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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We understand that there are many aspects that encompass a Mother, Father or Child and strive toward providing resources and services that accommodates
this.
Our content is aimed to inform and educate families on issues starting from
pregnancy through to the challenges of the teen-age years.
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