Brad and I were talking the other evening about whether or not we’re saving money by quarantining at home. There have been a few (ok, maybe more than a few) extra packages arriving from online shopping; however, we’re no longer both eating out for lunch 5 days a week.
There have been a few days where Brad picks up take-out on his way home from a client, but for the most part our lunches have been a combination of leftovers or sandwiches. Which gets boring.
If you are also running out of ideas for a quick lunch to make between meetings, check out the 21 different lunch ideas below!
Spending more time at home and looking for some new lunch ideas? These are quick recipes so there is plenty of time to make and enjoy before hopping on your next video call. Jarred salads are easy to make in batches, and a great grab and go lunch. This flatbread is delicious, easy to make, and an absolutely perfect meal to have for lunch. These mini meatball panini sandwiches using Italian meatballs are a new family favorite, and take less than 20 minutes to make. Vietnamese Beef Pasta Stir-Fry (Nui Xao Bo) is composed of pasta, beef and your choice of vegetables, all coated with a tasty savory sauce. This 30-minute stir-fried pasta is great for lunch. This super easy lemon ricotta pasta with spinach makes a delish meal ready in less than 15 minutes. Simple, fresh ingredients, delicious flavor, and minimal effort. 25 minutes is all that’s standing between you and these delicious Corn Fritters, perfect for home lunches! This frittata recipe is so simple to make, it uses four readily available ingredients and comes together in 20 minutes. You can get this chickpea salad onto your table in under 20 minutes! The recipe is vegan but also high in protein and fiber, so a perfect lunch to keep you going. In just 25 minutes you can get this pork stir fry with ginger and soy sauce on your table. The bigger your pan, the more you can make and eat for a couple days. A rich and creamy chickpea curry with great depth of flavors, ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch and for meal prep. An easy strawberry salad made with mixed greens, goat cheese, walnuts, and shredded rotisserie chicken, then topped with an addicting maple balsamic vinaigrette. The sweet, tangy, crunchy & creamy flavors are incredible together! Fix this for a quick lunch in only 15 minutes. An easy chicken wrap recipe you can throw together in just 15 minutes for a quick & healthy dinner or lunch. Featuring simple ingredients like shredded chicken, hummus, chopped fresh veggies, a homemade red wine vinaigrette, and crumbled cheese all piled onto a piece of soft & chewy naan bread (Indian flatbread). When you want a sandwich that will rock the house try my Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese. If you like sub sandwiches, you’re going to love this Antipasto Salad! It has all of the flavor of a big Italian sub sandwich.. Apricot almond chicken salad an all white meat chicken salad with sweet apricots, crunchy almonds, and tangy fresh tarragon. This 15 minute Chicken Club Sandwich with Apple and Bacon is everything a great sandwich should be. Tender slices of deli chicken, nestled between tart Granny Smith apples, crispy bacon slices, and melted gooey provolone cheese. And, the crowning glory, a deliciously sweet Vidalia Onion Poppy Seed Vinaigrette. The best chicken salad with cranberries and almonds. This is great with baked, poached, leftover rotisserie, or canned chicken. This tuna salad wrap with Greek yogurt is light, delicious and made in about 10 minutes! Makes for a great lunch! The BEST Vegetarian Quesadillas for lunch or dinner. Filled with black beans, sweet potato, avocado and cheese you wont even miss the meat! This grilled ham and cheese is yummy, takes minutes to make, and makes kids happy. This Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese is the perfect simple lunch or dinner! Ready in under 20 minutes and packed with all the cheese plus buffalo sauce!Quick & Easy Lunch Ideas
How to Make the Perfect Salad in a Jar
Fig, Bacon, & Arugula Flatbread
Mini Meatball Panini Sandwiches
Vietnamese Beef Pasta Stir-Fry (Nui Xao Bo)
Easy Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach
Simple and Delicious Corn Fritters
Pea Feta and Mint Frittata
Chickpea Salad with Cucumbers and Tomatoes
Stir-Fried Pork Meal Prep With Ginger and Soy
10-Minute Chickpea Curry
Strawberry Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chicken Hummus Naan Wraps
Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Italian Antipasto Salad
Apricot Almond Chicken Salad
Ultimate Chicken Club Sandwich with Apple and Bacon
Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad
Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt {on a wrap}
Vegetarian Quesadillas with Black Beans and Sweet Potato
Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Recipe