Pasta Lunch Bowl With Chickpeas, Tomatoes and Asparagus
Don't knock pasta salad — it holds up well and it can be very satisfying. This version is nothing like your aunt's potluck version, as it doesn't contain any mayo. (No offense to her.) It's fortified with chickpeas, asparagus and soy sauce-roasted tofu, then drizzled with tahini and lemon juice dressing.
Recipe and image via @fitomatoes
Caprese Chicken Salad Lunch Bowl
Why wait until dinner to have caprese chicken? Turn it into an easy lunch bowl with quinoa. Add the dressing and basil come lunchtime and you'll be transported from your office cubicle to Capri.
Recipe and image via @denise_sweetpeasandsaffron
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes, Broccoli, Asparagus, Red Pepper and Smashed Avocado Lunch Bowl
This scrumptious lunch bowl is miles from the prepackaged carrots and dip we sometimes grab for lunch. For one thing, there are no carrots. Instead, we have roasted sweet potatoes with asparagus, broccoli and lettuce. The dip is smashed avocado with basil.
Recipe and image via @healthylivingjames
"Everything in the Fridge" Lunch Bowl
There are a few things to remember with lunch bowls: 1. Choose different flavors, textures and colors. 2. Don't get hung up on a recipe if you don't have the exact ingredients. Make it work with whatever is in the fridge. 3. Having a grain and/or legume with different vegetables and salad leaves is a good balance to remember. If you want to copy something, try this red quinoa, spelt, cucumber, tomato, grilled halloumi, pomegranate and roasted chickpeas lunch bowl.
Recipe and image via @lovedbylouisa
Mediterranean Rice Lunch Bowl
It's mezze in a handy take-to-work bowl. As much as we'd like to go to the Mediterranean restaurant around the corner every single workday, it's not possible. This rice bowl is just as delicious but won't drain your bank balance as quickly. Make it with grilled chicken, falafel, or both. We won't judge.
Recipe and image via @ohsoglamblog
