Brown-Bag It With These Leftover Lunch Delights

Whether or not you're on a tight budget, bringing your lunch to work is a great option. Instead of having to throw something together in a frenzy in the morning, these lunches can be made in advance and will stand up to the fridge overnight. These options are delicious dinners that are twice as good the next day. Brown-bag it up with these 11 recipes for make-ahead bliss.

ā€” Additional reporting by Lisette Mejia

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa Tabbouleh

This fast and easy recipe for quinoa tabbouleh can be thrown together the night before and packed quickly for a perfect lunch. If you've got the time, top off with some grilled chicken. Photo: Anna Monette Roberts

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos

Turkey tacos may be a surprising lunch choice, but we promise they won't disappoint. Bring a container with the leftover filling and grab a few tortillas on the go. You can construct your own taco once you're ready for lunch. Photo: Nicole Perry

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

An unforgettable sun-dried tomato dressing stars in this pasta salad that tastes even better the next day. Photo: Nicole Perry

Olive Garden Lasagna Classico

Olive Garden's Lasagna Classico is one of their bestselling menu items. The favorite dinner can be packed away in individual servings, so you can simply pop it in the microwave for lunch the next day. Photo: POPSUGAR Studios

Turkey Wrap

Turkey Wrap

What can you do with leftover turkey? Wraps are always an easy make-ahead lunch. This turkey-cranberry version is no exception to the rule. Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Texas Chili

Texas Chili

Chili, especially a recipe from Lady Bird Johnson, is a comforting supper for a Summer evening. The flavors will develop even more as it refrigerates overnight for an awesome lunch the next day. Photo: Sarah Yoo

Turkey Quesadilla

Turkey Quesadilla

Who doesn't love a good quesadilla? This turkey twist on the classic Mexican quesadilla is an awesome option for lunch or dinner. Photo: Susannah Chen

Shrimp and Rice Noodles

Shrimp and Rice Noodles

The good days of leftover Chinese takeout are channeled into this yummy and simple recipe for shrimp and rice noodles. Photo: Lauren Hendrickson

Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata

Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata

Serve frittata morning, noon, or night. Enjoy this cheddar, bacon, and leek version for Sunday brunch, and bring it in for a special Monday lunch. Photo: Nicole Perry

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Pizza, cold or hot, is a crave-worthy lunch option no matter what. Italian and barbecue flavors fuse together in this buffalo chicken pizza that you can enjoy the day after it's made. Photo: Lauren Hendrickson