We are going grocery shopping tomorrow and I want to get some things for lunch for myself, but I am sick of the same things all the time! What do you typically eat for lunch? I need some inspiration!
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Hmm... soup, sandwiches, are usually my go to! Following along for more ideas!
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Haha, I have the same thing M-F:
Natural PB & grape spread on soft wheat bread
Carrots with hummus
Popcorn or Fiber one fruit snacksPacking the same lunch makes life easier.
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@Bao: I eat peanut butter and honey sandwiches and various other things on the side/ as snacks. Cottage cheese, yogurt, string cheese, dry cereal, pretzels, baby carrots, bananas, apples.
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@swedishfish: I agree that repeating the same lunch daily really makes everything easier!
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Egg salad sandwich, Greek yogurt, baby carrots.
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Sandwich, soup, or dinner leftovers.
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Same thing most days: Piece of chicken sausage, steamed veggies, and an apple or Greek yogurt.
Boring, I know.
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leftovers from dinner mostly, or salad of baby greens, strawberries, avocado, sunflower seeds and dressing of 1/2 balsamic, 1/2 maple syrup and some mustard
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I generally make myself lunch at home (my work day starts at 1 p.m.) I've recently been into roasting sweet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, red peppers, brussels sprouts and chicken sausage. I'll just toss it all in a little olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Sometimes I'll add smoked paprika for some different flavor. I also like to top with sriracha sauce. Sometimes I leave out the chicken sausage and top the roasted veggies with a fried egg. Yummy and filling!
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I look up cold salads on foodgawker and make a whole batch for the week - I just made a winter veggie salad with farro for this week (actually is supposed to be warm but I tried it cold and it's delish), and sometimes in the summer I do a greek orzo salad. It's awesome because you can use the salad for family side dishes at night, too!
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I eat chicken salad, egg salad, or tuna salad sandwiches very often, I just switch up the bread.
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@lawbee11: @Kimberlybee: do you make your own egg salad? Can you share your recipe? I know it's probably so simple but it just doesn't taste good when I make it and I love egg salad sandwiches.
I eat a lot of rotisserie chicken and a salad or rice on the side. Boring but I like it. I eat cheese and fruit with prosciutto a lot too. I'm trying to cut carbs so I don't eat a lot of pasta but that used to be a favorite
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@MrsSCB: that sounds awesome!!
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@Mrs. Sunshine: It's also SUPER easy to whip up, which is a definite plus in my book
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I usually bring a large tub of yogurt to work to put in the fridge. other snacks i have in my office include Kind bars, peanut butter powder, mixed nuts (both to throw in the yogurt). Lunch will usually be a small sandwich on a whole wheat english muffin, boiled eggs, some type of salad and soup. pretty simple!
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@sandy: I do make my own. I only use eggs, mayo, mustard, salt & pepper. I don't like crunchy stuff in my egg salad. I used to hardboil and peel my own eggs, then I discovered my grocery store sells hard-boiled eggs that are already peeled, so this saves me tons of time. I basically just chop up 2 eggs and put them in a bowl. I add a big dollop of mayo (I use the Kraft kind made with olive oil, so it's a little healthier) and just a small squeeze of yellow mustard. Mix it up and add a pinch of salt and pepper. The amount of mayo and mustard I add isn't an exact science--I kinda just add enough til the consistency looks right.
I am totally incompetent in the kitchen, so I am confident you can do this if I can!
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Salad, wrap with turkey and spinach, sandwich, I am pretty boring
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I eat the same things over and over---sandwiches or soup for lunch. But then I feel like it's a special treat when I have good leftovers from dinner the night before to eat.
haha. my eating life is sad.
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Amy's organic, dairy-free black bean and rice burritos with guacamole on the side
Hummus and carrots
Green smoothies (my fave is pear, kiwi, spinach, and coconut milk)
Roasted broccoli or brussel sprouts
Refried beans and tortilla chips
Pita bread pizza (before I was dairy-free)
Salad with blackened chicken on top (spring greens, carrots, craisins, almonds, fruity vinaigrette dressing and hot chicken) -
I usually have a spinach salad with bacon or chicken for protein. I top it with tomatoes and cucumbers and tomato basil dressing. I'll have laughing cow cheese with crackers and a piece of fruit. I make two lunches ahead of time so I can stick to the script. I will eat soup and toast when I take a break from the salads. I am not a health nut by any means but I'm trying to eat better.
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I eat a lot of mason jar salads - I make 4 every Sunday and eat them Monday-Thursday. Squishy stuff like tomatoes on the bottom, crunchy stuff like lettuce on the top. I pour a tbsp of dressing in, shake it up, and then dump it on a plate. Plus leftovers, usually.
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Usually leftovers from dinner the night before.
@Rainbow Sprinkles: gonna look into those burritos since I'm dairy free now too.
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I like a hot lunch, my lunch is usually the biggest meal of my day, though.
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I usually eat leftovers. I'm dairy and grain free so that's how I make our dinners and I make enough for me to eat the next day. If I don't have leftovers I make a smoothie (almond milk, ice, mixed fruit, half a banana, spinach and half a scoop of protein powder).
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Almost always leftovers! On the weekends when I'm home with M I make noodle soup a lot lot because she loves it. I always save leftover broth in a quart container. Add noodles and whatever veggie or protein I have leftover. Quick, easy, cheap and perfect in the winter!
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@swedishfish: @cmomma17: I have such a hard time with repeat lunches, I get bored easily!!
I will have soup, pb&j sandwiches, leftovers, frozen meals (last resort) and sometimes just cheese and crackers.
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