5. Balsamic Ginger Soba Noodles
Simple yet satisfying, this quick lunch is a healthy diversion from tiresome salads. Carrots, zucchini and edamame add color and crunch while nutty soba noodles serve as the base. Not a fan of julienning? To save time and energy, invest in a julienne peeler for perfect matchstick carrots and zucchini (and more reason to eat your veggies!).
Vitamin B benefits: Soba noodles are a solid source of B3, edamame adds B9, and tofu brings in B1.
6. Kale Barley and Feta Salad
This salad has a little something for everyone with crunchy sunflower seeds, salty feta cheese (which is lower in fat and calories than most cheeses), and a tangy homemade lemon vinaigrette. To cut down on toughness and bitterness, marinate the raw kale for at least 30 minutes before eating.
Vitamin B benefits: Barley provides B3, B6 and B7, feta offers B2, B6 and B12, and avocado delivers the B5. Bonus: Chickpeas are a worthy source of B9.