10 Easy-as-Can-Be Lunch Meal-Prep Options
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Bringing lunch to work is something we all have the best intentions of doing, but oftentimes time gets away from us in the mornings, and before we know it, we're busting out our wallets in the Chipotle, sandwich, and salad lines again and again. The secret to maintaining a lunch packing routine is meal prep. By planning a variety of options and preparing food ahead of time at the beginning of the week, you'll find that it's not all that hard to pack healthy meals you'll actually want to eat. Here are 10 options that will have you counting down the minutes to lunch every day.
Turkey Spinach Pinwheels
Wraps are a tried-and-true quick lunchtime favorite. Make the meal complete with some fruit and veggies on the side.
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Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad Bowls
This tangy pasta salad will make you think of Summer picnics.
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Chicken Burrito Bowl
Move aside, Chipotle; this version, made with Crock-Pot Mexican chicken, will not only save you money but will also be just as tasty and easy to transport.
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Cilantro Lime Chicken With Cauliflower Rice
This cilantro lime chicken can be enjoyed hot or cold along with tomato, avocado, and cauliflower rice.
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Steak Cobb Salad
If there's anything that will make you look forward to a lunchtime salad, it has got to be steak, which, paired with hard-boiled egg, makes for a filling meal.
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Chicken Shawarma Sweet Potato Fry Bowls
This bowl offers up a Mediterranean kick with ingredients like garlic tahini yogurt and cous cous.
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Turkey Taco Lunch Bowls
These lunch bowls offer up zesty Southwest flavor and a healthier alternative to ground beef.
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Greek Chicken Roasted Cauliflower Bowls
Rest assured, these Greek chicken and veggie bowls are packed with flavor.
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DIY Pizza Lunchables
Remember Lunchables? This bistro box will take you for a stroll down memory lane, but you can feel better about eating this version with healthier sides like almonds and grapes.
Get the recipe: DIY pizza Lunchables
Jerk Chicken Lunch Bowls
These bowls, complete with quinoa and mango, will provide a filling meal with a tangy kick.
Get the recipe: jerk chicken lunch bowls