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

Healthy Tuna Melt

I've got a delicious recipe today! This one is for those of you who love a good tuna melt, but could stand to do without all the added mayo and fat nastiness. I found this recipe on pinterest (what else is new?) and adapted it to my liking!

Healthy Tuna Melt
adapted from here

Ingredients:

• 2 large bell peppers (the original recipe called for tomatoes, which I would have used, if I liked tomatoes)
• 2 6 oz. cans of Tuna in water
• 1/4 cup. Nonfat Greek Yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. chopped basil
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (I just chopped up the tops of the peppers I used)
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 2 slices of cheese (I used Colby Jack)

Preheat oven to 350.
Slice off the tops of your peppers, use the tops to chop into tuna mixtures.
In a bowl, mix together tuna, yogurt, basil, red onion, bell pepper, and S&P.
Place peppers in a small loaf pan or 9x13. Bake by themselves for ~5 minutes to soften.
Remove peppers from oven, stuff with tuna mixture. Use fork to pack tightly. Place cheese slices on top.
Put back in oven, bake for 5-10 minutes until cheese becomes bubbly & melty.

And there you have it! A super easy & delicious lunch or dinner meal.