When it comes to work lunches, it can feel so easy to just quickly buy something in your lunch break - even I'm guilty of doing that!
But secretly deep down you know, just as I do, that you can make lunch 10x tastier and for a fraction of the cost at home. All it takes is a little organisation and the perfect quick and easy recipes to make it happen.
Luckily for you, I have those perfect recipes! Not only are they quick and easy but they're also healthy and super delicious - so you'll have everything you need to power through your day.
Most of these lunches, I recommend cooking the night before - they serve up as great dinners too if you just want to cook one thing - so you can easily grab and go in the morning!
Whether you craving a fresh salad or warming dish, you'll find exactly what your looking for with these 10 quick and healthy lunch ideas for work!
If you're seeking even more inspiration be sure to check out all my lunch recipes here!
1. Chilli Lime Chicken Meal Prep
An oldie but a goodie! This Chilli Lime Chicken one of my most popular meal prep recipes and it's no surprise why. Naturally, it's super quick and easy to prep for the next day- hence the name - but what makes this recipe SO amazing is the flavour! It's is so mouthwatering that you colleagues will start drooling form the aroma alone.
Super fresh and delicious, this healthy recipe is packed with veggies, omega-3s and low GI carbohydrates so you can enjoy sustained energy! It's actually a FREE recipe from my BARE Guide and can be made in an easy 20 minutes - how good is that!
This Vegetable Quinoa will FILL you up! Quinoa is an amazing sources of protein and low GI carbohydrates, giving you the perfect boost of energy. I also LOVE how easy it is to make this recipe in bulk, allowing you to enjoy this tasty dish for days!
This is a salad that won't leave you hungry! Lean pork is an incredibly filling source of protein and also tastes super delicious. Being greek, I love a good greek salad - surprise surprise - and this variation is such a quick and easy way to get more veggies into your diet.
I've become a little addictive to power bowls lately! Basically, I love them because you can put all your faves into one bowl and call it a fancy name and you're good to go haha! But this Asian Power Bowl is next level! The combination of ingredients and flavours is SO tasty, you'll never experience a boring meal again.
For all my vegan out there, this is for you! BUT even if you're not vegan, you're going to fall deeply in love this with amazing meal prep recipe. It's ridiculously easy to prepare and ensure you've got lunch sorted for days! Who said vegans had to miss out?
7. Turkey and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This Grilled Turkey and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich is next level! It's SO delicious and cheesy but still super healthy and nourishing. Plus, it's super easy to make at work if you have a toastie machine/ sandwich press.
Another amazing quinoa recipe!! Whether you're vegan, vego or a meat eater, you will LOVE this recipe. Plus, you can even add tofu or chicken if you're looking for some extra bulk. This is a another recipe that's super easy to meal prep and batch cook, which means less cooking and more eating for you - just as it should be!
Hands down this has to be one of my favourite recipes! In less than 30 minutes, you can have this tasty meal prepped and ready to go for lunch the next day. Simply, add some broccoli to the recipe and you've got everything this you need a super healthy work lunch.
10. Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Salad
Mmmmm Grilled Chicken Salad is the best! This variation is super simple, light and delicious. Plus, I love how quick it is to whip up, perfect for an easy work lunch or even dinner.
Try a recipe or this week and let me know how you enjoy via Instagram using the tags @leahitsines and #leahitsines. I absolutely love hearing from you and sharing your amazing creations!
Leah xx
