Instead of a second breakfast, we now have lunch, so it's time to replace that cheese roll with a healthy and nutritious meal. Instead of dashing to a bar or relying on expensive catering, prepare your food yourself. Discover our recipes and get cooking! Thanks to handy containers, your lunch will fit into any bag.
Spinach and Chickpea Soup
Ingredients:
- 1.5 litres of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of dried chickpeas
- 300g fresh, chopped spinach
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Passata (strained tomatoes)
- Spices: salt, pepper, sweet paprika.
Preparation:
Rinse the chickpeas, then soak them in cold water the day before cooking (for at least 8 hours). On the second day, cook until tender and drain. Add them to the vegetable broth along with the chopped, pre-fried onion and crushed garlic. Bring to a boil and pour in the passata.
After 10 minutes, ladle out 1/3 of the soup and blend until smooth. Pour the blended soup back into the pot and mix thoroughly. Season to taste and simmer for another 20 minutes. Serve the finished soup with a hard-boiled egg.
This soup is an ideal choice for those watching their figure, who are committed to a fit and healthy lifestyle.
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Steamed Chicken and Rice with Vegetables
A delicious and nutritious lunch will not only give you strength for work but also boost your mood and make your day even better!
Ingredients:
- 2 bags of rice
- Chicken breast
- Vegetables: carrots, broccoli, sweetcorn, cauliflower
- Spices: salt, pepper, curry.
Preparation:
Rinse the rice under running water, then pour it into a steamer basket. Place it on the top tier of a pot/steamer and cook for 20 minutes. After this time, place the chopped vegetables next to the rice, and on the bottom tier, put the chicken, cut into portions and seasoned with spices. Steam everything for about another 25 minutes. You can serve the dish with a herb-based yoghurt sauce.
For work, pack it in a handy container with an accompanying fork. Choose one that can be used in the microwave.
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Lentil, Courgette, and Pepper Salad
Replace single-use containers with a practical, reusable lunchbox
Ingredients:
- 1 can of lentils
- Red pepper
- Courgette
- A few cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves of garlic
- Natural yoghurt
- Fresh parsley
- Spices: salt, pepper, sweet paprika.
Preparation:
Drain and rinse the lentils under running water. Wash and dry the courgette and pepper, then dice them finely. Put them into a bowl with the lentils, and add the chopped parsley. Mix the yoghurt with the crushed garlic, then season with salt, pepper, and sweet paprika. Mix everything together. Garnish the salad with halved cherry tomatoes.
To pack it up, you'll find a box with convenient clip closures useful, such as the two-tier lunch container from Oxo.
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Steak and Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients:
- 2 ciabatta rolls
- 2 sirloin steaks
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
- A few iceberg lettuce leaves
- Red onion.
Preparation:
Throw the steaks onto a very hot pan, frying them for 4 minutes on each side. Remove the meat to a cutting board and leave for about 5 minutes. In the meantime, prepare the rolls – spread with mustard and mayonnaise, add sliced onion and lettuce leaves. Slice the steaks into strips, then place them on the sandwich. Before slicing, you can lightly season the meat with freshly ground pepper.
Take these delicious sandwiches to work with you. Pack them in a dishwasher-safe container.
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Thai Prawns with Fried Rice
Ingredients:
- 100g rice
- 200g prawns
- 1 mango
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons curry paste
- 2 shallots
- Chilli pepper, fresh coriander, chives.
Preparation:
Cook the rice according to package instructions. Fry the chopped shallots in a pan, adding the cleaned prawns. Leave everything on the heat for about 2 minutes. Add the peeled mango, cut into long pieces, and the rice. Fry, stirring constantly. Pour in the lemon juice, fish sauce, and curry paste. Finally, sprinkle with chives, chopped chilli pepper, and coriander.
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Japanese Lunch in a Bento Box
