41 Easy Work Lunches That Aren't Salads or Sandwiches
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If you've resolved to take more lunches to work, you've likely resorted to salads and sandwiches most of the time. And that's fine! But if we're being honest, you can only take so many leafy greens and cold turkey sandwiches before you've fallen into a rut and begun dreading lunchtime instead of looking forward to it. If that sounds like you, you need one of these hot lunch recipes in your life. From pastas to soups and more, these 41 recipes can be made ahead of time and make for the perfect lunch — one that you'll actually look forward to heating up and eating at your desk.
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Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata
Get the recipe: cheddar, bacon, and leek frittata
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Slow-Cooker Gigante Beans With Tomatoes and Pancetta
Get the recipe: slow-cooker gigante beans with tomatoes and pancetta
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Creamy, Garlicky Broccoli Soup
Get the recipe: creamy, garlicky broccoli soup
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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: beef and broccoli stir-fry
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Barbecue Black-Eyed Peas
Get the recipe: barbecue black-eyed peas
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Caramelized Shallot and Mushroom Quiche
Get the recipe: caramelized shallot and mushroom quiche
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Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa With Scallions, Cheddar, and Hot Sauce
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Cumin-Spiced Lentil and Quinoa Stew
Get the recipe: cumin-spiced lentil and quinoa stew
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Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
Get the recipe: spaghetti squash pad thai
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Microwaveable Mug Chicken Noodle Soup
Get the recipe: microwaveable mug chicken noodle soup
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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Get the recipe: chicken spaghetti casserole
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Lightened-Up Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs
Get the recipe: spaghetti and chicken meatballs
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Slow-Cooker Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker tomato basil tortellini soup
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Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker butternut squash lentil soup
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Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup
Get the recipe: sausage, spinach, and white bean soup
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Slow-Cooker Beef Taco Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker beef taco soup
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Slow-Cooker Quinoa, Chicken, and Kale Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker quinoa, chicken, and kale soup
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Low-Calorie Beef and Vegetable Stew
Get the recipe: beef and veggie stew
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Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
Get the recipe: balsamic chicken with asparagus and tomatoes
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Santa Fe-Style Paleo Vegetable Soup
Get the recipe: Santa Fe-style Paleo vegetable soup
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Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot, and White Bean Soup
Get the recipe: squash, sweet potato, carrot, and white bean soup
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