Easy Low carb lunch ideas

wrighty11146
wrighty11146 Posts: 74 Member
edited November 22 in Recipes
Hi all,

Currently trying to shed some timber and best of all, the mrs is joining me :D. Its a pretty big deal.

Got breakfast and dinners sorted out but lunches seem difficult. We both work, I'm on the road while she is in the office and would love some help with low carb lunches which are easy to make.

Any suggestions would be greatly apreicated.

Thanks in advance
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    salad is my usual low carb go to, with mayonnaise, hummus, sour cream etc
  • daisygirl2017
    daisygirl2017 Posts: 107 Member
    Turkey & cheese roll up with sugar snap peas, deviled eggs, buffalo chicken dip with celery, tuna salad in lettuce wrap
  • denja70
    denja70 Posts: 6 Member
    Peanut butter & Jelly sandwich (wholemeal) :#
  • theabsentmindednurse
    theabsentmindednurse Posts: 404 Member
    edited November 2017
    Quiche

    2 bacon rashers(diced)
    6 button mushrooms (sliced)
    2 medium carrots (grated)
    1 medium zucchini (grated)
    1 cup grated tasty cheese
    7 eggs
    1 cup thickened cream
    1 teaspoon vegeta stock powder
    Salt and pepper
    Half cup plain flour

    Grease a square baking dish.
    Preheat oven to 160degrees fan forced.
    Fry bacon and mushrooms in a little olive oil until golden. Pour into dish with other vegetables and cheese. Mix all ingredients to distribute.
    Add all other ingredients in a large jug. Whisk well. Pour into dish slowly. Use a fork to distribute the egg mix evenly.

    Place in oven for 50 to 55 minutes. Test with a sharp knife in centre. (Should be clean).

    Set aside to rest for five minutes before serving.
    Can be eaten hot or cold.
    Freezes well.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    I'm having chicken and scrambled eggs today.

    I mixed the egg mix at home in a jar ready to just ping at work.

    No good for you but your wife might like it
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    edited November 2017
    I like cold Zoodle pasta for lunch - could be spaghetti and meatballs, or pad Thai, or basically any type of pasta but with Zoodles. Spaghetti squash is another low carb pasta alternative. Make sauce ahead, spiralize Zoodles in the morning.

    Any type of sandwich can be made into a lettuce wrap, or for something a little sturdier use red cabbage as a wrap.

    Not super low carb but slow carbs which don't spike my blood glucose as a diabetic - quinoa bowls - quinoa, some type of legume, some type of protein, veggies, dressing.
  • kiracookie
    kiracookie Posts: 50 Member
    I eat a ketogenic diet so strictly low carb. I have omelette, scrambled egg with chorizo, coconut & cauliflower soup or a spicy broccoli soup or just left overs from my evening meal the night before (usually meat and green veg)
  • ANJ95667
    ANJ95667 Posts: 1 Member
    Broccoli soup, yum!
  • sarasmiles124
    sarasmiles124 Posts: 138 Member
    Zoodles, quiche and quinoa salads!
  • marygraci999
    marygraci999 Posts: 1,917 Member
    wrighty11146 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    Currently trying to shed some timber and best of all, the mrs is joining me :D. Its a pretty big deal.

    Got breakfast and dinners sorted out but lunches seem difficult. We both work, I'm on the road while she is in the office and would love some help with low carb lunches which are easy to make.

    Any suggestions would be greatly apreicated.

    Thanks in advance

    Homemade Veggie soup.. Put loads of veggies in as well as swiss chard.. Delish!!! Just has some for lunch
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    I usually eat left overs for lunch, but if I don'y have any a combination of any or all of these ingredients goes well together: avocado, grape tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, tuna fish and cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt).
  • DanerTee
    DanerTee Posts: 263 Member
    Cottage cheese! I love it with salt and pepper along with a roasted red pepper, some Kimchi and carrot sticks. I throw in a hard boiled egg if I'm feeling frisky.
  • Lizakabibbis
    Lizakabibbis Posts: 370 Member
    lettuce wrapped burger. It's easy and the only thing I have to cook is ground beef patties.
  • HayloHorrible
    HayloHorrible Posts: 27 Member
    https://youtu.be/t0KOWHmuILs
  • Bzymom_3
    Bzymom_3 Posts: 1 Member
    Tomatoes w/ mozzarella & balsamic and olive oil, pepperoni slices w/ block cheese, lettuce wrap with taco fixings on the inside. I like anything that is grab and go so I try to prepare and weigh everything in advance and place it in a to go bag for the day. It often feels like lunch is a series of mini snacks.
  • slappy01uk
    slappy01uk Posts: 12 Member
    I sometimes make a big batch of this and take it to work over 3 days. It's good cold as well as joy.
    https://skinnyms.com/quinoa-shrimp-paella/
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Leftovers from dinner
    Sandwich wraps made with low carb wrap/tortilla
    Soup or chili

    Since you are on the road, does that mean no fridge or microwave? If so, I'd suggest getting a good soup thermos to keep meal hot or cold.
  • Wingsont84
    Wingsont84 Posts: 335 Member
    Gonna try...
    Boiling eggs, and mash them with mayo and feta
    Cook up spinach with onions add them into the mix
    And see where this brings me
  • Attikai
    Attikai Posts: 6 Member
    Almost everyday I eat salad with a protein. I switch up the greens, the protein, and the dressing so I never get tired of it.
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    Attikai wrote: »
    Almost everyday I eat salad with a protein. I switch up the greens, the protein, and the dressing so I never get tired of it.

    I also eat this for lunch most days. Never the same twice. Homemade blue cheese viniagrette dressing most days!


  • LCowles87
    LCowles87 Posts: 27 Member
    edited January 2018
    This is awesome because it can be eaten cold. Bacon, mayo/avacado and Romain hearts!
  • LCowles87
    LCowles87 Posts: 27 Member
    Another favorite is a ounce of cubed pepper jack cheese, 16 pepperoni slices and 2 oz avacado!
  • Lpaul50
    Lpaul50 Posts: 12 Member
    I love broccoli soup. does anyone have a recipe to share?
  • lady_bug_jd
    lady_bug_jd Posts: 221 Member
    My go to lunches are:

    Chicken caesar salad
    Taco salad
    leftovers from dinner
    cheese and pepperoni or salami
    Chili (pre-make a big batch and freeze in portions)
  • lcyfrnxo
    lcyfrnxo Posts: 28 Member
    I love bolognese stuffed peppers. Make bolognese how you normally would and then stuff it in 2 bell peppers, I then grill them. I usually serve it with a side salad.
    You could always make stir fry without noodles, steak and roasted veg, or make cauliflower rice
  • Cheesy567
    Cheesy567 Posts: 1,186 Member
    Leftover dinner
  • mic1018
    mic1018 Posts: 70 Member
    A couple of ideas - Mix a can of Tuna with mayo and a chopped up pickle...eat it with celery sticks or low carb wrap or even by itself. (depending on your carb limits).......Or make up lunch packs with a couple of boiled eggs, 4-5 black olives, cheese cubes, and a couple of slices of deli meat........Or, make up a pot of good soup and eat it for quick lunches during the week.
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