Healthy lunch ideas to boost your energy at work
As the workplace buzz increases in the new year, maintaining a healthy diet during these busy times is paramount for sustaining energy and focus.
To help you navigate lunch hours without derailing your wellness goals, the team at Krazy Kiwi Kook Box has shared some delectable and nutritious lunch ideas that are as enjoyable as they are good for you.
Quinoa and veggie power bowls
Ingredients
Cooked quinoa
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumbers
Avocado
Chickpeas
Feta cheese
Lemon vinaigrette
Method
Prepare a batch of cooked quinoa.
In a lunch container, add a quinoa base.
Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado slices, and chickpeas.
Sprinkle with feta cheese and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette.
Chicken and avocado wraps
Ingredients
Whole grain tortillas
Cooked chicken breast (sliced or shredded)
Avocado
Mixed greens
Hummus
Cherry tomatoes
Method
Spread hummus over the tortilla.
Layer with mixed greens, chicken, avocado slices, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Roll tightly and wrap in parchment paper or foil.
Greek yoghurt parfait
Ingredients
Greek yoghurt
Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Granola
Honey
Chia seeds
Method
Layer Greek yoghurt in a container.
Top with a mix of fresh berries.
Sprinkle it with granola and chia seeds.
Drizzle with honey just before eating.
Veggie and hummus pita pockets
Ingredients
Whole grain pita bread
Hummus
Carrot sticks
Cucumber slices
Bell pepper strips
Spinach leaves
Method
Cut the pita bread in half and open the pockets.
Spread hummus inside each pocket.
Fill with carrot sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips and spinach leaves.
Brown rice sushi bowls
Ingredients
Cooked brown rice
Cucumber
Carrots
Avocado
Nori sheets (cut into small pieces)
Soy sauce or tamari
Sesame seeds
Method
Add a base of cooked brown rice to a lunch container.
Top with cucumber sticks, carrot ribbons, avocado slices and small pieces of nori.
Drizzle with soy sauce or tamari and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Chickpea salad
Ingredients
Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
Cherry tomatoes
Red onion
Cucumber
Fresh parsley
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Method
Combine chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion and cucumber in a bowl.
Add chopped fresh parsley.
Dress with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Mix well and pack in a lunch container.