I’m always saying, “Ugh. What should I take for lunch tomorrow?” I try not to eat out (and honestly there’s not a lot to choose from where I work during the day) and so I like to bring a fun lunch with me. All I have to work with is a microwave at work and so all these delicious “hot” meals always make me jealous. After awhile, a girl gets tired of the frozen burrito and PB&J sandwiches. I’ve compiled a few fun ideas for lunches and would LOVE any suggestions from you all.
- Greek Chicken Salad: I love this because I can make a large batch and mix up what I bring for the “bread.” Maybe a croissant, bread bowl, or chips!
- Lemony Shrimp and White Bean Salad: Who doesn’t love seafood for lunch!? And no need to heat it up and make all your co-workers complain about the fish smell.
- Smashed White Bean and Avocado Club: Avocado? Say no more.
- Veggie Salad with Pita: Simple and fresh. Also, no need to worry about it getting soggy.
- And of course How to Avoid a Soggy Salad: GENIUS.
Other great ideas include soups, sweet potato with chili (thanks Jess), and the ever faithful leftovers. Let’s hear your favorite lunches!
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Salads with bulghur in it (just add some mixed veggies, some chickpeas, dill/mint/cilantro) are excellent cold and after sitting over night the flavours meld together to be really tasty.
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I’ve never cooked with bulghur! Thanks for the recs Heather :)
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That how to avoid a soggy salad idea is genius!
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It’s life changing!
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That Greek chicken salad looks amazing. Definitely going to try that! And I’m glad you liked the sweet potato chili idea. :)
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having a homesteader for a mama, i’m a big fan of cooking large batches of various foods one sunday per month and then freezing individual portions and tossing them into the deep freezer.
then i can just dig around for something delicious and pop it in pot of boiling water or the microwave if needed.
right now i have tortilla soup, stuffed green peppers, chili, spaghetti, beef stew, white chicken chili, and greek chicken in there! and all homemade.
i also bake cupcakes and freeze them without icing (not a huge fan of icing) since i’d never eat a whole batch before they went bad anyway!
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Again, you’re my hero (I think I say this often). How about I design all your branding for free if you cook food I can freeze? Eh? Yeah?
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Hahahaha. I lurve you.
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