7 packed lunch recipes that will help you forget about meal deals
We've gathered up our favourite prep-ahead lunch recipes that will make eating al-desko feel a little more joyful.
September is a great time to reset your diet (and your wallet) and lunches are a great place to start. Don't be put off by the phrase 'meal-prep', often you're chopping veggies or stirring on the stove anyway for your dinner, so why not maximize your culinary output and prep lunch at the same time?!
Falafel and bulgur bowl
Use ready-made falafels instead to make this meal super speedy.
Recipe: Falafel and bulgur bowl
Chicken and vermicelli noodle salad
Coconut milk makes for a super creamy dressing and you can freee the rest to use in a curry.
One-pot cauliflower dahl
Perfect for the cooler weather, dahl is a brilliant recipe to have in your repertoire.
Recipe: One-pot cauliflower dahl
Tuscan ribollita soup
Full of flavour with cheesy, creamy white beans - you've probably already got the ingredients for this one in the fridge,
Recipe: Tuscan ribollita soup
Smoked mackerel and giant couscous salad
A salad that's packed with goodness and on the table in just 25min.
Crunchy cauliflower and chickpea wraps
Pack the filling and wraps separately for a seriously crunchy lunch.
Recipe: Cauliflower and chickpea wraps
Chicken and harissa-roasted chickpea salad
Use any leftover protein you have in this recipe instead of chicken if you like - pork and lamb work well with the creamy tahini drizzle.
Linzi joins the Good Housekeeping team as Kitchen Manager, looking after the brand-new, state-of-the art test and demo kitchens based in the heart of Leicester Square. With over a decade of experience producing food content for leading brands, she’s won awards for her recipes, battled Christmas dinners in July, and spent a lot of time pondering the next big food trend (no more pistachio, please!) Originally from the North East of Scotland, she lives in West London with her Italian husband and twin daughters, feeding them a variety of haggis and ragu - depending on the mood!
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