Make-Ahead Work Lunches That Aren't Boring
Make your coworkers jealous when they see you enjoying one of these protein packed, super tasty, easy recipes that you can make in advance and eat at work!
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What Makes a Great Work Lunch (in my opinion)
Must be non-fussy. This means that it’s good-to-go all in one container, no need to store dressings or sauces separately, is fairly spill-proof (soups are out).
Must be quick and easy to make and meal prep in advance. Let’s face it, if it’s not quick and easy, you’re not going to attempt it. Almost all of these recipes are ready in 30 minutes or less, one skillet or one sheet pan, and you can do it on the weekend and then have planned leftovers.
Must not need fancy storage or reheating situations. As long as your workplace has a fridge, you’re fine. A microwave is better but if you don’t have one, take it out of the fridge a half hour or so before you plan to eat it, and while hot is better, room temperature works. We’re back to non-fussy.
Must have protein and vegetables, and some carbs. But not be carb-heavy. Sandwiches, bread, and pasta - nope, not these. You don’t want to start falling asleep at 2PM from your carb crash do you? If you haven’t heard high protein recipes are a thing these days and in the past few years leaning into more protein has made me simply feel better and look better in my own skin. I have a 30 High Protein Recipes Ebook with my favorites!
10 Best Meal-Prep Work Lunches
Better-Than-Takeout Chicken Fried Rice 🥕🥡🫛 One-skillet, ready in 20 minutes, and you’ll never want takeout again after tasting how good homemade is! Way more flavor, not greasy, with loads of juicy chicken nestled in seasoned rice along with peas, carrots, and green onions. A true FAVORITE dish!
Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl 🧡💚🍜 These ground chicken egg roll bowls are easy, ready in 15 minutes, full of flavor, have lots of texture, and are way healthier than actual egg rolls! Pair the stir-fry with steamed or cauliflower rice and a simple green salad for a full meal!
15-Minute Tex-Mex Ground Beef and Rice Skillet 🤠An EASY comfort food recipe with just 5 main ingredients made with everyday staples! Juicy beef, tender rice, and just the right amount of kick from the salsa make this an automatic FAMILY FAVORITE! Toss in diced zucchini, grated carrots, or diced tomatoes to work in extra veggies.
Chicken and Rice Skillet with Veggies 🥦🍚 EASY, ready in 20 minutes, made in ONE skillet with everyday ingredients you probably have on hand! A HEALTHY weeknight dinner the whole family will LOVE! This is a prime candidate to work in extra veg like zucchini, carrots, peapods, and more.
Chickpea and Sweet Potato Bowl 🍠🥦A big ‘ole round bowl full of goodness just like Buddha!! The bowls are fast, EASY, naturally vegan and gluten-free! If you need a HEALTHY recipe that tastes like comfort food, this is it!
Skinny Mexican Chicken Skillet 🍅🌽💃 EASY, ready in 20 minutes, and packed with 35 grams of lean protein to keep you full and satisfied! A great Mexican-inspired meal that’s naturally gluten-free and is a flavor FIESTA in your mouth!
Green Thai Curry with Chicken 💚🧡🙌🏻 An EASY, one-skillet green curry that’s ready in 20 minutes and tastes BETTER than from a Thai restaurant!! It’s healthy comfort food that tastes AMAZING!
🍗🎉🌽 My 15-Minute Salsa and Black Bean Chicken Skillet recipe is fast, EASY, and family-friendly! This healthy chicken and black bean recipe with corn and salsa is hearty, naturally gluten-free, and full of Mexican-inspired flavor! It’s the PERFECT recipe to jazz up your usual weeknight chicken dinner!
This 🍠🥑🍯 Viral Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Cottage Cheese, Hot Honey, and Avocado is taking social media by storm! If you’re looking to ride the high protein + high fiber train, get on board with this QUICK and EASY beef bowl recipe! Featuring taco-seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, savory-seasoned cottage cheese and topped with optional avocado, jalapenos, hot honey, and red pepper flakes! Skeptical? I promise, it works and it’s so good! This is the only recipe in this roundup where you’d want to store the cottage cheese separately from everything else.
15-Minute Southwest Chicken Skillet 🍗🌽🫑 An EASY chicken skillet with red onions, black beans, corn, green chiles, lime juice, and cilantro! So much flavor and texture in every bite of this HEALTHY naturally gluten-free recipe that’s great for planned leftovers and meal prepping!
