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    05/26/2020

    9 Work-from-Home Lunch Ideas

    05/26/2020

    Struggling with work-from-home lunch ideas? Check out my 9 favorites below.

    As someone who works primarily from home, I consider myself lucky when it comes to lunchtime. Whereas in my former life, I would dutifully pack dinner leftovers into a container and eat them sadly at my desk – or worse, pay $14 for a perfectly average salad – these days, my midday meal looks a bit different.

    One of the many perks of working from home is the ability to take advantage of lunchtime and treat yourself a little.

    Whether it’s as simple as putting fresh herbs on reheated leftovers or stirring up a “special sauce” for a sandwich – or as fancy as making something entirely from scratch (…or sneaking in an episode of “Fleabag” while you eat [hey, I won’t tell if you don’t]) – it sure beats the heck out of sad desk lunch.

    Now that many of us are working from home, practical work-from-home lunch ideas have emerged as a whole new kitchen conundrum. So, I’ve compiled a few of my faves…

    2 vegetarian banh mi sandwiches with portobello mushrooms and pickled carrots on white plates with a wooden cutting board in the background

    Portobello Banh Mi with Quick-Pickled Carrots

    Cook the mushrooms and pickle the carrots in advance – assemble sandwiches between Zoom meetings.

    Total time: 5 minutes

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    Curried chickpea breakfast hash on a colorful vintage plate with soft-boiled eggs and sourdough toast

    Curried Chickpea Hash with 7-Minute Eggs

    Spicy, saucy chickpeas with red onion and canned tomatoes. Eat with brown rice or sourdough toast.

    Total time: 30 minutes

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    Work-from-home lunch ideas - Open-faced vegan BLT sandwich with tempeh bacon

    Tempeh ‘Bacon’ BLT’s with Spicy Mayo

    Cook the bacon in advance and tuck into sandwiches – along with lettuce, tomatoes, and spicy mayo – throughout the week.

    Total time: 5 minutes

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    Mashed Avocado and Butter Bean Toast

    Mashing your avocado with some beans takes avocado toast from snack to meal territory. Bonus points for sprouts and toasted seeds on top.

    Total time: 5 minutes

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    Smoky Tempeh Chili

    Like most chilis, this one gets even better with time. Make a big batch over the weekend and reheat throughout the week.

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    Soy-Maple Glazed Mushrooms

    These meaty mushrooms are a nod to Chinese takeout, but are way better for you.

    Total time: 20 minutes

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    Vegan tacos on a white plate next to a skillet with fajita veggies

    Fajita Veggie and Black Bean Tacos

    Here’s my formula: tortillas + guac + sautéed veggies + canned beans. Tacos are an excellent vehicle for vegetables that need using up.

    Total time: 30 minutes

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    Curried Chickpea Salad

    This salad keeps well in the fridge, so make a big batch and enjoy all week long.

    Total time: 5 minutes

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    Work-from-home lunch ideas - including veggie fried brown rice with tofu

    Vegetable Fried Brown Rice

    Cook a pot of rice over the weekend and transform it into fried rice for lunch – using whatever vegetables you have on hand.

    Total time: 20 minutes

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