Coming up with what to have for lunch is the most difficult meal decision I make! I need protein, but don’t want to fix something huge for the noon meal, nor do I want to prepare something that’s going to take much time. I try to keep it simple, but filling.
For that reason I try to always have cooked chicken breasts in the freezer. I put the prepared meat in small ziplock bags so I can thaw it quickly in the microwave. One day recently I pulled a bag of chicken out and said, “Lord, what can I make for lunch with this meat? (How awesome is it that we can pray about everything?) I then remembered that I had tostada shells in my pantry. Bingo! That would make a great, fast meal! Lunch was ready in 15 minutes!
I often struggle with what to fix for lunch!! It needs to be quick, but I also want it to have protein, and of course, I want it to be delicious!
If you get stuck on what to fix for lunch, I have a great “recipe” for you! Recently I found three simple things in my fridge and freezer that made for a scrumptious quesadilla!
It’s so easy to get into a rut at lunchtime! The choices get old – a sandwich, a cup of soup. or a hot dog. One day when I was searching for lunch ideas, I found this recipe for Asian Chicken Wraps on the Weight Watchers site and I realized that I pretty much always have these ingredients on hand. I buy a rotisserie chicken from Sam’s Club every couple of weeks and cut the meat off the bones and freeze it. Then when I want to make anything with chicken breasts or thighs, it’s so convenient.
The ingredients for these wraps are few – thigh meat chicken, celery, carrots and Hoisin sauce. Eating them on lettuce makes them lighter, and the crunchy lettuce is perfect! Talk about a quick, healthy lunch menu!
If the words, Tuna Sandwich make you think of a dry, boring lunch, I want to introduce you to this version that I began making recently.
This flavorful version of Tuna fish is full of crunchy goodness, but is also light on calories! It only requires a little mayo to help hold it together! The choice of bread is key, but the addition of the cheddar cheese and tomato slice help bump up this sandwich that gets as bad a rap as canned asparagus. Here’s the simple recipe we’ve been loving…
INGREDIENTS – Makes 2 sandwiches
1 packet of tuna (in water), drained
2 Tbl carrots, minced
2 Tbl minced celery
1 tbsp red onion, minced
1 tbsp light mayonnaise
1 tsp red wine vinegar
salt and pepper
Bread of your choice – I used a light bagel – You could also do this open-faced with only one slice of bread
2 slices 2% reduced fat cheddar or American cheese
2 slices tomato
Cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine tuna, celery, carrots, onion, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over low heat.
Spray skillet with oil, and place sandwich on top.
Top bread with cheese, then tuna salad and tomato. Cook on low heat until cheese melts and bread gets toasty.
Serve immediately.
You will not miss the normal heavy mayo in this sandwich. It’s perfect as is! Using a special bread like these bagels makes it taste really indulgent, so I would definitely check your Aldi for these! Toasting the sandwich makes it perfect for a fall or winter lunch!
Don’t settle for a plain tuna sandwich in the future! These simple ingredients will add the pizzazz your lunch time routine needs!
Need other lunch menu suggestions? Check here and here and here for other ideas!
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