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3 healthy and simple on the go lunch ideas
Working, looking after a family whilst keeping up with life admin makes it extremely hard to eat healthy on the go. Never fear – I have you covered! Below are some extremely simple and healthy on the go lunches that will keep you full. The key idea here is preparation – and mass preparation at that! You can make up at least two or three batches of the good stuff below, and keep in a Tupperware in the fridge.
On the go salads
I love a filling salad, and if I’m organised can make two or three at a time for my weekday lunches at work. I’ve formulated my go to salad combination – some kind of carb, a veggie filled salad, an animal protein (optional) and a sprinkle for crunch! Dressings also optional!
For the carb: New potatoes with a little olive oil and chives. Try rice mixed with spinach until it wilts, cold pasta with pesto or a little cheese or blanched noodles. Cold roasted sweet potato or other root vegetable also works well – butternut squash, parsnip etc. And not forgetting super grains! Quinoa, buckwheat, couscous and bulgur-wheat can all pad out your salad.
For the salad: lettuce, cucumber, avocado, beetroot, green beans (blanched and served cold), cold peas, sundried tomatoes olives, tomato peeled and a little fresh herb. Basil is my favourite.
Protein: Optional. I like to butterfly my chicken breast and fry until crispy, then slice onto my salad. Or find yourself some juicy king prawns. Crayfish is also a yummy addition. Also try bacon cut it into bits, or some lovely honey roasted ham.
Sprinkle: I like a bit of crunch to top my salad. Go for pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, croutons or if you’re feeling really naughty, I sometimes sprinkle on crunched up tortilla chips!
Dressing: I would advise you to pop this into a separate container to avoid the salad getting soggy. One my favourite dressings is simple – teaspoon of tahini, olive oil and lemon juice. If you don’t have time to prepare a dressing, you can always pop a lime wedge in with your salad and squeeze over before you eat!
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Rice cakes are versatile!
Rice cakes currently make up a large chunk of my diet. They are so versatile and so easily digestible. Here are a few of my favourite rice cake combinations – easy to stick in a Tupperware for a light lunch or snacks.
- Smashed avocado and basil - Mash avocado and basil with a touch of olive oil in a bowl and top your rice cake. By far my favourite topping.
- Hummus & roasted jarred peppers - Either dip the rice cake straight into the hummus, or spread on top with some roasted jarred peppers.
- Tomato and basil - Get yourself a big plum tomato and pit of all seeds. Chop into small pieces and pile on your rice cake with basil. So simple but yummy!
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Frittata
Frittata is so easy to make and lasts for 2-3 days, so is perfect to prep, stick in a Tupperware and eat for quick and easy lunches! The best part of cooking a frittata is you can literally fill it with whatever you have in the fridge – so it’s perfect for using up leftovers and old veg! Here is a super simple way to cook up a frittata.
Ingredients
- 4 or 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (or milk alternative, almond milk works well)
- Cooked vegetables (literally anything goes here – peas, green beans, onion, peppers, asparagus),
- Salt & pepper and some dried herbs (whatever your preference is – chives, oregano, thyme)
Beat together the eggs with the milk, dried herbs and salt and pepper. Whisk until fully combined in a large bowl and then add your cooked veggies. Meanwhile, get a shallow medium sized saucepan on the heat with some butter/coconut oil/olive oil on a medium heat. Add the egg and vegetable mixture so it fully covers the pan.
Meanwhile, heat the grill to 180C. Let the frittata cook on the hob for around 4-5 minutes, or until the edges go golden and cook. Now transfer to the grill for 5 minutes to cook the top.
Slice up and serve hot with salad or separate into Tupperware’s and enjoy for a quick and filling lunch!
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