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What do you have for lunch?

Simplensweet34
Simplensweet34 Posts: 1 Member
edited December 2024 in Recipes
I usually have some kind of protein packed lunch pack. I buy mine at Walmart in the produce section. They include cheese, fruit, nuts, etc. then some times I make my own and add boiled eggs
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  • puffbrat
    puffbrat Posts: 2,806 Member
    At work I usually have deli meat, cheese, and some sort of bread or crackers. I save my fruit and veggies for snacks.
  • sammidelvecchio
    sammidelvecchio Posts: 791 Member
    This week I am having PB&J
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Usually leftovers this time of year as we are always making soups and stews.
  • stephaniek511
    stephaniek511 Posts: 86 Member
    Today it was leftovers - usually it's some sort of bowl consisting of quinoa, protein (chicken or salmon), and bunches of veggies. I like to throw in something pickled for a bit of tang. Convenient because I can eat it hot or cold depending on my work schedule.
  • BuffaloChixSalad
    BuffaloChixSalad Posts: 98 Member
    Going to make up some fresh green beans oven baked with sweet potatoes and oven roasted tomatoes. Bomb
  • bighoopattitude
    bighoopattitude Posts: 37 Member
    When I’m working, soup! Always soup. We make homemade soups and they’re delicious. High in salt, though.

    When I’m home my go to is bagged salads, toast, baked vegetables.
  • windra06
    windra06 Posts: 50 Member
    Mostly leftovers yesterday I had roasted chickpea salad, today I had Sri lankan curry with tofu and tomorrow will be veggie dal
  • nighthawk584
    nighthawk584 Posts: 2,024 Member
    edited January 2020
    Lunch: Salad, leftover turkey chili.....snacks this afternoon: Apple, Beef jerky, Popcorn
  • Luv2eatSweets
    Luv2eatSweets Posts: 221 Member
    I had one large spiralized zucchini with a tablespoon of kona pineapple teriyaki marinade. Steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrot medley.
  • laurenebargar
    laurenebargar Posts: 3,081 Member
    Kale salad with farro pineapple cranberries feta cheese and some other veggies, so good!
  • Troutrouter1968
    Troutrouter1968 Posts: 122 Member
    Usually grilled chicken breast and some sort of veggie.
  • bluediamond5
    bluediamond5 Posts: 11 Member
    Make big pots soup and 1 pot meals - with lots of veg and broth - great for lunch
  • weatherking2019
    weatherking2019 Posts: 943 Member
    My lunch is similar to just_Tomek.
    Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, steamed or baked chicken breast and top off with hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds. I also bring Soup during winter if I make a big batch for the week.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    Homemade cheesy ham & potato chowder, a banana, and red/yellow bell pepper strips with some ranch dip.
  • stephaniek511
    stephaniek511 Posts: 86 Member
    Leftover potatoes, sauerkraut, and smoked sausage
  • nighthawk584
    nighthawk584 Posts: 2,024 Member
    today I had a large albacore tuna salad sriracha wrap with hard boiled eggs, light mayo, mustard, dill relish and lettuce mixed in....cottage cheese, and a large salad with carrots, cherry tomatoes and strawberry balsamic vinaigrette.
    total calories = 573
    protein = 64
  • babydaisy81
    babydaisy81 Posts: 218 Member
    Meal prep is key for me to stay on track at work (we do have a cafeteria here so it's hard to get off track if I come lunchless).

    This week it's very simple ground chicken with green beans, divided into 5 portions. I cook on Sunday to last the week. Sometimes I do salad with protein, or boiled eggs with tuna/pickles. Nothing fancy, but easy that I can make once and log the week when I am tracking.
  • JennJ323
    JennJ323 Posts: 646 Member
    I food prepped Sunday, I baked 5 chicken breasts (used different seasonings on all of them) then roasted broccoli and cubed sweet potatoes. It's been a low-cal, healthy, tasty and filling lunch all week.
  • Sunshine_And_Sand
    Sunshine_And_Sand Posts: 1,320 Member
    Usually a turkey sandwich and fruit.
    Today I have and bean and cheddar burrito and a Moro blood orange.
  • thenewkayla
    thenewkayla Posts: 314 Member
    Salad bacon ranch and boiled egg. With a side of graprs. Looking for more ideas
  • estherpotter1
    estherpotter1 Posts: 141 Member
    usually salad or leftovers
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,080 Member
    Bought sushi at the half price sale a half hour before closing at the takeaway under my office. Popped in the office fridge overnight for lunch the next day.
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  • nighthawk584
    nighthawk584 Posts: 2,024 Member
    One of my go to lunches. Leftover chicken breast (5oz) on romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes and fav light dressing.
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  • KevinWH87
    KevinWH87 Posts: 74 Member
    Leftovers from last night’s dinner!

    It makes it that bit easier cooking a little extra at night, not having to put in any effort to have a tasty, nutritious lunch.
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,080 Member
    Leftovers from last night's raid at the sushi takeaway below my office that does a half price sale a half hour before closing, which happens to be around the time I leave work.
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  • mullanphylane
    mullanphylane Posts: 172 Member
    Usually left overs. Retired now, but even when I was working I'd take left overs to heat up in the micro-stove in the lunchroom.

    Sometimes sandwiches. Especially PBJ's! Love 'em so much I wrote a short story extolling their virtues.🤣
  • lilithsrose
    lilithsrose Posts: 752 Member
    edited January 2020
    I work at a high school, so lunches are fairly healthy if I choose to eat here. Pretty much all meals are around 500-600 calories. Everything is whole grains, baked, low sugar, light versions, etc. The food is actually pretty decent.

    Today will be a Italian Sub on WG Ciabatta, spinach salad w/ Light Italian dressing, and apple slices. I get a couple other components (another veggie & fruit), but I take those home. I get a whole meal for only $3.80.

    I do bring leftovers from home often, so I don't always eat here.
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