School and work lunchbox ideas from Krazy Kiwi Kookbox!
1. Quinoa and Veggie Power Bowls
Ingredients:
- Cooked quinoa
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Avocado
- Chickpeas
- Feta cheese
- Lemon vinaigrette
Instructions:
- Prepare a batch of cooked quinoa.
- In a lunch container, add a base of quinoa.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado slices, and chickpeas.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette.
2. Chicken and Avocado Wraps
Ingredients:
- Whole grain tortillas
- Cooked chicken breast (sliced or shredded)
- Avocado
- Mixed greens
- Hummus
- Cherry tomatoes
Instructions:
- Spread hummus over the tortilla.
- Layer with mixed greens, chicken, avocado slices, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Roll up tightly and wrap in parchment paper or foil.
3. Greek Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients:
- Greek yogurt
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Granola
- Honey
- Chia seeds
Instructions:
- Layer Greek yogurt in a container.
- Top with a mix of fresh berries.
- Sprinkle with granola and chia seeds.
- Drizzle with honey just before eating.
4. Veggie and Hummus Pita Pockets
Ingredients:
- Whole grain pita bread
- Hummus
- Carrot sticks
- Cucumber slices
- Bell pepper strips
- Spinach leaves
Instructions:
- Cut the pita bread in half and open the pockets.
- Spread hummus inside each pocket.
- Fill with carrot sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and spinach leaves.
5. Brown Rice Sushi Bowls
Ingredients:
- Cooked brown rice
- Cucumber
- Carrots
- Avocado
- Nori sheets (cut into small pieces)
- Soy sauce or tamari
- Sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Add a base of cooked brown rice to a lunch container.
- Top with cucumber sticks, carrot ribbons, avocado slices, and small pieces of nori.
- Drizzle with soy sauce or tamari and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
6. Chickpea Salad
Ingredients:
- Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Cucumber
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Combine chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and cucumber in a bowl.
- Add chopped fresh parsley.
- Dress with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and pack in a lunch container.
- These lunchbox ideas are not only healthy and filling but also quick to prepare, making them perfect for busy work or school days.
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