No matter your age, your industry, your job title, your personality, or your income, there’s one thing that we can all agree on — it sucks to get hungry in the middle of the workday. When your stomach is screaming at you and the hanger starts to set in, all productivity goes out the window. And who has the time (or money) to go grab a balanced meal? NO ONE.
It’s a super common problem, and it seems that restaurants have not yet capitalized on the concept of making healthy, filling meals available on the go (for less than the price of an arm and a leg). Solution: MEAL PREP! We’ve rounded up ten of our favorite lunch-ready recipes — and they’re all perfect for making ahead of time. So spend a Sunday night prepping some food, then reap the benefits all week long. Your productivity will thank you (and so will your co-workers, considering how much happier you’ll be with a full stomach!).
1. Thai Peanut Quinoa Jar
Source: Refinery29
2. Nut-Free Pasta Salad
Source: Eazy Peazy Mealz
3. Pumpkin Tortilla Soup
Source: Love & Lemons
4. Vegan Chopped Salad with Spiced Chickpeas
Source: Simply Quinoa
5. Turkey Pinwheels
Source: Eazy Peazy Mealz
6. Spinach Hummus Lunch Wraps
Source: Love & Lemons
7. Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Brussel Sprouts
Source: Delish
8. Instant Pot Beef Stew
Source: Little Spice Jar
9. Black Bean Veggie Burger
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
10. Ginger Scallion Bowls
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
