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12 Healthy Grab-And-Go Lunches to Take to Work

March 13, 2025 by Amanda Tyler Leave a Comment

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Having a good lunch is the best way to have a good day, but it can be tiring to bring the same food to work every day. Or worse, to spend a lot of money on buying food because you didn’t bring your own.

These easy, healthy grab-and-go lunches are a great way to spice up your lunch routine. You make them in advance and then just grab them and go out the door in the morning!

These easy recipes are the perfect answer to those long work days and busy mornings.

Easy 30-Minute Philadelphia Roll Sushi Bowl

Easy 30-Minute Philadelphia Roll Sushi Bowl.

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This Philadelphia roll-in-a-bowl is basically deconstructed sushi! This Philadelphia sushi bowl is filled with tasty, easy-prep ingredients like smoked salmon, sprouts, pickled ginger, nori, sesame seeds, green onions, cucumber, and cream cheese for a bowl that’s as tasty as it is beautiful.

Get The Recipe: Easy 30-Minute Philadelphia Roll Sushi Bowl

Classic British Pork Pie

Classic British Pork Pie.

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The pork pie with hot water crust is a delicious English classic, and when it’s turned keto and gluten-free, it just gets even better. This handheld pie is traditionally eaten cold (except in Yorkshire), so it’s perfect for lunch boxes, picnics, and road trips! 

Get the Recipe: Classic British Pork Pie

Miso Sesame Dense Bean Salad

Miso Sesame Dense Bean Salad.

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This protein-packed Miso Sesame Dense Bean Salad is the ultimate vegan meal prep recipe for busy weekdays. Loaded with fiber-rich beans, crunchy purple cabbage, and edamame, this make-ahead salad stays fresh for days. The umami-rich miso dressing combines Asian-inspired flavors with healthy plant-based ingredients for a nutritious lunch or dinner. 

Get the Recipe: Miso Sesame Dense Bean Salad

Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe

Easy Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe.
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This simple Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wrap, which has spicy buffalo chicken and creamy Caesar-dressed romaine lettuce in a soft tortilla, is just so yummy.It’s perfect for a quick packed lunch or dinner, offering both satisfaction and flavor!

Get the Recipe: Easy Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe

Asian Pasta Salad With Sesame Ginger Dressing

Asian Pasta Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing.
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The Asian Pasta Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing is a healthy, light, and delicious recipe. It can be prepared quickly in under 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for lunch. 

Get the Recipe: Asian Pasta Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Meal Prep

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Meal Prep.
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Spice up your lunch game with a fresh instant pot salsa chicken meal prep recipe – your new go-to for a weekly protein fix! Add this simple, flavorful dish to your regular meal rotation.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Meal Prep

Vegan BLT Tempeh Sandwich

Vegan BLT Tempeh Sandwich.
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If you like the crunch of a sandwich with a smoky essence and the creamy, nutty flavor of avocado, then the delectable Vegan Tempeh BLT Sandwich will surely be a treat.

Get the Recipe: Vegan BLT Tempeh Sandwich

Frittata Cavolo

Frittata Cavolo.
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Delicious on its own and amazing with a slice of Danish rye bread, the Frittata Cavolo is the perfect food to take for lunch!

Get the Recipe: Frittata Cavolo

Vegan Wraps With Instant Pot Curried Chickpea Filling

Best Vegan Wraps (and glutenfree) with Instant pot Curried chickpeas filling.

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These Vegan Wraps with curried chickpeas are the best you can make things you already have in your pantry. These are kid-approved, and they will love to see this in their lunch box; you can take them to the office as well!

Get the Recipe: Vegan Wraps W

Spicy Tuna Hand Rolls

Spicy Tuna Hand Rolls.

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Sushi is a great lunch, and it’s super healthy and yummy. Making temaki is definitely an acquired skill, but you don’t need to be a tuna temaki master: as lumpy as your rolls might turn out to be, they will be delightfully tasty and definitely worth making.

Get The Recipe: Spicy Tuna Hand Rolls

Cooked Salmon Poke Bowl With Easy Sauce

Cooked Salmon Poke Bowl With Easy Sauce.

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This is a delicious twist on a traditional poke bowl. This cooked salmon poke bowl features perfectly pan-seared salmon cubes glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce paired with fresh veggies and creamy avocado.

Get the Recipe: Cooked Salmon Poke Bowl With Easy Sauce

Best Easy Steak Bowl With Potato

Best Easy Steak Bowl With Potato.

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Make this fantastic Steak Bowl recipe for a hearty and filling meal any time! The tender steak pairs with peppery arugula and rich, creamy cheese for a satisfying result.

Get the Recipe: Best Easy Steak Bowl With Potato

 

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