10 quick lunch ideas for work

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10 quick work lunch ideas

1. Chicken taco salad

Say goodbye to boring salads with this zesty Mexican-inspired recipe. Packed with four of your 5-a-day, this salad will trump any supermarket sandwich for health value, and it’s got a gloriously crunchy topping, too.

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2. Tomato & pasta soup

Making soup doesn’t have to be a chore with this budget-friendly, healthy recipe, which takes just half an hour to whip up. Store in a flask to avoid leakage, or reheat at the office if you have a microwave on hand.

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3. Super salad wraps

For a healthier and more exciting alternative to the classic sandwich, try these healthy wraps packed with nutritious fresh veg and bursting with flavour. Leave out the cheese for a vegan-friendly version, and wrap in food wrap or foil to avoid spillage.

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4. Vegan salad bowl

If you want a lunch that’s as good-looking as it is tasty, try this healthy vegan salad with beans, radish, pickled cabbage and couscous. It takes just 15 mins prep time and can easily be transported in a lunchbox to work.

For more office-friendly salads and plant-based snacks, check out our vegan lunch recipes and also try our veggie burrito bowl for another colourful plate.

5. Chicken wraps

Make the most of a pack of tortilla wraps in this perfectly portable work lunch. Fill them generously with chicken, charred aubergine, tomatoes, red onion, avocado and a gorgeous garlicky tahini sauce. Guaranteed to leave you satisfied, and easy to swap out with other ingredients to switch things up. Wrap up in foil and you’re ready to go!

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6. Deli-style stuffed falafel wrap

Beat the deli queues with a delicious homemade falafel wrap. Stuffed with red cabbage, cucumber, gherkin and spinach, this wrap tastes better than shop-bought, and is full of goodness to power you through the afternoon.

Use the weekend to have a go at making your own falafels with our easy healthy falafel recipe.

7. Ham, mushroom & spinach frittata

Frittatas are just as good cold as they are hot, and this filling dish will leave you satisfied while keeping the calorie count low. If you’re cooking for one, this recipe will give you two work lunches in just 13 mins.

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8. Store-cupboard pasta salad

No time for a supermarket trip but need to prep tomorrow’s lunch? We’ve got you covered with this simple pasta salad made using store-cupboard ingredients. But that doesn’t mean it lacks flavour, with punchy capers and pesto pepping up this nutritious lunch.

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9. Caesar pitta

Love the flavours of a caesar salad but want something more filling? This pitta is stuffed full of goodness and the caesar dressing packs a punch, all taking just 10 mins to prep.

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10. Curried turkey lettuce wrap

Enjoy a low-carb, low-fat lunch with these deliciously spiced lettuce cups. A great gluten-free alternative, using lettuce instead of a tortilla wrap ups the nutrition and adds a satisfying crunch.

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