11 Easy and Delicious Lunch Recipes to Take to Work

Lunch at boîtework can be quick and tasty. This post shares 11 easy recipes you can make fast and pack for your day. Each dish uses simple ingredients and clear steps.

You get healthy options, fun flavors, and no stress. Save time, eat well, and enjoy your meal break. Read on for recipes that fit your busy life and keep you full!

1. Chicken Avocado Wrap

About:
This wrap combines juicy chicken with creamy avocado for a fresh lunch. It’s light, filling, and packs protein to keep you going. Easy to roll up, it’s perfect for busy days. Add crisp lettuce and a tangy sauce for extra flavor. You’ll love this quick meal that tastes great cold.

Ingredients:

• 1 cooked chicken breast (shredded)
• 1 ripe avocado (mashed)
• 2 large tortillas
• 1 cup lettuce (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Shred cooked chicken breast into small pieces.
2. Mash avocado in a bowl with a fork.
3. Mix Greek yogurt and lime juice into avocado.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Spread avocado mix on each tortilla.
6. Place shredded chicken over avocado layer.
7. Add shredded lettuce on top.
8. Roll tortilla tightly into a wrap.
9. Cut in half and pack for lunch.

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2. Tuna Salad Bowl

About:
This tuna salad bowl brings protein and crunch in every bite. It’s fast to mix up and stays fresh in your lunchbox. Celery and pickles add a snap, while mayo keeps it creamy. Enjoy a light meal that’s simple to prep and full of flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 can tuna (drained)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 celery stalk (chopped)
• 1 dill pickle (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup mixed greens

Instructions:

1. Drain tuna and put it in a bowl.
2. Add mayonnaise and mustard to tuna.
3. Chop celery and pickle into small pieces.
4. Mix celery and pickle into tuna.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir everything until well combined.
7. Place mixed greens in a container.
8. Spoon tuna mix over greens before packing.

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3. Veggie Hummus Sandwich

About:
This sandwich stacks fresh veggies with smooth hummus for a tasty lunch. It’s vegan, colorful, and super easy to make. Cucumber and tomato bring juicy bites, while hummus adds creamy goodness. Pack it up and enjoy a healthy meal anywhere.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole-grain bread
• 3 tablespoons hummus
• 1/4 cucumber (sliced)
• 1 small tomato (sliced)
• 1 handful spinach
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Spread hummus on both bread slices.
2. Slice cucumber and tomato thinly.
3. Place cucumber slices on one bread slice.
4. Add tomato slices over cucumber.
5. Lay spinach leaves on top.
6. Sprinkle salt and pepper over veggies.
7. Top with second bread slice.
8. Cut sandwich in half and pack.

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4. Turkey and Cheese Roll-Ups

About:
These roll-ups mix lean turkey with melty cheese for a fun lunch. They’re quick to assemble and easy to eat on the go. Add a little mustard for zing. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this simple, satisfying option.

Ingredients:

• 4 slices turkey breast
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 4 large lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. Lay out turkey slices flat.
2. Place one cheese slice on each turkey slice.
3. Spread mustard lightly over cheese.
4. Put one lettuce leaf on top.
5. Roll turkey slice tightly into a tube.
6. Repeat for all slices.
7. Pack roll-ups in a container.

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5. Quinoa Veggie Bowl

About:
This quinoa bowl packs nutty grains with bright veggies for a hearty lunch. It’s light yet filling, with a lemon kick to keep it fresh. Prep it fast and enjoy a healthy meal that travels well.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1/2 cucumber (chopped)
• 1/4 cup feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook quinoa and let it cool.
2. Halve cherry tomatoes with a knife.
3. Chop cucumber into small pieces.
4. Mix quinoa, tomatoes, and cucumber in a bowl.
5. Add feta cheese over the top.
6. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice.
7. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
8. Stir well and pack in a container.

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6. Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich

About:
This sandwich blends sweet banana with rich peanut butter for a fun lunch. It’s fast to make and gives you energy all afternoon. Bread holds it together for an easy, no-cook meal. Kids love it, and so will you!

Ingredients:

• 2 slices bread
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 banana (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Instructions:

1. Spread peanut butter on both bread slices.
2. Slice banana into thin rounds.
3. Place banana slices on one bread slice.
4. Drizzle honey over banana if you want.
5. Top with second bread slice.
6. Cut sandwich in half and pack.

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7. Egg Salad Cup

About:
This egg salad cup offers creamy, protein-packed bites for lunch. It’s simple to whip up and tastes great cold. Fresh dill adds a pop of flavor. Serve it in a cup for a mess-free meal on the go.

Ingredients:

• 3 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill (chopped)
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Boil eggs, peel, and chop them.
2. Put chopped eggs in a bowl.
3. Add mayonnaise and mustard to eggs.
4. Chop dill and mix it in.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir until everything blends well.
7. Scoop into a container for lunch.

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8. Chickpea Salad Wrap

About:
This wrap fills you up with smashed chickpeas and crisp veggies. It’s vegan, fresh, and bursts with flavor from lemon and herbs. Roll it up fast for a lunch that’s healthy and tasty.

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas (drained)
• 1/4 red onion (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon parsley (chopped)
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tortillas

Instructions:

1. Drain chickpeas and mash them lightly.
2. Chop red onion into small pieces.
3. Mix chickpeas and onion in a bowl.
4. Add olive oil and lemon juice.
5. Chop parsley and stir it in.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Spread mix on tortillas.
8. Roll tortillas tightly and pack.

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9. Ham and Swiss Pinwheels

About:
These pinwheels layer ham and Swiss cheese for a savory lunch. They’re fun to eat and quick to roll. Mustard adds a sharp bite. Pack them up for a meal that feels special without extra work.

Ingredients:

• 1 large tortilla
• 4 slices ham
• 2 slices Swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon mustard

Instructions:

1. Lay tortilla flat on a surface.
2. Spread mustard over tortilla evenly.
3. Place ham slices over mustard.
4. Add Swiss cheese slices on top.
5. Roll tortilla tightly into a log.
6. Slice log into 1-inch rounds.
7. Pack pinwheels in a container.

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10. Pasta Salad Cup

About:
This pasta salad cup mixes tender noodles with fresh veggies for a cool lunch. It’s easy to toss together and stays tasty in your lunchbox. A light dressing keeps it zesty and fun.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked pasta
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1/4 cup cucumber (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Italian dressing
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta and let it cool.
2. Halve cherry tomatoes with a knife.
3. Chop cucumber into small pieces.
4. Mix pasta, tomatoes, and cucumber in a bowl.
5. Pour Italian dressing over mix.
6. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
7. Stir well and pack in a cup.

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11. Beef and Rice Bowl

About:
This beef and rice bowl delivers hearty flavor in a portable lunch. Juicy beef pairs with fluffy rice and crisp veggies. Soy sauce adds a salty kick. It’s a warm, filling meal you can prep fast.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup cooked ground beef
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 green onion (chopped)

Instructions:

1. Cook rice and let it cool slightly.
2. Cook ground beef until browned.
3. Shred carrot with a grater.
4. Mix rice and beef in a bowl.
5. Add shredded carrot and soy sauce.
6. Chop green onion and sprinkle it on top.
7. Stir everything and pack in a container.