In today’s fast-paced world, lunch breaks can be a bit of a hassle. It seems every time you get to lunchtime; you’re either busy or too tired to make lunch for yourself. But lunch doesn’t have to be a hassle – with a few short and simple steps; it’s easy to make lunch in under 30 minutes. Impress your family and know how to cook a perfect baked salmon fillet for lunch.
Fish dishes are great for lunch. They’re quick, easy to make, and are perfect for lunch on the go or lunch with colleagues because they can be eaten hot or cold.
Here are more great lunch ideas that take less than half an hour
Try making this healthy lunch the next time you rush out the door to work:
Serves 1
Preparation time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
You will need…
- 1 small chicken breast (skin and bones removed), cut into strips,
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice, cooked according to the package,
- 4 tablespoons BBQ sauce,
- 2 cups chopped vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, cucumbers).
Get started. Cook chicken strips in a pan until golden brown or if you’re really rushed for time, you can just buy lunch meat from the supermarket deli counter. Place cooked chicken onto a plate and add vegetables on top. Now drizzle over your BBQ sauce and eat immediately! This lunch is low in calories, so it’s great if you want to stay fit this summer before we all go back to school or go back to work after our holidays!
Beef makes a great lunch, but cooking beef can be a hassle because it takes time, and you’re rushed for lunch by the time it’s ready.
But if you’re looking for a quick lunch, try these beef recipes:
Serves 1
Preparation time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 20-25 mins
You will need…
- 1 small steak (about 8oz),
- 2 cups potatoes, diced and boiled,
- 3 tablespoons olive oil,
- salt and pepper to taste.
Get started Chop potato into cubes and boil until tender. Heat a pan on medium heat with some olive oil in it. Add steak to the pan and cook both sides until golden brown – usually about 4 minutes on each side, depending on how thick your steaks are. Serve by placing some of the boiled potatoes onto a plate, adding cooked steak on top, and drizzling with any remaining oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
This lunch is perfect for lunch-on-the-go because it can be eaten cold but also tastes great when eaten warm!
Or another lunch that’s quick and tasty:
Serves 1
Preparation time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins
You will need…
- 100g beef mince,
- 1 cup breadcrumbs,
- olive oil,
- salt and pepper.
Get started. Chop bread into small crumbs using a food processor – just pulse the bread until it looks like crumbs. Place some of your mincemeat on a plate, add breadcrumbs on top, salt, and taste. Heat up some olive oil in a frying pan and add the mince/breadcrumb mix. Fry for about 5 minutes or until browned, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and serve! This lunch is great if you don’t have much time to prepare lunch because it’s quick to make but also tastes great when cold too!
This lunch does not take long at all. It can be eaten both cold or hot, so it’s the perfect lunch-on-the-go lunch that won’t let you down.
The ones among us that like to do a grilled cheese sandwich, try out this variation of that classic lunch snack:
Serves 1
Preparation time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 20-25 mins
You will need…
- 2 thick slices of bread,
- 1 cup grated cheese – any type,
- 1 tomato, sliced,
- olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Get started. Toast bread either in a toaster or pop it under the grill if you have one. Spread grated cheese over each slice of toast. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit or until crispy on top. Slice tomatoes thinly and place onto plates with the cheesy toast. Drizzle over any remaining oil from the pan after cooking steak earlier, then sprinkle with salt and pepper before serving.
Add some spice: The next time you feel that you need some extra zing in your lunch repertoire, why not add some jalapeno or chili sauce? It just gives you that extra bit of feel good chemicals.
Enjoy!
So, these are some lunch recipes you can try next time you’re rushing around at lunchtime. With these tips and recipes, you won’t need to rely on shop-bought sandwiches anymore, so enjoy making perfect lunches every day!