Lunch is an important meal—it provides your body with the energy that it needs to work through the day.
What happens if you skip it? Not only will you feel hungry but your metabolism will also go down, which can lead to weight gain.
Given that, you want to make sure to eat lunch every day. Ideally, you want it to be nutritionally balanced with a mixture of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and grains.
Need some ideas on what to eat for lunch at work? Looking for some easy recipes? If so, you’re on the right page. We’ll be sharing some of our favorites below.
Keep reading to find out what they are!
What to Eat For Lunch at Work: 9 Easy Recipes
There are many things that you can eat for lunch. If you want, you can even get food delivered with this lunch delivery option.
For those who prefer cooking, however, here are a few recipes that you might want to try.
1. Pesto Zoodle Bowl
Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini noodles and sauce for about 2 minutes, until tender.
Add one tablespoon of basil pesto and toss until the noodles are well-coated. Transfer the noodles to a bowl.
Heat another tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Add one large egg and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the yolk is set but still runny.
Gently place the egg on top of the noodles. Finish with a pinch of red pepper flakes.
2. Chicken Salad Sandwich
Combine one tablespoon of minced shallot, one tablespoon of mayonnaise, and one tablespoon of Greek yogurt in a small mixing bowl. Stir until everything is combined.
Add one cup of shredded chicken breast from a rotisserie chicken. Gently fold it into the dressing.
Place the chicken mixture onto a slice of bread and top with two tablespoons of raw pumpkin seeds.
3. Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Bring a large pot of salted water to a bowl. Add two packages of fresh cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
Drain well and run the tortellini under cool water to cool it down. Place the cooked tortellini in a large bowl and add in four cups of cherry tomatoes and one cup of fire-roasted red peppers, chopped.
Add 1/3 cup of basil pesto and toss to combine.
4. Spicy Cauliflower Stir Fry
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add two tablespoons of vegetable oil, two cloves of minced garlic, and one head of cauliflower (broken into small florets).
Cook the cauliflower for 3 minutes before turning the heat to low. Add two tablespoons of soy sauce, two sliced green onions, and a splash of rice wine vinegar.
Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add one tablespoon of hot sauce and mix until incorporated.
5. Penne Pecorino
Melt two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add two large yellow onions (thinly sliced) and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, until caramelized.
In another pot, cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve one cup of pasta cooking water, then drain.
Stir the cooked penne into the large skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the reserved pasta water and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in cheese until partially melted.
6. Apple and Cheddar Pita Pockets
Cut a piece of pita bread in half and add one tablespoon of brown mustard to the inside; make sure that it’s divided evenly between the halves.
Stuff the pita with sliced apple and 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Place on a foil-lined toaster oven pan. Cook until the cheese begins to melt, about 4-5 minutes.
Remove the pita from the oven with a spatula and add one cup of mixed salad greens to the pita pockets.
7. Toaster-Oven Quesadillas
Lay two tortillas on a work surface. Spread each half with mashed avocado, making sure that it’s spread on evenly.
Add 1/4 cup of diced bell peppers and 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Fold the tortillas in half and transfer to a foil-lined pan. Toast in the oven for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Cut in half and serve with salsa.
8. Seared Salmon with Peppercorn Sauce
Sprinkle 3-4 salmon fillets with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Heat two teaspoons of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the salmon pieces and cook until they’re opaque in the center. Gently turn them over with a spatula halfway.
Remove the pan from heat and add 1/4 cup of lemon juice, four teaspoons of unsalted butter, and one teaspoon of green peppercorns. Swirl to incorporate the butter into the sauce.
Add the sauce to each portion of fish.
9. Fresh Herb Shrimp Linguini
Prepare one pound of fresh or frozen medium shrimp. Rinse and set aside.
Cook 6 ounces of packaged dried linguini according to package directions. Add the shrimp the last 3 minutes of cooking.
Drain well and place everything in a large bowl. Add two tablespoons of cheese, four cloves of minced garlic, two tablespoons of olive oil, and salt and black paper and toss until the pasta is well coated.
Making Your Own Lunch
And there we have it—nine ideas on what to eat for lunch at work. As you can see, there are several easy meals that you can put together!
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