Lunch Ideas

ginmo333

I am in major need of ideas for lunch!! I do fine in the mornings, and then for dinner as well...but when it comes to lunch I am always at a standstill... anyone have any good recipes they love for lunch? Or even just some Ideas......

okhosslady

Hi,
I'm kind of the same way with lunch. I try to mix it up a bit so I don't get bored. Gordon's grilled herb fish is good with some steamed broccoli or tuna with special k herb crackers. Just a couple of ideas. I hope those help.

HMHUBBS

Today I had a turkey wrap, with red grapes

-spinich tortilla
-sliced turkey
-spinich
-sliced tomato
-tsp of dijon mustard

Last week I made a salmon salad
-grill or bake salmon (you could use chicken too)
-2-3 cups spinich
-diced carrot
-cucumber
-tomato
-craisins
-whatever kind of nuts you have on hand
-your favorite flavor of vinegrette

elyssiam

I try to mix it up, but here's one you can play with as far as ingredients go (and what you have on hand):

1/2 cup cooked brown rice or cooked quinoa
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup raw quartered grape or cherry tomatoes
2 chopped peppadew peppers (I love these like mad, but you can include what you like).
2 oz diced cooked chicken, pork, lamb, beef or tofu
1/2 to 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
your favorite seasoning (like Mrs. Dash or curry) to taste

Combine in bowl and heat in microwave for about 90 sec to 2 minutes.
Top with 1/2 oz crumbled goat cheese (my personal favorite!)
enjoy!

swimmer23

these sound amazing! bump!

VeganMinx

I am a HUGE fan of stir fry's cause the veggie combinations are endless and you can do spicy, savory, or sweet . They are a great way to get more veggies while using up what is in your fridge. I usually have them for dinner. Then what I do is take the left overs for lunch with me but to make it "different" i combined the stir fry veggies with raw veggies and that will be part of my lunch.

Example:

Last nigh's dinner Stir Fry:
brussle sprouts
bok choy
sundried tomatoes
minced garlic
braggs liquid aminos
veggie broth

Today for lunch:
left over stir fry over raw baby spinch - sprinkled w/ raw sunflower seeds
thai kitchen rice noodle soup


Yesterday for lunch I had chickpea mash in lettuce wraps & pineapple till my heart was content

1 small can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and mashed with fork
1 tsp nayonaise
1.5 tsp bone suckin mustard
1 large celery stalk, diced
onion, diced (didnt measure)
fresh ground pepper, to taste

awilke

A friend of mine just told me about a simple salad that makes a great lunch...I'm Addicted!
fresh bean sprouts
cilantro
a few shrimp
a few crushed almonds
a sprinkle of lime juice and low sodium soy sauce

amazing!!!

RillSoji

I used the have the same problem with figuring out lunches but then a friend told me about bento boxes and I'm hooked Here's a couple of my favorite sites for ideas.

http://lunchinabox.net/
http://www.laptoplunches.com/
http://justbento.com/

Just Bento is awesome for specifically low cal ideas while Lunch in a Box is more along the lines of good ideas for re-making leftovers.

CraftyGirl4

Mediterranean Lunch Plate

Hummus
Sliced cucumbers
Baby carrots
Crackers or pita
Olives (if you eat them...I don't)

Greek Lentil Salad (from Vegetarian Times)
1 cup French green lentils, rinsed and drained
1/4 small onion
2 bay leaves
1 large shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 small cucumber, diced (1 cup)
2 medium tomatoes, diced (1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 Tbs. olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Cook the lentils. Toss with everything up to the olive oil. Split the cheese between 4 portions. I made this recently, and it's delicious!!! I subbed dill for the mint because I couldn't find any and goat cheese for the feta because I like it better.

ginmo333

thanks for all the great ideas!! can''t wait to try them...they all sound sooo yummy!

CNYKrista

Flat-Out Flatbreads Light- they come in spinach, tomato, italian herb and regular. Only 90 calories, high in fiber.
3 ounces turkey 60 calories
lettuce, or any type of veggie
mustard or some sort of low cal spread
roll and enjoy with an ounce of light Baked Ruffles 70 calories

I eat this almost every day! Delicious!

amylynn9

Turkey Burger
Subway
Cheese quesadilla with veggies
Salad with grilled chicken

Not the healthiest but depending on time: Lean Cuisines

Tuna fish sandwhich (watch the mayo!)

hope a few help
What ever you eat just add colorful veggies!

Slipstreme

I'm a bit of a "snacker" when it comes to lunch- Today I am having 1/2 cup safeway caramelized hummus with carrots (fantastic combo) and 1/2 cup of costco's 7 grain salad. (total 360 calories)

Another fantastic combo is sauteed garlic shrimp with low fat cottage cheese- (Sounds crazy, but try it, it is amazing)

robinmurphy71

Flat-Out Flatbreads Light- they come in spinach, tomato, italian herb and regular. Only 90 calories, high in fiber.
3 ounces turkey 60 calories
lettuce, or any type of veggie
mustard or some sort of low cal spread
roll and enjoy with an ounce of light Baked Ruffles 70 calories

I eat this almost every day! Delicious!

I LOVE the Italian Herb Flat-Out Flatbread.....soooo tasty. I have wraps all the time too.

TripMom

Thanks for posting about the laptoplunches! Very interesting site! I have all kinds of trouble making lunches for my four kids!
Thanks!
TripMom

I used the have the same problem with figuring out lunches but then a friend told me about bento boxes and I'm hooked Here's a couple of my favorite sites for ideas.

http://lunchinabox.net/
http://www.laptoplunches.com/
http://justbento.com/

Just Bento is awesome for specifically low cal ideas while Lunch in a Box is more along the lines of good ideas for re-making leftovers.

vlaura

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