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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

... to ask for healthy packed lunch ideas?

13 replies

SisyphusHadItEasy · 01/06/2019 21:36

I am starting a new position on Monday and do not know how much time I will spend in the office, and how much in the field (engineering).

I am sure I would be able to buy something every day, but that is definitely not my preferred option.

I have been packing my DCs' lunches for the past 18 years, but am devoid of more interesting ideas for myself.

AIBU to pick your brains for some healthy ideas?

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ethelfleda · 01/06/2019 21:39

Smoked mackerel (you can get some nice, flavoured ones) cous cous and cherry tomatoes are my go to when I can’t be arsed to make anything.

ThisIsNotARealAvo · 01/06/2019 21:43

Noodles with soy sauce, ginger, edamame and sesame seeds is my go to when I don't have any leftovers. Sometimes add chicken or anything else that's in the fridge.

GreasedPiglet · 01/06/2019 21:46

Pitta bread and a mini pot of hummus
Homemade leftover pizza
Cous cous and roasted vegetables
Hard boiled egg

I've made myself hungry now 😄😋.

SisyphusHadItEasy · 01/06/2019 21:55

Sorry I made you hungry.

Those are all great ideas, thank you!

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Katxie · 01/06/2019 21:57

Wraps/pittas with some rice or salad are my go to.

palahvah · 01/06/2019 22:33

Roasted veg with couscous and chickpeas,

Roasted veg incl. Beetroot with pearl barley, rocket, walnut and goats cheese

Baked salmon with wild rice, peas (not cooked just defrosted), celery, cucumber and mint.

Beef teriyaki noodle salad

DoNotDisturbPlease · 01/06/2019 22:36

Urgh stop saying "go to" CRINGE

my healthy idea for you is a salad,prep it the night before throw al sorts of stuff in there but put the dressing in a separate pot so it doesn't go all soggy.

DoNotDisturbPlease · 01/06/2019 22:37

Smoked mackerel? I hope you don't share a lunch room with anyone else.

adaline · 01/06/2019 22:41

Leftover pasta/pasta salad.
Couscous with roasted veggies.
Salad.
Wraps with various fillings.
Veggie batons with dip.

Two2tango · 01/06/2019 22:43

Thermos of substantial soup with some hard boiled eggs in the side. This is my lunch every day, very satisfying.

WhiteRedRose · 01/06/2019 22:45

Pasta salad.
Soup or stews in a hot food container/flask.
Make really nice sandwiches 😍 like properly filled baguettes with lovely 'grown up' fillings (goats cheese and red pepper, off the bone ham salad etc)

Itwouldtakemuchmorethanthis · 01/06/2019 22:48

Buddha bowl in a mason jar....just looks sooooo good.

SisyphusHadItEasy · 01/06/2019 23:50

These are all amazing ideas. I have to do the shop tomorrow, and have edited it quite a bit.

Thanks so much!

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