Office Lunches 2022

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#293380 17-Jan-2022 16:36

So, where I work in on the fringes of the city, there aren't many decent options for walkable distance lunches near me.

That means each lunchtime I uber eats, or drive to somewhere etc.

I am keen to get together some lunch ideas that are quick and easy to make, microwave friendly to reheat if required, tasty and ideally healthy (Not all options must be healthy). I am on a downward trend for weight, which is what I want, so I don't want 5 days of high calorie lunches :)

Hopefully, it will give some others some ideas as well.

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#2852366 17-Jan-2022 17:34

Wraps are an easy approach, throw some mix of salad, cheese, meat or falafel into a plastic container. Take along a wrap or two and a little container with mixed sauces then assemble and eat at lunch time (stops the filling making the wrap soggy). If your work has a toasted sandwich maker you can do the same thing with bread and end up with a nice toasted sandwich fresh panini's, ciabatta or baguettes work well.

Other option is just do a salad bowel, which is pretty much the same but with out the bread/wrap, take some mix of the following:

Carrot, tomato, capsicum, red onion, olives, lettuce, rocket, dried cranberries, roasted garlic, roast potatoes, roast kumura or pumpkin, toasted pumpkin/sunflower seeds or pine nuts, gherkins or other fav veges, cheese (basic or fancy), smoked salmon, smoked or roast chicken chicken, ham, salami, hardboiled eggs, toffu, falafel and throw in a seal-able bowel. In a second smaller container add some mix of sauces, yogurt, sweet chilli, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, allioli, hot sauce. Then at work mix them together and you've got a nice meal that your'd probably have to pay >$10 at a cafe.

You can make up a pile of the roast ingredients and fresh ones at the start of the week and each day choose a different selection or mix of cheeses etc so plenty of variety...

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#2852367 17-Jan-2022 17:35

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#2852378 17-Jan-2022 18:10

You can prepare some proteins, some vegetable / salad items, a carbohydrate/s and a dressing on the weekend. Then you have some options.

Chicken thighs are my go to - sous vide a big batch and then shred and you have a versatile protein. As above roast vegetables are good, as are coleslaw type vegetables. Make a dressing with herbs, avocado and yogurt and you've got a great base for all sorts of lunches.

Pickling red onions is also great for lunches. I do a jar every 3 weeks or so, they provide great crunch and flavour for all sorts of things from tacos, salads, sandwiches through to chicken katsu type meals.

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#2852710 18-Jan-2022 10:00

A wholemeal roll , filled with salad . No butter (not needed) . NOT white bread .
Add Cheese & carrot for a bit of taste , or add some sort of cold meat/chicken .
The wholemeal bread satisfies the lunchtime hunger .

Takes 3 minutes to prepare in the morning .

I initially thought the topic was Office LAUNCHES 2022 (MS Office )
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#2852712 18-Jan-2022 10:03

I used to make pastry-less ham/egg/cheese fritatta/quiche type things in muffin trays. Chuck them in the fridge and take one or two for lunch. Lasts a good few days in the fridge. Super simple. Butter or oil the tray, break eggs into the tray, throw some chopped ham and cheese (and maybe tomato etc) in. Mix up all the sections of the tray. Chuck in the oven for a few mins to bake until the egg is cooked.

Nowadays I just intermittent fast and have OMAD in the evening. Depends on your job I guess. I'm at a desk most of the time.

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#2852720 18-Jan-2022 10:15

My Favourite is Curry or stir fry. Just make too much the night before for dinner and you can reheat the leftovers in the microwave!

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#2852727 18-Jan-2022 10:31

My go-to is a can of baked beans or spaghetti and I vary the meat I chop up and add to it. Some days I do salami, some days it's shredded chicken, some days it's pastrami from the deli.

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#2852732 18-Jan-2022 10:47

Tina of tuna & some rice is my go to. I get the packs ready to heat rice, so I can throw it in the bag & leave, without fear of the container opening in my bag while cycling to work

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#2852738 18-Jan-2022 10:59

Lazy mans lunch - can of cold baked beans eaten straight from the tin, optionally with a peanut slab afterwards :) Vary the bean type. Not a great lunch but a really easy lunch. It's what I often eat at home if I'm busy painting or something outside and want something quick.

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#2852790 18-Jan-2022 12:37

Deamo:

Tina of tuna & some rice is my go to. I get the packs ready to heat rice, so I can throw it in the bag & leave, without fear of the container opening in my bag while cycling to work

Thats my go to meal occasionally when I dont have enough leftovers from dinner. Keep a stash in my work drawer.
Uncle Ben rice (mexican flavour is really good) along with a small tin of tuna ( flavours; lemon pepper or chilli)

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#2852808 18-Jan-2022 13:08

sort of on the same topic

any options to ween myself off my morning cafe takeaway coffee
Ive realised Im buying out of habit .

I'd like to save the $25 a week , not drink a morning coffee , but still have a nice morning drink thats not caffeine .
Im down to 1 coffee fix per day, I'd like to zero that

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#2852811 18-Jan-2022 13:15

We just deliberately make too much food for dinner & eat leftovers. Works great & very cost effective.

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#2852823 18-Jan-2022 13:40

1101:

sort of on the same topic

any options to ween myself off my morning cafe takeaway coffee
Ive realised Im buying out of habit .

I'd like to save the $25 a week , not drink a morning coffee , but still have a nice morning drink thats not caffeine .
Im down to 1 coffee fix per day, I'd like to zero that

Now why would you want to do that? 😃

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#2852831 18-Jan-2022 13:54

I enjoy tuna and fish pouches. Sealord and John West do them. I always have a stash in my desk drawer along with some tinned tuna, tinned chicken and sardines. I also keep some dressing and sauce in the fridge at work.

At this time of year I'll often just fill a bag out of the garden, while the car is warning up - cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, leafy herbs and make a fresh grazing plate.

A soft boiled egg if I'm organised.

I usually eat at my desk.

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#2853035 18-Jan-2022 18:12

Macaroni Cheese. Make a big one for supper and you can use the leftovers.

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