Healthy Back To Work Lunchtime Meals

With lockdown restrictions easing in the UK, many of us are one step closer to being back in work and thankfully one step closer away from raiding the fridge every 10 minutes while we WFH. If your diet hasn’t been as good as you’ve wanted it to be over lockdown, don’t worry boo, we are all on the same page. Why not use going back to work as a clean slate to plan some healthy n’ delicious meals for your lunchtime break? Eating a balanced and nutritional meal can really boost your energy and productivity levels, helpin’ you to stay motivated and focused during the 9-5.

Take a peek at our fave’ healthy n’ easy lunchtime meals for headin’ back to work.

I mean, who isn’t obsessed with both halloumi and avo? Fresh, healthy and delish’, we are lovin’ an avocado and halloumi wrap at the moment. This lunchtime treat is light on your stomach but also fills you up, which means you won’t get the desire to snack on those crisps in your drawer throughout the day. Fill your body up with some veggie goodness and feel like a health queen.

What you’ll need

Lettuce

Tomatoes

1 sliced Avocado

Sliced Halloumi Pieces (grilled or fried)

Cucumber

Chickpeas

Olive Oil

Balsamic Vinegar

This spicy dish is the perfect Sunday night batch cooking choice, and can be frozen to have for your lunch at work during the week. Packed full of flavour and texture, we are obsessed with a vegetarian chickpea & spinach curry right now. You can eat this tasty dish on it’s own, or if you wanna go for something a lil’ more filling, then add some basmati rice and naan bread. When it comes to work lunches, you’ll have everyone in the office talkin’ about your skills in the kitchen, babe. Domestic Goddess? Check!

What you’ll need

1 onion

2 cloves of garlic

1 tin of chickpeas

1 tin of chopped tomatoes

Handful of baby spinach

1 vegetable stock cube

Cumin Seeds

Paprika

Garam Masala

Curry Paste

Coriander

Pepper

A quick weekday lunch that is also tasty AF, aubergine and pesto pasta really is the one, boo. If you’ve got plans after work but wanna make sure you don’t get hungry, then this is deffo’ the perfect meal to tie you over during the day. What better way to catch-up with your work pals after a 3+ month hiatus than over a bangin’ meal, girl?

What you’ll need

1 Aubergine

Penne Pasta

Pesto

15 Cherry tomatoes, halved

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Cayenne pepper

3-4 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

Pepper

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