Tiu

Angled view of a pink plate with two halves of a sandwich made from curried chickpea salad and greens all on a white background

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Overhead view of a bowl of beans and greens with a chunk of bread all next to a spoon and resting on a blue cloth napkin

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Overhead view of a baking sheet of four bbq baked chicken breasts topped with cheese and green onions on parchment paper

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wanton soup in a bowl (close-up)

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Open Face Tuna Salad Sandwich

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Closeup of a Loaded Veggie Sandwich

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stir-fried noodles on a plate

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Three slices of a quesadilla on a plate along with lime slices at a table setting with a small plate of cilantro and a drinking glass

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Marv’n’Joe tomato sandwich on a plate

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Everything Bagel Cucumber Salad

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Trader Joe’s 4-ingredient wrap

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bowl of egg salad with a piece of lettuce on the counter next to a plate with bread and lettuce, salt and pepper shakers, and large spoon on a table napkin

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close up of a bowl of Beef Krapow bowl with a fried egg

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