5 Easy Dinners That Make Great Leftover Lunches, Too

  •  3-Melting ZucchiniSautéed zucchini pieces in a skillet garnished with herbs and capersSimply Recipes / Alexandra ShytsmanGet RecipeThe ever-adaptable zucchini shines in this French-inspired recipe, where the squash is cooked two ways until wonderfully tender and flavorful. Scoring the zucchini helps to get that sauce into the nooks and crannies of the otherwise mild vegetable. This dish reminds me of a chicken piccata, with white wine, garlic, parsley, and capers. I’ll serve it with polenta for a satisfying vegetarian meal, and toss the leftovers into a sandwich or salad for lunch.
  •  4-Ingredient Baked Barbecue ChickenOverhead view of a baking sheet of four bbq baked chicken breasts topped with cheese and green onions on parchment paperSimply Recipes / Sara HaasGet RecipeRecipe developer Sara Haas says, “It’s important to use only the most delicious barbecue sauce and cheese. They’ll be adding the flavor to your dish, so go for the good stuff.” I’m serving this chicken with a simple salad or steamed green veggie and roasted potatoes for a complete meal. Add the potatoes to the preheated oven 15 minutes before adding the chicken so everything is done at once. Leftovers are delicious stuffed inside a pita.
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  •  5-Maroulosalata SaladMaroulosalata (greek salad) in a bowl (close-up)Simply Recipes / Mark BeahmGet RecipeYou can make a delicious dinner with the simplest ingredients. While it seems basic, this salad is packed with flavor thanks to briny feta cheese, fresh dill, and crisp lettuce. My secret to amazing salads is to salt the greens right before serving. It’s truly that simple! While great on its own, this dish needs a little more to be a filling meal. I’m serving it with some protein I have stashed in the freezer, like grilled chicken or Trader Joe’s frozen falafel (my fave!), along with a diced avocado.

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