Lunchbox foods: 4 recipes

Lunchbox foods are a complicated subject. Many people say they don't have time to organize it and, therefore, leave their meals at the mercy of apps or punctual deliveries.

Therefore, to discover some simple, quick and healthy recipes for you to make and take into your daily life at work, continue reading until the end.

How to make lunchbox food?

Firstly, it is important that you see making your lunch box as an essential factor in your day. Therefore, as an act of eating and not just eating, where you just ingest something without worrying about its quality or need.

You may think that you don't have time for this, however, there are many lunchbox foods that fulfill the function of nutrition, not just to satisfy hunger. 

This is important, especially when you spend all day outside and need energy to fulfill the demands of your day in a healthy way.

Furthermore, a healthy and balanced diet not only has an abundance of vegetables, it is possible to give your diet the attention it deserves by following different paths with the right lunch boxes.

lunchbox food recipes

Taking your lunch box to work is a daily task that can often be a hassle in terms of schedules and time.

However, planning and balance are necessary when putting together lunch boxes for the week: you will need to set aside a day to cook and prepare your containers with the week's food. 

Therefore, this list below will serve as a guide for you. A starting point for building a richer and healthier diet even during and in the work environment.

1. Parmigiana chicken fillet
2. Cauliflower Filled
3. Pan Meat With Potato
4. American salad

Furthermore, on this list you will find some varied options that take flavor into account, as well as ease and the need for healthier and more balanced dishes.

Parmigiana chicken fillet

Chicken Parmesan Fillet is a recipe of Italian origin that consists of breaded and fried chicken fillets, covered with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese gratin. Therefore, it is a delicious and easy-to-prepare option for a special lunch or dinner.

Ingredients for your lunchbox: 

• 1/2 kg of chicken fillet
• 1 clove of minced garlic
• lemon juice, fine herbs and salt to taste
• frying oil
• Breading:
• 2 eggs beaten with 1 pinch of salt
• 2 cups (tea) of breadcrumbs

Sauce:

• 1 finely chopped onion
• 2 chopped ripe tomatoes
• 1 box of ready-made tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup of water
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablet of chicken broth
• basil or oregano to taste

Finish:

• 250 g sliced mozzarella

Method of preparation:

Start by seasoning the chicken fillet with garlic, lemon juice, fine herbs and salt to taste. However, leave it in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Now, with that time elapsed, dip in the beaten eggs and breadcrumbs. Then fry in not too hot oil, remove and leave on absorbent paper. 

The next step is the sauce, however, it's not very complicated. Brown the onion in olive oil, add the chopped tomatoes, the ready-made sauce, water and chicken broth. Let it simmer a little, turn it off and add the basil or oregano.

Place the fillets in an ovenproof dish, cover with sliced mozzarella. Finally, drizzle with the sauce and place in a very hot oven, just to melt the mozzarella. Once this is done, simply remove and serve.

Cauliflower Filled

Stuffed cauliflower is a healthy, vegetarian recipe that consists of cooked cauliflower, stuffed with a tasty mix of ingredients, usually cheese, herbs and seasonings. Therefore, it is a delicious option for those looking for a lighter and more nutritious meal.

The ingredients:

• 1 medium cauliflower
• 1 cup of cream cheese
• 200 g ham (coarsely grated)
• 200 g mozzarella (coarsely grated)
• Mayonnaise (enough to coat the cauliflower)
• 100 g grated parmesan cheese

The preparation method is very easy to follow. Start by cooking the cauliflower with enough water to cover, with salt and a few drops of vinegar or lemon, for about 20 minutes, or until the stem is al dente.

Therefore, after that, wait until it is warm and then gently open the curls and fill them with the mixture: cottage cheese, ham and mozzarella. Then, using a brush, apply the mayonnaise and cover with grated cheese.

To finish, bake in a medium oven until browned for half an hour. When it's ready, remove it. And that's it, your lunchbox is ready.

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Pan Meat With Potato

Potato meat with potatoes is a delicious and comforting dish that is very popular in Brazilian cuisine. Therefore, this recipe consists of pieces of meat cooked slowly in a pan with onion, garlic, tomato and seasonings, and accompanied by potatoes.

The ingredients are:

• 1 kg chuck meat, cut into large cubes
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 2 tablespoons granulated onion
• 2 cubes of natural broth
• paprika to taste
• dehydrated green scent to taste
• water until it covers the meat
• 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in half

This lunchbox food is very easy to prepare, just follow the following steps:

Start by putting oil and onion in a pressure cooker. Leave it until it is golden brown. Add the meat cut into medium cubes, let it brown for 15 minutes. Then add the 2 cubes of natural stock and paprika to taste.

However, now you must add water until the meat is covered, not exceeding its height. Leave the meat under pressure for 25 minutes. After this time, release the pressure and add the potatoes and green chilli.

To finish, place the pressure cooker for about 5 minutes until it starts beeping, then turn it off. Let it cool and that's it.

American salad

The American salad, also known as Caesar salad, is a classic American salad that is enjoyed around the world. It's a green leaf salad with creamy dressing, croutons and grated parmesan cheese. Therefore, it is a delicious and healthy option for those who want a light and nutritious meal.

The ingredients are:

• 1/2 pineapple cut into medium cubes
• 1 can of corn
• 1 can of peas
• 200 g cooked and shredded chicken breast
• 1 Japanese cucumber cut into strips
• 1 grated carrot (coarsely grated)
• 100 g crisp lettuce cut into strips
• seasonings to taste
• 5 cherry tomatoes
• 2 boiled eggs cut into 4 parts
• green scent to taste

Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons of garlic sauce
• 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of ketchup

How to prepare your American salad, for your lunch box meal of the day:

Start by making the sauce. So, first, mix all the ingredients and set aside. Then, in a cambuca, place all the ingredients for the smaller salad, just the egg and cherry tomatoes.

Therefore, to finish, mix everything and add the sauce, distributing the salad portions with the egg and cherry tomatoes decorating each portion.

Conclusion

In short, lunchbox foods can be easy, quick, healthy options and still simple to make. The flavor often comes from interesting combinations and you have many options with few combinations.

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