29 Easy and Delicious Desk Lunches

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29 Easy and Delicious Desk Lunches2/29 Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 12 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl! It is short on ingredients but packs in so much flavor. For a hand-held version, leave out the rice and tuck the rest of the ingredients into a pita pocket. —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 433 calories, 25g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg

cholesterol, 1355mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein

cholesterol, 1355mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. 3/29 BLT Turkey Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This variation of a BLT salad goes great with a side of garlic bread or garlic toast—it will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. &mdash,Sherry Conley, Noel, Nova Scotia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 294 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 4/29 Hummus & Veggie Wrap-Up 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hummus &

Everyone at work wants to know how to make it

Veggie Wrap-Up Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had a vegan wrap that was similar to this once when I stopped at a diner while on a long and arduous walk. I enjoyed it so much that I modified it to my own taste and now have it for lunch on a regular basis. Everyone at work wants to know how to make it. —Michael Steffens, Indianapolis, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 235 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate

(4g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein

(4g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 5/29 Cucumber Salad Boats Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Scoop out the seeds and fill fresh cucumbers with your favorite salad for a crunchy and refreshing light lunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 6/29 Tabbouleh 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tabbouleh is a classic Middle Eastern salad. The fresh veggies and mint leaves make

it light and refreshing on a hot day

it light and refreshing on a hot day. —Michael & Mathil Chebat, Lake Ridge, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 100 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 7/29 Curried Egg Salad 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ABBEY LITTLEJOHN FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A curry kick gives this egg salad big appeal. We love it when the weather gets warm. —Joyce McDowell, West Union, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich:

These muffin tamales have all of the flavor of tamales without the fuss

273 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 188mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 8/29 Muffin-Tin Tamale Cakes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We needed snack inspiration beyond peanut butter and jelly. These muffin tamales have all of the flavor of tamales without the fuss. Pair with skewered fruit. —Suzanne Clark, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 137 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1

This salad has been a family favorite for a while!

lean meat. 9/29 Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings (1 cup dressing) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad has been a family favorite for a while! I love to bring this to parties or simply eat as a wonderful lunch or side dish. —Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups with about 2 tablespoons dressing: 280 calories, 24g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 10/29 Garden Chickpea Salad 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste

If you like, add sliced, cooked chicken or lamb

of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a summer dish with a difference? Combine colorful crunchy veggies with soft feta cheese and good-for-you garbanzos. If you like, add sliced, cooked chicken or lamb. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 492 calories, 38g fat (6g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 12g protein. 11/29 Fruity Peanut Butter Pitas 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids ask for

these pita sandwiches all the time

these pita sandwiches all the time. They haven’t noticed that as good as the pitas taste, they’re good for them too.—Kim Holmes, Emerald Park, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 1 pita half: 324 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 lean meat. 12/29 Blueberry Chicken Salad 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Chicken Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On weekday mornings, I whip up this fun

chicken and blueberry combination in minutes to take for lunch

chicken and blueberry combination in minutes to take for lunch. It also works as a nice light salad for a summer supper, and it’s a cinch to double it for a shower or potluck. —Kari Caven, Coeur d’Alene, ID Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 277 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 441mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit. 13/29 Speedy Hummus Pizza 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 slices Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What

started as an appetizer is now one of my favorite Mediterranean meals

started as an appetizer is now one of my favorite Mediterranean meals. I make sure I always have the ingredients, so I can whip it up in a hot minute. I like to use fresh tomatoes instead of sun-dried ones when they’re in season, and sometimes I throw in some chopped artichoke hearts, too. —Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland 14/29 Lunch Box Pizzas 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lunch Box Pizzas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you have these fun-to-make mini pizzas, it’s no challenge

finding lunch fare that the kids enjoy

finding lunch fare that the kids enjoy. Plus they pack nicely in sandwich bags and travel well, so there’s no mess. —Rhonda Cliett, Belton, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 94 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 15/29 Peanut Butter Granola Pinwheels 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 16 pinwheels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came across this easy and tasty snack while searching online for healthy munchies for kids. Great for after school, it’s really quick to make

and filling enough to hold the kids until dinner

and filling enough to hold the kids until dinner. To satisfy heftier appetites or to serve as a power lunch, cut each tortilla into fewer pieces or provide one per child. The recipe is easy to increase as needed. —Mary Haluch, Ludlow, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 60 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 16/29 Muffin-Tin Lasagnas 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Muffin-Tin Lasagnas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a super

Sweet potatoes and black beans roll

fun way to serve lasagna for make-ahead lunches, potlucks or other fun get-togethers. My daughter took some of these to work and by noon was emailing me for the recipe. —Sally Kilkenny, Granger, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2 mini lasagnas: 414 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 970mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 17/29 Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet potatoes and black beans roll

up together for a quesadilla that’s easy, fast, fun and delicious

up together for a quesadilla that’s easy, fast, fun and delicious. —Brittany Hubbard, St. Paul, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 quesadilla with 3 tablespoons salsa: 306 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 531mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein. 18/29 Turkey Ranch Wraps 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a cool idea that’s ready to gobble up in no time. It’s a terrific use for deli turkey. Just add lettuce, tomato, green pepper, shredded cheese and ranch dressing for a flavorful blend.

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