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If you are a health-conscious person who eats healthy but needs some easy lunch recipes for work then your problems are about to be solved. In this post, we have shared 30 easy healthy lunch recipes for work that you can easily make at home and take to the office.
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HEALTHY LUNCH IDEAS FOR WORK
Healthy lunch recipes for the office? Are you kidding me? Do you mean my living room that desperately needs some cleaning? Yes, that’s exactly what I mean. These are some easy and healthy lunch ideas for work, whether you work from home or actually go somewhere. If you’re trying to lose weight, great. If you’re not trying to lose weight – also great. These are some healthy recipes that are delicious, nutrient-dense and don’t have too many calories, but will fill you up! These easy lunch recipes include healthy lunch bowls, soups, tasty quesadillas and even a garlic grilled cheese sandwich, because why not eat garlic at every meal? After a year like 2020, we all know life’s pretty unpredictable, why not have the things you want? Also, nobody will know with that mask on.
1. SHREDDED CHICKEN BOWLS
This recipe is fresh, flavorful and low carb, but in a very healthy way. With some roasted vegetables, cooked shredded chicken and a salad this lunch bowl is satisfying and easy to meal prep.
2. GARLIC AVOCADO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
Use whole grain bread to make this more nourishing, or if you’re gluten-free/low carb/paleo – use the type of bread that works for you! This recipe is super easy and it’s super tasty – I had it for dinner recently with my tomato cucumber salad and it was perfect.
3. COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP SOUP
It’s getting colder and there’s nothing better than warming up with some soup! This one is a spicy, fresh and flavorful coconut curry shrimp soup. It’s low carb and it’s light and just perfect for lunch. I love it with lemon grass in there, but if you don’t have lemon grass, you can also use lime leaves. Love those too!
4. MEDITERRANEAN SALMON SALAD
The recipe is the perfect summer dinner idea. Filled with a ton of roasted and fresh vegetables, pan-seared salmon and some feta cheese, this easy low-carb recipe is full of flavor, and antioxidants and it’s just delicious. Also easy to meal prep for the week!”
If you love salmon and the Mediterranean diet, you’ll love this delicious healthy salmon recipe. The ingredients include salmon (I just cooked mine in the air fryer), feta cheese, arugula and roasted peppers. To speed things up, you can definitely make the salmon and the roasted vegetables ahead, as well as wash and chop the fresh vegetables.
5. 15-MINUTE QUINOA WITH CHICKEN
If you’re like me and cook a bunch of things ahead like quinoa and chicken, you’ll be able to whip this super tasty dish for lunch (or dinner) in no time. Don’t worry if you don’t have quinoa or kale or any of the ingredients – use what you have. For example, rice would work instead of quinoa, spinach would work instead of kale, you get the point – empty the fridge and make something delicious using simple ingredients!
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6. THE 5-MINUTE MEDITERRANEAN BOWL
This is one of my most popular recipes and no wonder – it happens to be one of my go-to recipes. It’s super easy, quick and full of flavor! Great for meal prep too if you want to make everything from scratch. If you’re short on time – you can buy all the individual parts and use cherry tomatoes and a chopped cucumber instead of salad.
7. 10-MINUTE CHICKEN QUESADILLA WITH FETA CHEESE
If you’ve got some cooked chicken, feta cheese and vegetables you can easily make this tasty quesadilla recipe in 10 minutes. You’ll put all of the ingredients in a bowl, mash them together, spread them over a tortilla, fold them in half and toast them in a pan. Use whole grain tortillas (or tortillas that fit your diet). I usually love pairing this kind of sandwich or quesadillas with something fresh. Usually, I make a quick salad and it keeps me full until dinner.
8. LOW CARB TASTY AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD
This is a super tasty and easy avocado chicken salad and it is one of my favorite chicken salad recipes. It’s super flavorful, fresh and filling.
9. CHICKEN EGG BAKE
If you’re often on the go and don’t have time to eat over the sink during your 5-minute lunch break, you might consider mixing a bunch of things together in a bowl and baking them. Without sugar. With chicken and vegetables instead. That would be one disgusting banana bread….But no, it’s not banana bread – it’s an egg bake. You can use any smaller baking pan you have at home to make this delicious egg bake. It’s filled with vegetables and cooked chicken and it’s super easy to make. The recipe says breakfast, but you can eat it any time you’re hungry for something savory – it’s perfect for lunch, and great for meal prep as well.
