RECIPES

The easiest recipes for lunch at the office or school

Packing a packed lunch, whether for work at the factory or office, for university or for an outing, is always a smart choice! In addition to saving money, it allows you to eat healthier and better when you can't go home.

Taking your home-prepared lunch with you offers several advantages. First of all, you have complete control over the choice of ingredients and portions, allowing you to follow a balanced diet. You can avoid unhealthy or fast food and opt for more nutritious and tasty dishes.

Moreover, preparing lunch at home saves you time during your lunch break. You don't have to look for a place to eat or wait in line to order food. You can simply open your lunch box and enjoy your meal at leisure.

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The easiest recipes for the perfect packed lunch
Packing a packed lunch, whether for work at the factory or office, for university or for an outing, is always a smart choice! In addition to saving money, it allows you to eat healthier and better when you can't go home. Taking your home-prepared lunch with you offers several advantages. First of all, you have complete control over the choice of ingredients and portions, allowing you to follow a balanced diet. You can avoid unhealthy or fast food and opt for more nutritious and tasty dishes. Moreover, preparing lunch at home saves you time during your lunch break. You don't have to look for a place to eat or wait in line to order food. You can simply open your lunch box and enjoy your meal at leisure.
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Salads
Salads are very quick to prepare and are very good for your body. Here are a few ideas for your perfect salad: potato and smoked salmon salad, salad with pears, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese, spelt salad with cherry tomatoes and rocket, cold chickpea and shrimp salad, cauliflower salad with boiled eggs and anchovies.
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Omelettes
Frittata is a dish of Italian origin whose main element is eggs, similar to the French omelette. You can compose your omelette to your liking, for a perfect lunch break the omelette with mixed vegetables is great. Pack mixed seasonal fruit or dried fruit for possible snacks and some wholemeal bread: you will have prepared a perfect and complete lunch box.
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Meatloaf or meatballs
You can prepare meatloaf and meatballs with either meat, vegetables or fish to your liking. Always combine these basic dishes with a side dish of vegetables of your choice, which can be a handful of cherry tomatoes and cucumbers, fennel and celery, or carrots or a handful of boiled vegetables.
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Savory pies
Savoury pie is a complete food that includes carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins depending on the ingredients you choose. You can make vegetarian pies such as the classic ricotta and spinach or meat pies with bacon, potatoes and cheese.
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Cold pasta
Cold pasta with tuna and black olives, or pasta salad, is a purely summery first course that is perfect for an outing or lunch at the beach, when you want to eat something fresh and light. Together with rice salad, they are the most popular summer dishes. The only caution you need to take is when cooking the pasta, which should remain al dente and not shake. For the rest, you can dress cold pasta in a variety of ways: with pesto, with prawns and courgettes, with salmon and cheese or with tuna and olives. For the type of pasta, choose short, whole-wheat or durum wheat pasta.
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Cold cuts sandwich, cheese vegetables
If you find yourself without time or ideas, you can fill your packed lunch with delicious sandwiches or sandwiches, preferably made with wholemeal bread that is rich in fibre and satiating. You have several options for stuffing your sandwiches. You can use lean sliced meats such as ham or turkey, combining them with fresh, crisp salad. Or you can opt for a tasty roast beef with a generous portion of vegetables. Another delicious choice is to stuff the sandwich with tuna and tomatoes, creating a tasty and light combination. If you prefer a meatless version, you can prepare an omelette and add vegetables such as courgettes or peppers for a vegetarian variation.
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