Work Lunch Ideas

If you're anything like me, working an 8-5 job 5 days a week really puts me in an eating rut. I find myself eating the same things everyday, which I don't mind, but I like to change it up every now and then. Its easy to get stuck with sandwiches or eating out, so I try to keep things interesting in the bagged lunch area.

Here are some of my recent favorites when it comes to a packed lunch:

-Grilled Chicken Salad

Nick and I grill 10 chicken breasts on Sunday night to last us through the week, and you can add any toppings you like!

-Chicken, Brown Rice, Broccoli Slaw

My own creation: stir it all up with some asian dressing

-Jamie Eason's Turkey Zucchini Burgers

Click here for the  recipe- a great make-ahead meal!

-Tuna Avocado Toast

Don't use mayo, avocado does the job. Packed with protein!

-Mekenzie's Mashed Chickpea Salad

Click here for the recipe

-Turkey Wraps

Can't go wrong with this classic, but try switching it up by using lettuce or collard greens, or a spinach tortilla!

Hope you enjoy these delicious lunches! Let us know if you try them. What's your go-to for a packed lunch?

~Lauren

Mashed Chickpea & Pesto Salad

This is a recipe that can't be stopped! I MUST share. Its full of flavor,  kept me full for hours, and super quick to put together. Its a triple threat lunch option people.

Mashed Chickpea & Pesto Salad: 

Serves 4: Go ahead and double it. You won't be sad.

- 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/2 avocado diced
- 1 T. pesto
- 3 T. red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- spinach, power greens, spring mix, toast, whole wheat wrap, crackers....whatever suits your fancy.

1) Drain and rinse the chick peas and pat them dry with a paper towel.
2) Mash up those little chicky peeeeasss. I just threw mine in a ziplock and took a kitchen hammer to them.
3) Once mashed, throw them in a bowl with the avocado, pesto, bell pepper, green onion, lemon squeeze, and lightly salt and pepper it up.
4) Enjoy!

Eat in color people! 

Chick Peas and Power Greens!

~ Mekenzie