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Finding inspiration for quick, easy and tasty work lunches can be hard but don’t give into the convenience of the nearest bakery! Whether you have a bare fridge, no time in the morning or no fresh ideas, skip the soggy sammies and the lunchtime takeaway run and opt for one of these easy (and much more delish) options instead. Your taste buds and wallets will thank you for it! This delish salad takes only minutes to whip up. Mix up the ingredients for a fresh new taste everyday. Ingredients  1 cup couscous
1 cup boiling water
5 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 cloves crushed garlic
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp light olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
Simply soak the couscous in the water until the water is completely absorbed, about 5 minutes. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss gently. Serves 4-6. This is another dish you can add your own spin to, all you need is a pita bread for a base and the rest is up to you. Use leftovers or whatever’s handy in the fridge! Ingredients 2 wholemeal pita pockets BBQ sauce 3 rashers of lean bacon, sliced into bite size pieces 4 chicken skewers, grilled until cooked 5 mushrooms, thinly sliced 8 sun-dried tomatoes cut in half Grated edam cheese Spread the pita pockets with BBQ sauce. Pull the cooked chicken off the skewers. Spread the chicken, bacon, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the pita pockets. Sprinkle thinly with the grated edam cheese. Add a swirl of BBQ sauce on top for some extra flavour. Bake in the oven at 190 degrees for 10 -15 minutes. If you’re short for time, try chucking the pita breads in the toaster until golden, cover with the toppings and blat it in the microwave or grill. Skip the soggy sammies and opt for a tasty wrap instead. This yummy wrap uses low fat cream cheese to give you taste in every bite, without the magnitude of calories. Ingredients  1 packet of wrap breads of your choice. Philadelphia low fat cream cheese 185g can tuna OR shredded ham Grated carrot Alfaalfa sprouts Lettuce Sweet Chilli or BBQ sauce
Lay a flatbread out and spread a wide strip of Philadelphia low fat cream cheese onto the bread. Place on lettuce, grated carrot and sprouts. Drain the can of tuna and place evenly down centre of bread. Squeeze on either sweet chilli or BBQ sauce. To roll the bread, take the edge of the bread closest to you and press together as you roll, compressing the fillings. A low-cost, delicious and filling lunch, pasta salads are quick to whip up and keep you feeling full and satisfied. This recipe serves four, so chuck some in the fridge for another day! Ingredients 500g prepared gnocchi or any other pasta
1½ cups cream
½ cup prepared pesto sauce
Cook the gnocchi in plenty of boiling water according to the instructions on the packet. Drain well and keep warm by keeping covered. Bring the cream to the boil in a frying pan. Mix in the pesto sauce and season with pepper. Toss the prepared gnocchi through the sauce. Heat, stirring, for one minute. Serve immediately with crusty bread. This delicious brown rice salad is filled with nutrients and omegas 3, 6 and 9 thanks to the delicious 3six9 salad dressing. It’s dead easy to whip up and is absolutely divine – a winner all around! Ingredients  175g brown rice, cooked 6 spring onions, sliced 1 red pepper, cored and diced 1 green pepper, cored and diced ½ can whole corn 50g currants 50g roasted cashews 2 Tbsp roasted sunflower seeds 6 Tbsp dressing (ingredients listed below) Dressing 175ml flax seed oil 4 tablespoon 3six9 Tamari dressing 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove crushed garlic Salt and Pepper Makes ½ pint Mix all ingredients, arrange on a plate and sprinkle with three Tablespoons of chopped parsley. Serves five. |
