12 Quick 10-Minute Lunches for People Who Hate Cooking
A great lunch shouldn’t require spending your entire break cooking over a hot stove. These 12 quick recipes come together in just 10 minutes, making them perfect for busy workdays or lazy weekends. Whether you need something packable for the office, a fresh mid-day salad, or a warm, comforting sandwich, these meals prove that you don’t need a lot of time to eat well. Get ready to upgrade your lunch routine with simple dishes that are both fast and satisfying.
Cottage Cheese Toast
Try my high protein cottage cheese toast for breakfast, lunch or a quick snack. I share 4 different topping ideas that are easy and delicious.
Lemon Pepper Tuna
Turn a can of albacore tuna into this bright and fresh Lemon Pepper Tuna. An easy, super tasty lunch or dinner choice.
Five Bean Ham and Rice Salad
Cubed cooked ham meets cooked rice and Paisley Farm Five Bean Salad in this colorful side dish. Add in a little fresh dill, red bell pepper and banana pepper for some extra zing, and grab a fork!
Turkey Bacon Lettuce Wraps
Turkey Bacon Lettuce Wraps are the perfect way to enjoy a low carb sandwich. Fresh veggies, deli turkey, bacon and avocado. It’s on of my favorite make ahead lunches.
Bacon, Pear, and Fig Grilled Cheese
Asking yourself what should I make for dinner? Consider this Bacon, Pear and, Fig Grilled Cheese recipe is a mouthwatering combination of savory and sweet. Ready in just 10 minutes, it is perfect for a quick dinner or weekend lunch.
Pan Seared Scallops and Black Pudding
These pan seared scallops and black pudding make an easy and elegant starter for a special occasion. The black pudding is nestled on a bed of pea purée and topped with the scallop. This means that you get the crisp black pudding, perfectly seared scallops and a creamy and minty purée in each bite. With minimal preparation and less than 10 minutes cooking time, there’s no reason not to try it. Enjoy!
Pesto Grilled Cheese
Here is a killer grilled cheese recipe, your mouth will be watering for just at the very thought of it! This is a sandwich that will boost your grilled cheese game into a different echelon.
Salmon Salad
This salmon salad recipe is quick and healthy: an easy lunch or dinner! Make it with canned salmon or as a way to use leftover salmon.
Mexican chorizo torta
Mexico is well known for it’s street food, and sandwiches like this chorizo torta are one of the many delicious options you might find, and in this case also really easy to recreate at home. It has lots of flavor, is hearty enough to fill you up and easy to add your own tweaks, too.
Grilled chicken and blueberry salad
This grilled chicken and blueberry salad is healthy, easy to make & full of delicious flavors from the lemon-feta dressing to berries & nuts. It makes a wonderful lunch, but works any time.
Lentil Tabbouleh Salad
This bright and fresh lentil tabbouleh salad is full of authentic Mediterranean flavor. It’s a lovely side dish on a summer lunch table or even a main course with some flatbread to scoop it up with.
Avocado Egg Salad
This creamy avocado egg salad is packed with healthy fats and fresh flavor! It’s the perfect lunch idea or protein-packed snack that’s ready in minutes.
