Break up the day with a great meal.
For many people, having to making lunch is one of the biggest changes about working from home. If you're finding yourself in a bit of a lunch rut or out of fresh ideas, here are a handful of recipes to make your days better while you WFH.
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1. Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad With Peanut Dressing
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This veggie-packed salad is made with quinoa, shredded cabbage, bell pepper, edamame, and cilantro. But the icing on the cake is the easy dressing made with smooth peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. You can always add your favorite protein or a fried egg to make it a more filling meal. Get the recipe for crunchy Thai quinoa salad here.
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No time to make pizza from scratch? Do the next best thing and start with store-bought naan. Top it with any of your favorite pizza toppings like this irresistible combo of fluffy ricotta cheese and Italian sausage. Get the recipe for sausage and ricotta naan pizza here.
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Use whatever green veggies are in your kitchen to jazz up this pasta salad. The creamy green goddess dressing comes together with just store-bought pesto and mayonnaise. Get the recipe for green goddess pasta salad here.
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Instead of sushi-grade tuna, these easy poke bowls call for canned tuna fish. You can use your average Bumble Bee tuna or splurge on a jar of tuna packed in oil. Get the recipe for spicy tuna poke bowls here.
5. Korean Beef Power Bowls
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Take this recipe as a guidebook and feel free to get creative. Use your favorite grain as the base, then add whatever veggies are in your fridge and top beef. Keep a jar of store bought kimchi on hand for garnish. Get the recipe for Korean beef power bowls here.
6. Easy Chicken Gyros With Tzatziki
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Start with leftover chicken and toss it into pita bread with onion, tomato, lettuce, and feta. If you don't want to make the homemade tzatziki, a simple mixture of plain Greek yogurt and lemon will do the trick. Get the recipe for easy chicken gyros with tzatziki here.
7. Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
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This pasta salad comes together with just penne, tuna fish in olive oil, green peas, and celery. You can make the avocado dressing from scratch, or just dress it with whatever is in your fridge like a mixture of mayo, vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Get the recipe for creamy tuna pasta here.
8. Fresh Spring Rolls With Peanut Sauce
You can spice up these spring rolls with some fresh avocado, ripe mango, crispy jicama, or add your favorite protein like shrimp or smoked salmon if you aren't following a vegetarian diet. Get the recipe for fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce here.
9. Smoked Salmon Bowl With Six-Minute Egg
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Made with roasted red potatoes, spinach, mushrooms, brown rice, smoked salmon, and a runny boiled egg, this bowl is perfectly appropriate for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Get the recipe for smoked salmon bowl with six minute egg here.
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If you have leftover chicken or turkey from last night's dinner, turn it into a delicious wrap sandwich with the help of bacon, hard boiled egg, lettuce, tomato, and blue cheese. Get the recipe for chicken Cobb salad wrap here.
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Take a 30-minute break from staring at your computer screen to whip up this restaurant-quality chicken, vegetable, and noodle stir fry. You can stick to the recipe or customize it with your favorite ingredients. Get the recipe for chicken chow mein here.
12. Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
Double or even triple this recipe because the best thing about sesame noodles is that they taste even better the next day. Get the recipe for cold sesame noodles with crunchy vegetables here.
13. Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
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These easy lettuce tacos call for chicken breast cooked in taco seasoning. Garnish them with your favorite Mexican toppings like diced red onion, pico de gallo, jalapeño, and avocado. Get the recipe for chicken taco lettuce wraps here.
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Let's be real: No one will shame you for using store bought hummus, but the soft boiled egg on top is strongly encouraged. Get the recipe from roasted cauliflower hummus bowl here.
15. Breakfast Fried Cauliflower Rice
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It may be called breakfast fried rice, but this veggie-loaded cauliflower rice bowl topped with a runny fried egg is equally delicious any time of day. Get the recipe for breakfast fried cauliflower rice here.
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Packaged ramen noodles are stir-fried in a spicy sauce made of gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Use what's in your kitchen and add anything from sautéd mushrooms to baby bok choy and soft-boiled egg to your bowl. Get the recipe for spicy fried ramen noodles here.
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Sure, there's nothing wrong with your basic grilled cheese on white bread, but why not add some extra ingredients to elevate this childhood classic? Start with pesto and arugula then add anything from sun dried tomatoes to prosciutto. Get the recipe for grilled goat cheese sandwich with pesto and arugula here.
18. 20-Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
You can throw together this cozy soup with mostly pantry staples including canned crushed and whole tomatoes, chicken broth, and olive oil. Get the recipe for 20-minute creamy tomato basil soup here.
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Instead of sliders, roasted sweet potatoes get filled with juicy, shredded barbecue chicken topped with creamy slaw. Get the recipe for BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potatoes here.
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Store bought tortellini, chicken or vegetable broth, and veggies is all you really need to whip up a bowl of this comforting soup. Get the recipe for tortellini and spinach in brodo here.
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Everything you need for these tasty shrimp bowls comes together on one sheet pan: The cauliflower rice, grilled veggies, and spiced shrimp. Toss everything into a bowl with a drizzle of ranch dressing and a squeeze of lime. Get the recipe for one-pan shrimp fajita bowl here.
22. Spicy Hoisin Turkey and Broccoli Stir Fry
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Not only does ground turkey cook quickly for a fuss-free lunch, but it's also super budget-friendly. Get the recipe for spicy hoisin turkey and broccoli stir fry here.
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Bet you didn't realize you could turn packaged ramen noodles into a filling salad. Just add veggies and leftover, shredded chicken. Get the recipe for chopped ramen salad with chicken here.
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More likely than not you have a can or white beans in your pantry. Put them to good use by serving on top of crusty toast with some balsamic blistered tomatoes. Get the recipe for garlic toast with balsamic tomatoes and white beans here.
