Lunch is arguably the most important meal of the day. Not only does it allow you to take a break and relax after having a busy morning, but it also allows you to have a mid-day pick-me-up and helps boost your energy, keeping you fueled until the later afternoon. Taking the time to prepare a nice lunch every day can feel impossible. Luckily, there are plenty of minimal-effort lunches that you can either make the night before, or just toss into the oven and not worry about until they're ready. That way, you can replenish your energy levels and be worry-free when preparing a meal for yourself. From one busy woman to another, these are the easiest lunches that need to be in your rotation.
Packed with protein and vitamins, spring roles are simple to make and have incredible benefits. The best part is, these are customizable to your own taste. Whether you prefer sweet, spicy or savory there is a variation
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This is a classic Italian dish, that is fresh and tasty. Due to how simple the meal is, it is easy to put into a mason jar to take on the go! With tomatoes and mozzarella being simple ingredients, it is easy to add other foods to this dish. My personal favorite rendition is to add pasta and pesto sauce.
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A spin on a childhood classic. Although this may be considered a snack plate to some, it is still a simple way to have a pick-me-up with how diverse the items in the lunchable can be.
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This meal requires no cooking at all, and it is something that can be prepped at the beginning of the week. Making it one of the best low effort meals. It is flavorful and be paired with many other foods. For example, making it into a sandwich with bread and tomatoes, or eating in in lettuce wraps.
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Buffalo chicken is a cult classic favorite. It has the perfect ratio of spicy to savory. Instead of eating buffalo chicken by itself, adding it to a wrap with some vegetables and sauce is a simple and delicious lunch.
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A classic sandwich, but with a fun spin. Baked into a crescent roll, this lunch takes minimal effort to make. All you need to do is preheat the oven, lay out your dough, ham and cheese and place it in the oven.
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This meal has numerous different variations, allowing you to customize it to what you are in the mood for. Cutting up your vegetables in advance can make the process of making this meal quicker, and using a store bought dressing can help ad loads of flavor.
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This filling meal is something you make the night before, allowing chia seed pudding to be an easy grab and go meal. Cutting up your favorite fruits, and adding granola or honey into the container the morning of gives you a vitamin packed meal.
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One of the easiest and straightforward things to cook at home is quesadillas. If you like yours with just cheese, or with meat, this recipe is a must do. Adding in peppers. tomatoes and beans is an easy way to elevate the flavor of the quesadilla.
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Though this may be considered a breakfast, there are many variations of avocado toast. Adding proteins and vegetables makes this more filling, and adds a unique spin to a classic meal. This is a simple and delicious lunch to make when you have a day at home.
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Salads are a simple thing to make as a lunch, and there are many versions you can experiment with. If you are craving Mediterranean food but need a simple lunch, try using chickpeas as a base. Adding in your favorite vegetables and a lemon, oil dressing will give you a flavorful salad.
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This dish is similar to sushi, but having it in poke bowl form allows for you to add and get rid of what foods you like and dislike. Majority of this meal consists of cutting ingredients, allowing for an easy prep and clean. Buying a container of spicy mayo, or soy sauce also keeps this a low-effort meal.
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Although this may appear to be on the more time consuming side to cook, it is not. Prepping vegetables and the sauce allows for the bulk of the work to get done at an earlier time. This lunch is refreshing, flavorful and something to look forward to during a slow and busy morning.
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A Mediterranean meal that is flavorful and contains few ingredients. Chopping vegetable the night before, and cooking the couscous and chickpeas while you prepare for your busy day makes this a tasty and simple lunch to make.
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A heavily underrated lunch that will keep you full for the rest of the day. It is savory, crunchy and overall a great lunch for when you don't feel like cooking. Wrapping it in aluminum foil and tossing it in your bag keeps it easy when needed lunch on the go.
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