I need lunch ideas please :)

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

oh i like that idea V!!! I have a microwave at work!

Girl - if you're like me - you'll want to eat 10 of them

If you make it, heat the cheese to melt just a bit ....you don't have to totally melt it & you can sub any hard bread ...melba toast is very small

it's super tasty and will fill you up -

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Girl - if you're like me - you'll want to eat 10 of them

If you make it, heat the cheese to melt just a bit ....you don't have to totally melt it & you can sub any hard bread ...melba toast is very small

it's super tasty and will fill you up -

Thanks V! That's my hardest thing- i want to be full but i don' twant to be eating pasta every day. I love the variety i'm getting on here. just another reason to love YT!

[lil fu fu girl]

I always feel that I want a hot lunch when I am working. Something that makes you feel like you have eaten, something healthy that fills you up. What I usually do is slice up eggplant, zucchini, anise, sweet potato, mushrooms, onions,asparagus and just about anything that is vegie and lying around. Toss it in olive oil and fresh herbs like rosemary and time and minced garlic, and then place it on large cookie sheets and roast them off at about 425* for about a half hour.

While that is cooking I make a combo of grains, like rice, barley, quinoa, wheat germ and cook that off.

Then I make little containers, containing both the vegies and rice. That way you have about 3-4 lunches and or a dinner side dish.
Plus you are getting a good dose of your vegies and grains for the day!

[chandracz]

OOOOOOOOOO I love this thread!!!

[Suzy]

-Tabouleh salad-(wheat salad) with tomatoes, cucumber, basil & feta. Yum! I'm having that this week!
-How about a wrap with cheese, tuna or chicken or hummus & veggies inside it?
-English muffin pizzas-spread them with spaghetti sauce, top w/cheese and your favorite pizza toppings and then you can nuke them or even better toast them in a toaster oven.
-Pita bread filled with chicken salad (with grapes, cranberries, walnuts, apple chunks, celery, etc. and a little mayo & cinnamon)
-Tomatoes, fresh sliced mozzerella, fresh basil leaves-just slice it all up and put it in a tupperware. Then bring a small jar or tupperware of olive oil & balsamic vinegar, or easier yet a vinagrette salad dressing. So yummy!

[chattiesmom]

What about a good ole fashioned Pimento Cheese sandwitch? I love mine on whole grain bread with jalapeño peppers.

And don't forget FRUIT!

[RemydeHaviland]

Make a quiche over the weekend and then pack a slice for lunch


Regarding salads - I'm never full or satisfied if the salad is primarily greens. Lately my salads are hearts of palm, fresh mozz, tomato, avocado, and one or two pieces of boston lettuce. Brianna's French Vinaigrette. Yum.

[107barney]

Call me boring but I always bring the same lunches
chicken and rice alternated with lean steak and sweet potatoes and cucumbers
it's easy because I always know what I'm having. I also eat mostly plain stuff. If I eat pasta or bread, I get sluggish and that usually causes sugar urges that result in a 3:00 PM donut or candy run. I also don't do well with sodium or all the nitrates in processed stuff like cheese or soups (unless homemade soup) I also keep my blood sugar up with protein shakes. I try to eat 5-6 times per day although lately it's not been good with a sick dog at home. We are getting back on track though

Congrats on your new job.

[Mom to Hot Rod]

I usually bring yogurt, bananas, apples and oranges for snacks. since your school is peanut free, try some cheese with the apples. A lot of time this might wind up being lunch. In warmer weather, I get the bags of salad and bring some cut up meat and have that for lunch--sometimes I may have a roll with it. Another way to have salad is to fix up your salad with you dressing and the wrap it up with a pita bread. It's filling and healthy at the same time.

a lot of times I will just make a little extra for dinner and make up lunch from the leftovers.

[luvfla]

My sister is a teacher and she likes cheese and a tortilla (she melts it in the micro)adds an apple & she gets some carbs, fruit, protein and fat.

[citygirl123]

I was going to mention tortilla something. Or, make a tortilla wrap with chicken in it or whatever you like. If you are in a rush, a hot pocket to microwave with some fruit makes a quick lunch.

I liked the idea of making a quiche the day before and taking a slice. There are some easy, quick quice recipes that are very tasty!

Good Luck with your new job!

[2girls]

Congratulations on the new job!! I eat so much chicken I'm starting to get feathers but it can be healthy and versitale.

I usually prepare meals for a few days so I don't eat junk.
I grill chicken, bake a few potato's, grill or steam a bunch of veggies.

Salads are only good if you make them harty and healthy with baby spinach, beans, little cheese-feta-goat-gorganzola, dried cranberry, nuts~

My favorite lunch is baby spinach, tuna, tomato, mushrooms and salted sunflowerseeds or

romaine, grilled chicken, black beans, corn, cucumbers with a little feta.

In the winter I usually add some whole grain pasta to my salads to fill you up~ good luck

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by citygirl123

I was going to mention tortilla something. Or, make a tortilla wrap with chicken in it or whatever you like. If you are in a rush, a hot pocket to microwave with some fruit makes a quick lunch.

I liked the idea of making a quiche the day before and taking a slice. There are some easy, quick quice recipes that are very tasty!

Good Luck with your new job!

nice ideas - I love swiss in tortillas with some tomato -

and Quich is something I could eat every day - load it with Swiss, bits of bacon and small amount of oinions and spinach - YUM ! I used to make Quich all the time

[jp4m2]

I like this on a hot day, it's so refreshing when well chilled.....I pack this in my DH lunch.....


Grape Salad

2 lbs red and/or red seedless grapes
4 oz. sour cream
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
¼ c. sugar
½ tsp. vanilla, to taste
½ c. sweetened coconut
½ c. chopped walnuts

Wash and stem grapes. Drain well and set aside.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. Gently beat in sour cream and vanilla, about 30 seconds. By hand, fold into grapes, use as little or as much as you like, add in the coconut, and walnuts until blended. Place in large serving bowl.
Chill overnight.

Note: Recipe can be easily doubled. Can use light cream cheese and sour cream.