41 Easy Work Lunches That Aren't Salads or Sandwiches
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.
Slow-Cooker Chili
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Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata
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Vegetarian Burrito
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Spicy Tomato Soup
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
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Vegan Mushroom Soup
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Slow-Cooker Gigante Beans With Tomatoes and Pancetta
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Creamy, Garlicky Broccoli Soup
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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
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Barbecue Black-Eyed Peas
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Caramelized Shallot and Mushroom Quiche
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Vegan Pumpkin Chili
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
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Quinoa Chili
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Vegan Burrito Bowl
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Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa With Scallions, Cheddar, and Hot Sauce
Vegan Chickpea Soup
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Cumin-Spiced Lentil and Quinoa Stew
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Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
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Microwaveable Mug Chicken Noodle Soup
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Kale and Wild Rice Casserole
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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
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Lightened-Up Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs
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Slow-Cooker Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
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Chicken Lo Mein
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Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup
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Slow-Cooker Potato Corn Chowder
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Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
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Split Pea Soup
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Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup
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Slow-Cooker Beef Taco Soup
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Easy Pasta Puttanesca
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Slow-Cooker Quinoa, Chicken, and Kale Soup
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Low-Calorie Beef and Vegetable Stew
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Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
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Santa Fe-Style Paleo Vegetable Soup
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Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot, and White Bean Soup
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Spicy Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
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Baked Potato Soup
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