10 Lunch Ideas

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Packing a lunch can be a frustrating event because it is always a struggle for lunch ideas. Most people end up settling for old leftovers, and when lunch time comes around, they end up buying their lunch anyway. But you don’t have to buy your lunch anymore because we have a collection of 10 lunch cooler ideas for you. The best part is that you will probably even save some money by making your lunch.

1.     Roll-up sandwich, pasta salad, fruit salad, hand full of nuts, and a bottle of water. Roll-up sandwiches are great because they don’t feel like sandwiches at all. You can use pita breads or open flat breads depending what is available to you. Toss on some deli meats, lettuce, mayo, and a little mustard. 

2.     Bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon, a few raisins, and cashews. This is a classic and is sure to give your taste buds a nice treat. You can also prepare some fried potatoes and a peach to go along with it. 

3.     How about a bean burrito with cheese, sliced mangos, and a chef salad on the side. You can buy a can of refried beans for about $1.50 which can spread out to 4 or 5 burritos. The mangos will offer a refreshing dessert to compliment the heaviness of the beans. 

4.     Why not try tomato soup, salted crackers, grilled cheese, pickles, and yogurt for dessert. 

5.     Sushi is a wonderful lunch because it will engage all kinds of conversation. But if raw fish doesn’t suit your needs, try a veggie sushi roll. Add some sesame crackers and miso soup. The great thing about Miso soup is that it is cheap to make and miso paste lasts forever in your fridge. 

6.     Everyone loves tacos but they can be a real mess. Instead, make a taco salad. You use all the same ingredients but break the taco shell over top. Be sure to keep things separate before your ready to eat. If you mix everything together before you go to work, it’s going to create a soggy mess. 

7.     Muffins don’t have to be just for dessert or tea time. You can make savory muffins for lunch too. Try making ham and cheese, corn bread, or breaking up bits of BBQ chicken and BBQ sauce inside. 

8.     White rice is boring. Try pan frying a few cups of rice mixed with everything you like to eat. When everything is just about done, cook an egg and scramble it in there too. You can add oyster or soy sauce to help flavor everything while it’s cooking. 

9.     Sometimes you just want something light, so try a platter of fruits, cheese, and crackers. Of course wrap the crackers separate and anything that is real juicy. If you need meat, add some meat in there as well. This can be a great way to eat and work if you are busy in the office. 

10.   Buying prepackaged meals is sometimes the best option for certain things that you just wouldn’t eat normally. Frozen dinners and instant noodles can be found on sale almost year round. Just be sure to check the ingredients as many of these have large amounts of sodium and/or fats. 

We hope that this collection gave you a few new lunch ideas. Stop eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch and eat something a bit healthier.