Need Recipes for lunch at work.

Happy2help

Just wondering what kind of easy recipes people know. Ones that i can quickly make and take to work. I don't have a cafeteria and only have a microwave at work so something that can be reheated or doesn't need to be cooked would be perfect. I'm also looking for meals under 600 calories. Thanks

thirtyby30

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lawtechie

spinach lasagna with a side salad
turkey meatloaf w/ cold veggies or whatever side you like. This is already LOADED w/ veggies.

Forgot I had added the recipes here:

Turkey meatloaf:
Prestage Foods - Ground Turkey 93/7, 20 oz (1 1/4 lbs)
Vodka Gimlet - Old Fashioned Oatmeal, 1/2 cup dry
Garlic - Raw, 2 clove
Peppers - Sweet, green, raw, 0.5 cup, chopped
Vegetable - Red Bell Pepper, 0.5 pepper
Egg - Large, Grade A, Raw, 1 egg
Olive Oil 1 Teaspoon - Extra Virgin My, 2.5 Teaspoon
Yellow Sauteed Onion - Sauteed, 1 cup (87g)
Carrots - Raw, 1 cup, chopped
Squash - Zucchini, includes skin, raw, 1 cup, chopped
Gulden's - Spicy Brown Mustard., 2 tsp
Hill Country Fare (Heb Brand) - Worcester Sauce, 2 tsp
Kc Masterpiece - Original Bbq Sauce, 2 tbsp
Spices - Chili powder, 1 tbsp
Texas Pete - Hot Sauce, 0.5 tsp (4 g)
Morton - Iodized Salt, 1/2 tsp (1.5g)

1. Combine all ingredients except veggies in bowl and mix together w/ hands.
2. Sautee the veggies so they soften a bit but are still crisp. (~5 minutes)
3. Combine with veggies with the meat mixture and mxi well.
4. Press into non-stick pan.
5. Bake @ 350 for about an hour.

Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Sat Fat
Total: 1425 82 66 130 23 74 16
Per Serving: 285 16 13 26 47 5 3
YUM!


SPINACH LASAGNA
Reggano - Lasagna Noodles, 6 oz (6 noodles)
Kraft - Natural Shredded Low-Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, 1/2 cup (28 g)
Maggio - Part Skim Ricotta Cheese, 1 3/4 c (62g)
Athenos - Natural Feta Cheese (Chunk Traditional Corrected), 8 oz
Aldi Season's Choice - Frozen Chopped Spinach, 10 oz frozen package, cooked and drained
Grandessa - All Natural Tomato Basil Italian Classic Sauce, 2 1/2 cup
Great Day Farmers Market - Large Egg Grade A, One Dozen, 2 egg

1. Cook and drain spinach
2. Cook noodles
3. Mix cheeses together
4. Put half+ of sauce on bottom of non-stick pan
5. Line with half the noodles
6. Fill in with cheese mixture (you can also add meat/turkey here) for more calories
7. Top with remaining noodles
8. Top with remaining sauce. Add a little parsmesan on top for taste.

Bake @ 375 for ~50 minutes.

Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Sat Fat
Total: 2560 216 127 153 68 25 68
Per Serving: 427 36 21 26 11 38 11

thirtyby30

I love Progresso soup - light. Many different varieties to choose from.

LilacDaffodil

leftovers from last night's dinner, pre-cooked stir fry and soups are my staples :drinker:

mltdown

I make a lot of wraps for work, I would say salad but let's be honest that take a lot of time and I work in health care so lucky to get 10 minutes. I will use the low carb wraps that's are 60 calories for a burrito sized one and add whatever your in the mood for Tuna, lean lunch meat, chicken the sky's the limit and then I make ahead of time homemade spread with Greek yogurt and a package of dry dressing mix any kind you want. On the side I will have a piece of fruit and yogurt and maybe A few rice cakes and that holds me for my 12 hour shifts. Hope this helps

mltdown

I love Progresso soup - light. Many different varieties to choose from.

