What are your favorite lunches?

jtolman619
jtolman619 Posts: 128 Member
edited November 15 in Food and Nutrition
I've been having a really hard time coming up with good, healthy ideas for lunch. I was making either tuna sandwiches or grilled chicken salads for a while, but I'm pretty tired of them. I need some inspiration!!

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  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    quesedillas, cold plates (cheese, hard boiled egg or olives, veggies, dip), canned soup with a sandwich, baked potato, boca burger on a bun, fruit salad with greek yogurt or cottage cheese
  • DaradysMom
    DaradysMom Posts: 10
    I love to dump a small can of chick peas in a bowl with a diced jalepeno, a little diced onion, a tablespoon of sour cream and some cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper. Definitely my favorite lunch: delicious and hits all my nutrient goals.
  • freechewy
    freechewy Posts: 111 Member
    DaradysMom wrote: »
    I love to dump a small can of chick peas in a bowl with a diced jalepeno, a little diced onion, a tablespoon of sour cream and some cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper. Definitely my favorite lunch: delicious and hits all my nutrient goals.

    That sounds awesome!
  • LovelyIvy466
    LovelyIvy466 Posts: 387 Member
    Organic chicken sausages, quinoa and either leftover roasted veggies or microwave veggies. Sometimes with a spoonful of hoisin sauce on the rice if I'm feeling wild, lol.
  • fubsyfern
    fubsyfern Posts: 38 Member
    My favorite last minute lunch is tossing together an avocado, a Roma tomato, 1/3 pound of cooked shrimp, with some salt and pepper, and a healthy squeeze of lime juice.
  • mandychowx
    mandychowx Posts: 179 Member
    I am a sucker for salads. Chicken or prawn salads are my favourite with cottage cheese, lettuce and corn (surprisingly great combination and super low calories).
  • Sacha3071
    Sacha3071 Posts: 16 Member
    I make Rajma Chawal or some type of curry like Anchari Murg pretty much every week. High in protein, high in super beneficial herbs and spices and you can cut the oil and salt of the recipe down and still have a TON of flavor. I can get a full cup to a cup or more and a cup of brown rice for about 4-500 calories. Its rich and full so I don't feel like I'm eating to try and lose weight. This type of food is my favorite.

    I've had rajma chawal 16 days last month... I should probably try some new recipes -.-'
  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
    Hot pastrami and provolone cheese on rye toast.
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    I like tuna salad, or tuna with crackers, or cottage cheese with ham, cucumber and tomato. Sometimes I just have a banana with natural yogurt and peanut butter.
  • KristinaG_is_losing_it
    KristinaG_is_losing_it Posts: 63 Member
    I buy low sodium black bean soup (Dr.McDougall's) and make a batch of quinoa at the beginning of the week. I make a cup of soup and throw a 1/4 or 1/2 cup of quinoa into the soup and heat it up. I usually eat that with cut up celery/peppers/tomatoes and a hummus cup. Filling and delicious.
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    My go-to is a can/cup of soup + a side. Today's soup is vegan split pea and the side is a steamer bag of edamame. Other sides I've done: carrots and various dips, popcorn, veggie chips, granola bars, pouches of goldfish crackers, etc. If I'm under 500 calories with my soup + side, I add a piece fruit or chocolate.
  • foursirius
    foursirius Posts: 321 Member
    Typically leftovers from the night before. As you mentioned something like tuna or chicken salad in a pinch.
  • kristydi
    kristydi Posts: 781 Member
    edited March 2015
    I make a batch of roasted tomato soup and eat about a cup of that with some veggies (snap peas, carrots, peppers) dipped in guacamole or hummus. Add either some cheddar cheese and a few crackers or a small baked potato with a bit of ranch. Depending on amounts of everything, it's usually between 400-600 calories.
  • raelynnsmama52512
    raelynnsmama52512 Posts: 1,184 Member
    I usually just have whatever protein (usually meat of some sort) was leftover from the previous night's dinner and a salad. I'll sometimes add a side of yogurt or fruit or both lol.
  • mandychowx
    mandychowx Posts: 179 Member
    A fast and easy lunch is also canned tuna/ chicken with a pre made salad, microwavable rice or grain wafers.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    Greek yogurt with flax and chia seeds mixed in, along with a banana. I have it every day and never get tired having them.
  • LovingLife_Erin
    LovingLife_Erin Posts: 328 Member
    I sometimes microwave (oven takes too long) a potato, then add lots of cottage cheese. Serve with some veggies and I'm good to go!
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    corn thins with a little mayo and turkey deli meat.

    Or chicken breast covered in buffalo sauce.
  • Timorous_Beastie
    Timorous_Beastie Posts: 595 Member
    edited April 2015
    I work from home, so I don't have to worry about packing something to take to work. I usually have frozen veggies stir fried with shrimp, chicken or fish, with some kind of sauce or marinade. Sometimes I add half a serving of tortellini, since I can just chuck the frozen ones in with the veggies and not need to boil water in another pan. Or if I'm having some kind of Asian flavor, I'll add crispy chow mein noodles on top. Takes about the same amount of time as it would to cook a frozen dinner in the microwave.
  • bwogilvie
    bwogilvie Posts: 2,130 Member
    Hummus with cut-up vegetables. Frittata with sautéed vegetables and a bit of cheese. Dinner leftovers. Frozen pizza. Tofu scramble. Fried rice if you have leftover rice.
  • runmama411
    runmama411 Posts: 162 Member
    I love make-aheads that I can freeze and grab at will. My fave is curry bean burgers (check out the recipe from "Isa Does It" for Island Burgers + nectarine salsa) and Persian turkey burgers from "Skinny Taste Cookbook". I pair them with a big mixed green veggie salad and a cut up fruit. Very satisfying. :)
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