Name: Delicious 15-Minute Lunch Ideas for Work
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper to taste; Whole wheat bread or lettuce wraps; Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, sprouts; 1 cup cooked quinoa; 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup corn (fresh or frozen); 1/4 cup diced bell pepper; 2 tablespoons salsa; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Pinch of cumin; 1 whole wheat tortilla; 2 tablespoons hummus; 1/4 cup shredded rotisserie chicken (or tofu); 1/4 cup mixed greens; 1/4 cup shredded carrots

Description

Discover delicious and simple lunch ideas perfect for your busy workday. These recipes are designed to be made in 15 minutes or less, ensuring you have a healthy and satisfying meal without the stress.

Ingredients

Scale

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Whole wheat bread or lettuce wraps
Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, sprouts

1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup diced bell pepper
2 tablespoons salsa
1 tablespoon lime juice
Pinch of cumin

1 whole wheat tortilla
2 tablespoons hummus
1/4 cup shredded rotisserie chicken (or tofu)
1/4 cup mixed greens
1/4 cup shredded carrots

Instructions

For the Chickpea Salad: Mash chickpeas in a bowl. Add celery, red onion, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Serve on bread or in lettuce wraps with desired toppings.
For the Quinoa Bowl: In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, salsa, lime juice, and cumin. Stir to combine.
For the Hummus Wrap: Spread hummus evenly over the tortilla. Layer with shredded chicken (or tofu), mixed greens, and shredded carrots. Roll up tightly.

Notes

Prepare ingredients like chopped vegetables or cooked grains ahead of time to save even more time.
Pack lunches in airtight containers to maintain freshness.
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and protein sources.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Lunch
Method: Assembly and Quick Cooking
Cuisine: Global

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: Varies per recipe
Sugar: Varies per recipe
Sodium: Varies per recipe
Fat: Varies per recipe
Saturated Fat: Varies per recipe
Unsaturated Fat: Varies per recipe
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: Varies per recipe
Fiber: Varies per recipe
Protein: Varies per recipe
Cholesterol: Varies per recipe

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