25 Nutritious and Delicious Cheap Lunch Ideas for Work

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When lunchtime rolls around, having a selection of healthy, flavorful, and satisfying meals can make all the difference. Whether you’re packing lunch for work, meal prepping for the week, or simply looking for fresh ideas, these recipes are here to inspire you.

Each dish is designed to be nutritious, easy to prepare, and packed with bold flavors to keep you energized throughout the day.

1. Chicken Caesar Lettuce Cups

Chicken Caesar Lettuce Cups

Upgrade your work lunch with these tasty Caesar salad lettuce cups. This Caesar salad recipe gets a healthy makeover, thanks to homemade dressing made with Greek yogurt.

2. Southwest Black-Bean Pasta Salad Bowls

Southwest Black-Bean Pasta Salad Bowls

3. Chopped Veggie Grain Bowls with Turmeric Dressing

veggie grain bowl in a glass to-go container

4. Chickpea “Chicken” Salad

Chickpea "Chicken" Salad

5. Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls

6. Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad

7. Chicken Tenders & Couscous Wrap with Fresh Herbs

Mediterranean Wrap

8. Tuna, White Bean & Dill Salad

9. Spicy Ramen Noodle Cup Soup Packs 16g Protein

step 2 in making the Spicy Ramen Cup of Noodles — Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

10. Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

a recipe photo of the Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce — Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

11. Freezer Bean & Cheese Burritos

12. Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowl

13. Chopped Cobb Salad

14. Edamame & Veggie Rice Bowl

15. Cucumber Salad, Hummus & Pita Bento Box Lunch

Cucumber Hummus Pita Bento Box Lunch — Ali Redmond

16. Black Bean-Avocado Torta

17. Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

18. Pizza Lettuce Wraps

lettuce wraps on plate

19. Tuna Salad Sandwich with Sweet Relish

20. Vegetarian Sushi Grain Bowl

21. Cold Noodle Salad

peanut noodles with veggies in a glass bowl

22. Chicken Salad-Stuffed Avocados

23. Clean-Eating Bento Box Lunch

24. Veggie Egg Salad

25. Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich

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