Brown Bag It! 18 Healthy Lunches
We understand life gets hectic, but come on. Treat your body right by skipping the drive-thru and brown bagging this: 18 healthy lunches that can keep up with your busy on-the-go schedule. All it takes is a little planning, prep and a way cool lunch tote to get you on the right track. Boost your health, inspire co-workers with your creative eats and save some cash all by bagging your lunch. Start Monday and eat your way through Friday with our healthy suggestions. We promise, lunch will become your most sought after hour of the day.
1. Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad Sandwich: This sandwich is a smashing success. Hearty chickpeas are smashed with the buttery texture of avocado then hit with a zesty zing of lime, cilantro and green onion. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)
2. Pretty Purple Picnic Wraps: Lunch is always a welcomed break from the daily grind. Make yours even more so with these vibrant purple wraps. (via Green Kitchen Stories)
3. Tijuana Torta: Head south of the border for a Latin-inspired sandwich, la torta. (via Delish)
4. Feel Good Lunch Bowl: Having a bad day? Boost your mood with this bowlful of glorious goodness. Black bean and quinoa meet roasted squash, cauliflower and creamy hummus. (via Oh She Glows)
5. Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowl: Yeah, lunch bowls are in, so get your spoon in one. Adorn quinoa with Latin flair, and be the talk of the lunchroom. (via The Shiksha in the Kitchen)
6. Chicken and Quinoa Bowl: Cozy up to seared chicken, zucchini, broccoli, dark leafy greens and toasted pine nuts. Go ahead, watch your coworkers drool. (via The Cozy Apron)
7. Grains, Roasted Veg and Hummus: Keep things simple when eating on the go. Try your hand at big batch cooking. You’ll find yourself eating healthy lunches all week long with a combo of seasoned grains, roasted veg and takes on hummus. (via Deliciously Ella)
8. Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with White Beans and Kale: Try this totally adaptable baked sweet potato with whatever beans and veg you have on hand. (via The Kitchn)
9. Greek Salad Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Fusion is in. Rack up some creativity points around the office by introducing Greek salad to roasted sweet potatoes. (via So Let’s Hang Out)
10. Thai Stuffed Avocados: Stuff yourself on these spicy parcels: Plump avocados filled with creamy hummus, crunchy sprouts, spicy Sriracha and toasted peanuts…. nom, nom, nom. (via Eat, Live, Run)
11. Tortellini with Spinach and Tomatoes: 20 minutes of prep and $3 per serving gets you a bowl of Italian goodness: Cheesy tortellini combine with baby spinach, roasted cherry tomatoes and sharp Parmigiano-Reggiano. Stir things up midweek by adding your own twist with mushrooms, zucchini, broccolini or pesto. (via The Clever Carrot)
12. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad: Cool off after a busy morning with a light, refreshing salad of tender chicken, sweet grapes, crunchy celery, creamy yogurt and candied pecans. Just a fork will do! (via Tablespoon)
13. Orzo Super Salad: Known to be transported from one end of town to the other by 10 speed or scooter, this salad (packed with green goodness) is up for an on-the-go challenge. (via 101 Cookbooks)
14. Steamed Cabbage Dim Sum: Unwrap the traditional wonton and rewrap it in green cabbage kicked up with spicy ginger and savory pork. Did we mention these are bite-sized? Because they are. (via Mummy, I Can Cook)
15. BLT Springroll: A twist on the average BLT turns into a not-so-average spring roll. (via White on Rice Couple)
16. Spicy Kimchi Pancakes: Crazy for kimchi? Have your mixing bowl at the ready for these savory eat-with-your-hands pancakes. (via My Korean Kitchen)
17. Ricotta Crepes with Smoked Salmon: It’s been a long week. Treat yourself to flaky smoked salmon, creamy ricotta, vinegary capers and red onions, all wrapped in a thin DIY crepe. (via Beaugureau Studios)
18. Whole Wheat Tortilla Pizzas with Arugula + Prosciutto: Tortillas aren’t just for tacos! Keep these tortillas flat for a pizza base. Add your sauce, cheese and toppings for a simple yet satisfying lunch on the go. (via The Clever Carrot)
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