32 Easy Work Lunches You Can Pack In The Morning

Nothing says lunch quite like a crispy, cold BLT! This version also contains creamy avocado for a lovely texture contrast. Cook your bacon in advance, then assemble your sammies fresh on the day of each lunch. Just add a bag of chippies!

Recipe: BLTA Sandwich

Quiche is a protein-rich meal that's perfect for lunch. This recipe contains all sorts of add-ins to make it wholesome and hearty. 

Recipe: Cheddar And Chorizo Quiche

Egg salad is a wonderfully quick and inexpensive meal solution for breakfast through dinner. Prep yourself a large batch, then enjoy freshly assembled sammies every morning for a no-brainer lunch on the go.

Recipe: Grated Egg Salad

Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Pockets are a delicious and simple recipe featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy cheddar cheese baked inside a golden, flaky crust. These pockets are perfect for a quick meal or snack, delivering a comforting and savory flavor in every bite. 

Recipe: Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Pockets

The Meat Lover's Sandwich Roll is a hearty delight packed with layers of savory deli meats, melty Provolone cheese, and tangy peperoncini, all rolled into flattened bread and baked to golden perfection. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing or making ahead, it’s a must-try for meat enthusiasts.

Recipe: Meat Lover's Sandwich Roll

The 4-Flavor Sandwich Ring features four distinct sandwich combinations, each offering a unique mix of deli meats, cheeses, and condiments, all layered inside a golden French bread ring. Perfect for make-ahead lunches, it’s easy to prepare in advance, store, and slice as needed, offering a variety of flavors to keep meals exciting throughout the week.

Recipe: 4-Flavor Sandwich Ring

We love this flavorful mashed chickpea mixture on bread with our favorite sandwich fixings. It's also great over a bed of greens or served with crackers and veggies.

Recipe: Chickpea Salad Sandwich

These loaded turkey taco bowls are full of protein, vegetables, and flavor from taco seasoning and salsa. `Feel free to swap in your preferred ground meat or meatless alternative for the turkey!

Recipe: Turkey Taco Bowls

If you're looking for a veggie-based dish or a side to add to your lunch pail, this colorful dish combines tahini dressing and roasted cauliflower. Add roasted chickpeas for extra protein, and enjoy!

Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Salad

These delicious turkey wraps are rolled up with pesto, tomatoes, baby spinach, and Provolone cheese. Slice into pieces to show off the fillings and for easy eating.

Recipe: Pesto Turkey Pinwheels

We love how customizable this fried rice is. Throw in any veggies lingering in your crisper drawer to give them new life. 

Recipe: Veggie Fried Rice

What’s more comforting than a bowl of noodles with spicy and savory ground pork? With fragrant, flavorful sesame oil, scallions, and chile-garlic paste, this dish is a treat for all of the senses.

Recipe: Spicy Rice Noodles With Ground Pork And Scallions

Make a big batch of this hearty vegan stew at the beginning of the week. It reheats beautifully, and the flavors get better the longer it sits.

Recipe: Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew

Savor the flavors of summer with this easy recipe — we love it for weeknight dinners or backyard gatherings. It's also easy to pop in the microwave for a filling lunch. 

Recipe: BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake

Pack the tofu filling, lettuce cups, and crispy rice noodles separately, then warm the filling and assemble just before eating. If you're not a fan of tofu, ground chicken, turkey, or pork would taste great here, too!

Recipe: Tofu Lettuce Wraps With Mushrooms

These jars are quick to make and so fun to mix! Layered with delicious, filling ingredients, they're perfect to toss in your lunch bag.

Recipe: Southwestern Chicken And Rice

This all-in-one meal is easy to prep and pack for the week. As long as you keep the ratios the same, you can experiment with different veggies and noodle shapes to mix it up a bit.

Recipe: Garlic Chicken And Veggie Pasta

Wrap up tuna, avocado, and veggies in whole wheat tortillas for a filling and easy lunch. The "dressing" is mixed in with the tuna salad, and the lettuce keeps the tortillas from getting soggy.

Recipe: Crunchy Tuna Avocado Wraps

This only requires one pan and minimal prep — and store-bought pesto does all the heavy lifting. 

Recipe: Meal-Prep Pesto Chicken & Veggies

These may be dubbed "breakfast burritos," but they're delicious enough to devour any time of day. 

Recipe: Freezer Prep Breakfast Burritos

This vegetarian version is perfect for a Meatless Monday option. If you're not a mushroom fan, swap in tofu, soyrizo, or extra veggies. 

Recipe: Portobello Fajita Bowls

These simple rice sandwiches call for fresh shiso leaves, but you can leave them out or use your favorite herb instead.

Recipe: Onigirazu (Rice Sandwich)

Hold off on assembling these wraps until you're just about to eat. Otherwise, the lettuce may get soggy before lunch comes around.

Recipe: Hoisin Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This wholesome work lunch has everything you need in it: veggies, protein, and some brown rice to keep you energized until work is over. 

Recipe: Chicken Burrito Bowl

Load these cold sesame noodles up with chicken or shrimp to make this lunch even heartier. 

Recipe: Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables

A simple dipping sauce made with tahini and miso takes these veggie-loaded nori wraps from good to great. 

Recipe: Veggie Nori Wraps

This hearty quinoa salad is tossed in a homemade pesto made with fresh arugula to give it a pop of peppery flavor. 

Recipe: Pesto Quinoa With White Beans