I love those too quick easy and it isn't going to ruin your day!

earvizu92

I work in the medical field M-F 8 hour days and i have a Smart one (variety to choose from), spinach salad with (tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots), and a sugar free pudding! Oh and big glass of water......!!!! Easily under 400 calories.....and microwavable

penith113

I love Progresso soup - light. Many different varieties to choose from.

I love their soups too and have been eating them a lot but they have way too much sodium. I'm actually eating home made vegetable soup at my desk right now. 1 carton of reduced sodium chicken stock, White navy beans, carrots, green beans, onions, garlic, zucchini, (whatever vegies you have on hand will do) Throw it in a pot, cook until tender.

Plan on eating it vegetarian for a few days until I cook a chicken on Wednesday and add left over chicken to my soup.

Donnaakamagmid

Homemade soups, I make a batch nearly every weekend. Use the low sodium stock and the possiblities are endless. It's filling, satifying and healthy.

I've been eating soup every weekday for 1 year and I haven't gotten bored because it's always different depending what's in season and what I'm in the mood for.

Instead of rice or pasta I like to use beans instead, red, black, white or pink. Lentils are a favorite too.

Erica0718

leftovers from last nights dinner, works for me.

seadiamond1

Also Oatmeal isn't only for breakfast. I make a batch in my rice cooker. When it's done but still hot I add a medium diced apple (1/2 apple serving per serving of oatmeal) some stevia, cinnamon, and a couple of tablespoons of reduced calorie maple syrup. No need for butter or cream in this recipe but you could add a little soy or almond milk. Divide into 1 cup portions, cool, and freeze. Grains are super for keeping you full longer than a light soup (but I do LOVE Progresso!) or skimpy microwave entrees. Add a serving a nuts to your lunchbox and perhaps some cut veggies with a couple of teaspoons of good olive oil and a splash of lemon for a mid afternoon snack.

cask16

Agreed - with me its either porridge or home made soups

smarinowilson

There's a website skinnytaste.com great recipes.

no1belongs

my lunches are pretty simple

whole wheat bun
veggie burger (amys california)
1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
slice of tomato
reduced fat swiss cheese

salad
salad greens (1 cup)
grape tomatos (1/2 cup)
cucumber (1/2 cup)
2 Tablespoons of lite italian dressing

aprox 337 cals.

snack about 3-4 hrs later of graham crackers and natural peanut butter

samantha1242

Wraps are my go to bring to work/school lunch. You can stuff them with whatever you want and bring a fruit or veggies or anything you want for the side. They can be under 600 calories depending what you stuff em with and the brand of wrap you get.

My wrap usually consists of:
Whole grain tortilla wrap
Roasted red pepper cream cheese
Sundried tomato deli turkey or whatever is on sale
Spinach
Red peppers cut in strips
Shredded carrot
Red onion
Cucumber
And either hot sauce or mustard on top before I wrap it up.

For sides I usually bring an apple or broccoli and a dip. Sometimes I'll bring Greek yogurt too.

Oh edit to say my other go to work meal (since you have a microwave at work) is bringing chili I make at home in big batches and freeze. Ill bring shredded cheese to add on top after its heated.

snipsnip2

What about tuna salad? I like to spice mine up:
1 can chunk light tuna in water
1 tbsp light Miracle Wip
1 tbsp yellow mustard
Sprinkle Old Bay spice
Cut up tomato into tiny pieces
Cut up Banana peppers
1 tsp sweet relish

I bring 6 Triscuits to dip into the tuna salad. Entire meal runs about 290 cal, with about 20 g protein (I only count animal and casein protein usually)

saraann4

Make food on the weekends if you can, portion it out and freeze. That way, you can get up, grab a portion and go.

MuhammadAjaz

Hey,

Watch the video.375 recipes for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js1KZr7b6_M

Christy175

I like wraps.

My fav is a whole wheat flax seed tortilla with 2tbps of any kind or hummus (I like jalapeno cilantro and red pepper) with a cut up cucumber and shredded carrots. Some times I add a little cheese and salsa if I need a few more calories. It is fast, easy, vegetarian, and travels well. It would probably be good with some deli chicken (rotisserie or sliced) on it too.