Packed Lunch for work

davetrousers

I make some rice (enough for 2 days) and just add some paprika and cayenne pepper and just add some prawns (defrost overnight) or chicken to it. I warm it up at work in the microwave then put some Thai sweet chilli dip/sauce on it.

vivatifosi

I don't like sandwiches much either, but I do like wraps and pita pockets with different fillings in.

Or: keep yesterday's tomato based pasta as a pasta salad for the following day,with some chunky salad vegetables.

Or: if you have a microwave at work, rice and ratatouille is a nice change to the normal packaged fare.

squeaky

Take a look at the Cooking section of the MEGA Index. Listed under "Lunch" are several threads with hundreds and hundreds of ideas that you can use and adapt to meet your needs...

Cooking Section.

iwanttobreakfree

Hi guys

Thanks for the response. I usually have things like a pizza baguette (if that makes sense), or sometimes a jacket spud though i tend to get bored of those easily. I really fancy trying soup but I'm not even sure what sort of taste I would like - I know I'm not particularly keen on anything that tastes sweet when its supposed to be savoury, spicy or particularly creamy - I'm realy boring I know!

I dont really eat quiches or pasties - I eat far too much rubbish like chips and stuff.

Sounds mad but I do really really love mozzarella especially melted. I'd love to get a bit more variety in my diet - do you think some people will just always be fussy? I do try things but quite often i don't like them

Lazy_Runner

Well done for asking the question.

Is this your first (of many) steps towards becoming your name?;)

lightisfading

Another idea, todays lunchbox for me is pitta bread stuffed with peppers, salsa and cajun 'chicken'. (and on the side, carrots and cucumbers and a pot of lemon jelly with mandarins in).

The cajun chicken is just a matter of quickly stirfrying your chicken with a bit of seasoning the night before (im veggie so used quorn, and it took less than 5 mins to cook this morning).

lightisfading

lynzpower wrote: »

What dont you like about sandwiches, is it the fact that the bread can go a bit soggy?

Found a good hint on that the other day, if you put a 'moisture barrier' between the wet part of the filling and the bread it stops it going soggy - to an extent just spreading your marge/butter right to the edges would work, lettuce, or some ham or something etc would too.

minomonkey2

I use the microwave at work a lot for my meals - normally the basis is brown rice (as its a lot better for you that normal rice) and any kind of healthy saucy topping - usually a spicy lentil dahl, some chickpea and bean combo or a chilli/pasta sauce or something similar that I russle up in bulk or save from the night before. The lentils and rice option can last me a week (but can get boring) and only costs £2 - i would survive on the big brother budgets easy!

clairemc_4

If you like pizza baguette you can buy a baguette or small ciabattas/paninis (two packs for £1 at asda!) spread some pesto on one, then add a couple of slices of mozarella & some nice tomatoes. tastes ok cold but lovely if you can grill it til the cheese melts or heat up in the microwave at work. quick to make & much cheaper than buying from a shop :-)

Belair

I get fed up with sarnies too, but to ring the changes:

Buttered teacake or fruit bun with a slice of cheese inside - tasty!
A couple of slices of buttered malt loaf
Boiled eggs wrapped with thin ham