Guest guest Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Salads are my daily choice or soups and always lots of variety in ingredients:) also two fruit to snack on and a vegetable snack like carrots or broccoli. Monday, August 11, 2008 5:17:43 pm " Melissa " <mapalicka packed lunch ideas? It's time to pack my lunch again, we don't have kids and my husband takes the same lunch every day, but I'm looking for ideas. Those of you that pack a lunch-what are your favorites? thanks, melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 It's time to pack my lunch again, we don't have kids and my husband takes the same lunch every day, but I'm looking for ideas. Those of you that pack a lunch-what are your favorites? thanks, melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Last week I had hummus bowls - a layer of greens from the garden tossed with balsamic vinegar, a big blob of hummus, 1/2 a med zucchini, sliced, and assorted deli olives and pepperoncinis. Oh, and some hot & spicy pickled string beans - Mucho thanks to whomever posted that recipe - the beans were great! Next week I'm having fajita bowls - a layer of greens tossed with hot sauce, maybe some mexican rice, fajita mix incl onions, peppers & portis, topped w salsa & maybe some cheese. Another fave lunch is an asian bowl - a layer of greens, baked brown rice, 2 or 3 slices of baked tofu and sometimes some stir-fried veggies. And I have various Green Grain Bean bowls which are any green with any grain and any bean with whatever veggies or spices I'm in the mood for/have on hand. I pack my lunches for the whole week on the weekend so all I have to do in the morning is grab one, stuff it in my bag and stagger to the ferry so I can go back to sleep for an hour. Also there are some great ideas in the Sandwich Folder. Peace, Diane , " Melissa " <mapalicka wrote: > > It's time to pack my lunch again, we don't have kids and my husband takes the same lunch > every day, but I'm looking for ideas. Those of you that pack a lunch-what are your favorites? > thanks, > melissa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 , " Melissa " <mapalicka wrote: > > It's time to pack my lunch again, we don't have kids and my husband takes the same lunch > every day, but I'm looking for ideas. Those of you that pack a lunch-what are your favorites? > thanks, > melissa > Melissa, here's my favorite sandwich and it freezes well. I make up about 10 or 11 sandwiches and freeze them individually. In the morning just grab one and go. It will be defrosted by lunch time. Tofu Salad Sandwiches 6 Tbs. plai low-fat yogurt 6 Tbs. mayonaise t tsp. Bragg's or soy sauce 2 tsp. prepared mustard 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. celery powder 1/8 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. honey or agave 14-oz. firm tofu, drained and mashed (2 cups) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts In a mixing bowl combine yogurt, mayo, Braggs, mustard honey and seasonings. Stir in tofu, cheese and nuts. Spread between 2 slices of whole wheat bread, place in ziplock baggies, label and freeze. After defrosting, or if eating fresh, I like to add lettuce and/or tomato slices. Enjoy! Deb in Idaho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I make LOTS of wraps. Whole foods carries a sprouted Ezekial tortilla - I sometimes use organic flatbreads too. I slather them with homeade hummus then load them with sprouts, shredded carrots, shopped celery, chopped raw cashews, lettuce, lentils, chopped tomatoes, feta cheese - basically anything you like! I roll them up then slice them with a very sharp knife and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and chill them in the fridge. Makes a great lunch! - T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 That sandwich sounds wonderful.. What a great combination of ingredients. I'll have to try that, Tony. Judy - tony sears Monday, August 11, 2008 11:03 PM Re: packed lunch ideas? I make LOTS of wraps. Whole foods carries a sprouted Ezekial tortilla - I sometimes use organic flatbreads too. I slather them with homeade hummus then load them with sprouts, shredded carrots, shopped celery, chopped raw cashews, lettuce, lentils, chopped tomatoes, feta cheese - basically anything you like! I roll them up then slice them with a very sharp knife and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and chill them in the fridge. Makes a great lunch! - T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 This sounds like a great idea, it should also work for long flights and car rides (and day hikes). Thanks for sharing this idea Tony. Do you usually heat up the tortilla a little so it is flexible and you can roll it? I was thinking about using the wheat/corn tortillas from Trader Joe's. Roseta , " tony sears " <tonysears wrote: > > I make LOTS of wraps. > Whole foods carries a sprouted Ezekial tortilla - I sometimes use organic flatbreads too. I > slather them with homeade hummus then load them with sprouts, shredded carrots, shopped > celery, chopped raw cashews, lettuce, lentils, chopped tomatoes, feta cheese - basically > anything you like! I roll them up then slice them with a very sharp knife and wrap them > tightly in plastic wrap and chill them in the fridge. Makes a great lunch! > - T > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Hi Melissa-- I'm a few days late on this.. but I've been looking into bento boxes as a great, easy way to pack lunch. (A lot of the boxes I've been looking at are kind of like tupperware, but more versatile!) I've found lots of neat things from http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/ Since the recipes are vegan, they're very applicable.. but another favorite resource is http://lunchinabox.net --she shows quick lunches for her whole family--and considers vegetarians (though not all lunches are vegetarians)--lots of links & tips on how to quickly pack a great lunch. I'm looking forward to packing hummus & sprout sandwiches with a side of carrots with dip (bleu cheese + balsamic vinegrette) & Annie's cheddar bunnies! =) ashley , " Melissa " <mapalicka wrote: > > It's time to pack my lunch again, we don't have kids and my husband takes the same lunch > every day, but I'm looking for ideas. Those of you that pack a lunch-what are your favorites? > thanks, > melissa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Thank you for these links. Nikita , " ashleyandpancake " <ashleyandpancake wrote: > > Hi Melissa-- > I'm a few days late on this.. but I've been looking into bento boxes > as a great, easy way to pack lunch. (A lot of the boxes I've been > looking at are kind of like tupperware, but more versatile!) > > I've found lots of neat things from > http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/ > Since the recipes are vegan, they're very applicable.. > but another favorite resource is http://lunchinabox.net --she shows > quick lunches for her whole family--and considers vegetarians (though > not all lunches are vegetarians)--lots of links & tips on how to > quickly pack a great lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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