10. VEGAN QUESADILLA WITH CHICKPEAS
Another quesadilla recipe! Fill this one with chickpeas, herbs and vegetables spread the mixture on one half, and fold and toast on both sides in a pan. Serve with some guacamole, salad – anything fresh! It’s an easy, quick, and delicious vegan lunch.
Pasta salads
Pasta is a portable lunch staple and is equally delicious served cold in a pasta salad or quickly reheated in a microwave. Cook once, eat three times with our easy meal prep pasta ideas, allowing you to make three different dishes – salmon pasta, chicken pasta and aubergine pasta – in one go, ready to pop in the fridge when you need some midday fuel.
Rice salads
Choose high-fiber brown rice to keep you feeling satisfied all afternoon. Our easy meal prep rice recipes are designed to give you two delicious lunches in just one prep session.
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Exotic salads
Salads are one of the quickest and easiest lunches to throw together – just pop everything in a bowl, give it a mix and go. With almost endless flavor combinations, they’re also a great way to mix up your midweek menu and stave off lunchtime boredom. Experiment with using different leaves, grains or pulses as your base, layer up the toppings with colorful fruit and veg, protein-rich meat, fish, tofu or eggs, then amp up the flavor and texture with nuts, seeds, herbs, spices and dressings. Be inspired by our favorite healthy salad recipes.
Protein pots
Protein is an important part of a balanced diet. If you’re looking to increase your protein intake from time-to-time, our homemade protein pots make for a perfect snack or light lunch, and all contain around 30g protein
Homemade wraps
Flatbreads and tortillas make a great alternative to bread, or you could use crisp lettuce leaves if you’re looking to cut the carbs. Protein-rich chicken and fish make great filling options, or pile on the veggies for a lunchtime nutrient hit.
Sandwich ideas
Forget soggy sarnies – our filling pittas, club sandwiches and toast toppers are packed with delicious, nutrient-dense ingredients that are sure to hit the spot. Pack up the ingredients separately and assemble at your desk for a super fresh open sandwich.
Portable soups
To avoid leakage, pop in a thermos flask with a tight seal. If you can make use of a microwave during your lunch break, you could batch-cook soup, freeze in Tupperware (that’s suitable for the freezer and the microwave), then thaw and reheat when you want to eat.
Easy lunch ideas
Soup
Lentil soup
This simple lentil soup requires just five ingredients: stock, red lentils, carrots, leeks and a handful of parsley. It’s low in calories and fat, and delivers three of your five-a-day.
Cauliflower soup
This top-rated cauliflower soup is creamy and comforting, perfect for a midday pick-me-up. It’s delicious topped with parsley and served with crusty bread.
Rustic vegetable soup
This low-fat veggie soup is made with carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, lentils, celery and tomato, to provide you with three of your five-a-day. If you want to bulk up this riot of colour even more, why not try adding borlotti beans or chicken breast? For an injection of wholesome, healthy goodness, look no further.
Meatball & tomato soup
Our highly rated meatball & tomato soup is super-filling, with chunky meatballs and giant couscous. Get three of your five-a-day in one serving with this healthy, low-calorie tomato soup.
Mexican bean soup with guacamole
This healthy spiced soup is low in calories and fat. It’s a great way to use up storecupboard ingredients like canned tomatoes, beans and bouillon powder.
Orzo & tomato soup
Make our simple, budget-friendly tomato, orzo and chickpea soup in just 30 minutes. This easy vegetarian family meal is healthy and low in fat.
Carrot & lentil soup
Our five-star carrot & lentil soup is highly rated for a reason. This healthy soup is packed full of iron and low in fat. It’s simple to put together, and can be made in a slow cooker.
Butternut squash soup with chilli & crème fraîche
Celebrate autumn with this creamy, warming soup. Blend butternut squash with onions, garlic and chilli, then top with a dollop of crème fraîche.
Curried squash, lentil & coconut
This vegan soup is loaded with Indian-inspired spices. Get ahead of a busy week by making a large batch and freezing for meals to come.
Courgette, pea & pesto
Another healthy soup, this one is loaded with fibre, vitamin C and folic acid. It’s packed with chunky ingredients, like courgette, cannellini beans and peas.
Salad
Lentil salad with tahini dressing
Pack four of your five-a-day into each portion of this healthy lentil and sweet potato salad, which provides calcium, iron, folate, vitamin C and fiber.