3 Healthy Work Lunches to Try This Month

As the working year starts once again, now is a great time to refresh your lunchtime routine. Spending a few hours each week preparing your meals can save you a lot of stress. Not only is meal prepping at home healthier, but it also saves money on those expensive takeout lunches!

 

Veggie Olive Wraps

 

Simple and healthy, these wraps are an excellent lunch option.

Serves 1

 

Ingredients

• 1 shredded carrot
• 80g of shredded red cabbage
• 2 thinly sliced spring onions
• 1 shredded zucchini
• A handful of basil leaves
• 5 halved green olives
• 1/2 tsp of English mustard powder
• 2 tsp of extra virgin rapeseed oil
• 1 tbsp of cider vinegar
• 1 large tortilla

 

Method

1. Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl (except the tortilla) to create the filling. Make sure to mix well.
2. Put the tortilla on a sheet of foil and add a generous amount of filling along one side of the wrap. Roll it up firmly and compact, folding the sides as you go.
3. Cut the wrap in half and enjoy!
4. If taking to work, leave the wrap whole and only cut it before eating.

 

Salmon Salad

 

Salmon is a really healthy addition to your diet - it's full of fatty acids, fibre and vitamin C.

Serves 2

 

Ingredients

For the salad

• 250g of sliced potatoes
• 160g of trimmed green beans
• 2 wild salmon fillets
• 80g of salad leaves
• 4 small clementines (3 sliced & 1 juiced)
• A handful of chopped basil
• A handful of chopped coriander

For the dressing

• 2 tsp of sesame oil
• 2 tsp of tamari
• 1/2 a juiced lemon
• 1 deseeded and chopped red chilli
• 2 tbsp of finely chopped onion

 

Method

1. Steam the potatoes and beans over a pan of boiling water until cooked. At the same time, steam the salmon fillets (it will be ready when the salmon flakes easily, roughly 6-8 minutes).
2. Mix the dressing ingredients together with the clementine juice. We recommend using the Progressive Prepworks Citrus Juicer.
3. Divide the salad leaves between two plates. Add the warm potatoes, beans and the clementine slices.
4. Add the salmon fillets and scatter the herbs, spooning over the dressing.
5. If taking to work the next day, prepare the potatoes, beans and salmon the night before and pack into an airtight container, keeping the salad leaves separate. Only combine together and dress before eating - this will prevent the leaves from wilting.

 

Vegan Chickpea Pockets

 

A great way to get some protein into your diet!

Serves 4

 

Ingredients

• 4 sweet potatoes
• 1 tbsp of coconut oil
• 1 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• A finely grated, thumb-sized piece of ginger
• 1 finely chopped green chilli
• 1 tsp of garam masala
• 1 tsp of ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp of turmeric
• 2 tbsp of tikka masala paste
• 2 x 400g cans of chopped tomatoes
• 2 x 400g cans of chickpeas, drained
• Lemon wedges and coriander leaves to serve

 

Method

1. Heat your oven to 180 degrees fan forced. Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and roast for 45 minutes or until tender.
2. Melt the coconut oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add in the cumin seeds and fry for 1 minute, before adding in the onion, frying for 7-10 mins.
3. Add in the garlic, ginger and green chilli to the pan and cook for 2-3 mins. Add the spices and tikka masala paste and cook for a further 2 mins, before adding in the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, then add in the chickpeas and cook for a further 20 mins until thickened. Season as desired.
4. Place the roasted potatoes on four plates and cut open lengthways. Spoon in the chickpea curry. Garnish with coriander leaves and lemon wedges before serving.
5. If taking to work, store each chickpea pocket in an airtight container and refrigerate.

 

Be Prepared for Anything

 

Fun fact: most pre-packed lunches can last in the fridge for up to 4 days! You can either do two meal preps per week, or perhaps freeze your meals instead.

The Anchor Hocking Kitchen Storage 8-Piece Set With Lids and Pyrex 10 Pack Glass Food Storage Set are great lunchbox and fridge additions - not only are they functional and easy to use, but are perfect for storing your healthy lunches for the week! The Décor Microsafe Oblong Food Storage Container Set 5 Pack and Décor Microsafe Oblong Assorted are two affordable options for food storage, and are specifically designed for heating up a quick meal.

 

Short on time? Check out the Progressive Prepworks Onion Chopper and the Progressive Prepworks Multi Slicer 4 Piece Set for some easy food preparation hacks, making dicing and cutting vegetables a breeze!

 

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