1/2 hour lunch... any ideas?!
1/2 hour lunch... any ideas?
I have a half hour lunch. Does anyone have any ideas on some inexpensive and easy things to pack?
Answers:
This is a easy way to eat lunch on a time crunch without it getting boring or too expensive. (no micro needed)
Homemade Deli Sandwiches
Pick enough ingredients of choice to last you a week.
breads: (wheat, rye, pumpernickel, 7 grain, buttermilk ,etc.) Keep in fridge to extend shelf life.
meats: (smoked turkey, pastrami, honey ham, corned beef, roast beet, etc.)
cheese:( Munster, provolone, American cheddar, pepper jack,Swiss) etc.
With choices of mixed greens, alfalfa, tomatoes, onions, etc.
Condiments: ( spicy mustard's, Dijon, mayo, special spread, etc.)
Sides:
fresh veggies (cucumbers, carrots, celery, etc)
Fresh fruit:( apples, oranges, pears,peaches, cantelope, watermelon, etc.)
waters, teas, sodas for drinks.
Throw in a bag of trail mix , raisins, or nuts in case you get the munchies.
Prepare your lunch the night before. Make sure you add everything to sandwhich for the exception of tomato, it will make sandwich soggy, so wrap it separately. Wrap sandwich in wax paper, will keep it fresh. Place fruits and veggies in Tupperware containers and place all items in a insulated lunch bag.
This menu is really cool because you can change up the menu daily , items are healthy (no preservatives or excess salts), and light but satisfying.
try making sandwhiches and fruit or yogurt or you can try frozen dinners that you put in the microwave it only takes about 5 minutes to heat up
A 6 pack of beer,
a thermos full of soup and some crackers.
a sandwich and some chips.
some pasta salad
fruit and cereal
a salad
cold chicken
anything that's leftover from dinner are very nice for lunch the next day.
I make grain, pasta, or bean salads, and pack single servings in those inexpensive "glad-ware" containers. That, some cheese cubes (if there's no cheese in the salad) and an apple. If you want something salty, a small bag of chips. Works for me.
Oscar Mayer just came out with those hot sandwiches and I have try the turkey and cheese and Ham and Swiss cheese they are delicious you and the came with mayonnaise and mustard and they are perfect for a quick nice Lunch, just grab a soda or juice from a vending machine and you good to go.
I think that the best thing is salads and fresh fruit. This way you don't have to waste time waiting for food to heat up in the microwave.
Grab some ham and cheese croissants, sausage rolls or Cornish pasties from a bake shop. Freeze them. You can grab one in the morning very quickly and they will thaw during the morning. Take along with them a piece of fruit and some slices of cheese.
A roll or bagel along with a salad works well.
If a microwave oven is handy, frozen pasta dinners are inexpensive, and often sufficient.
I worked a 10 hour day in hard physical labour but at night I would make a meal for 2 1/2 people and at lunchtime nuke the leftovers at work