Our Favourite Lunch Ideas For Work That Won't Disappoint (We Promise)

There's nothing worse than a boring lunch, especially when you're at work and craving something tasty. We could even go as far as saying a bad lunch = a bad day in the office. Who's with us? A-huh, of course you agree! Otherwise, why would you be looking for a range of delicious lunch ideas for work? We've got everything from Broccoli & Stilton Soup to Crispy Teriyaki Tofu, Buddha Bowls to Avocado Chicken Salad, the options are endless.

And so, for a selection of easy lunch recipes for work, we've got you covered.

This delicious broccoli and stilton soup is a classic for a reason. The flavour of creamy broccoli works perfectly with tangy and savoury Stilton. You could also use a different cheese such as cheddar on the toasts, if you prefer.

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This teriyaki tofu is totally delicious, coated in panko breadcrumbs and sesame seeds for a crispy coating. Serve with steamed rice and broccoli, or noodles - whatever you fancy!

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Sweetcorn fritters are the perfect veggie fritter that work as a snack, part of a buffet table, or served with a poached egg on top for the perfect brunch or lunch dish.

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Banh Mi is a Vietnamese street food classic, and we’ve made a vegan version. We have used shiitakes cooked in soy to add an extra savoury depth to the recipe but you could use a different mushroom instead if you prefer.

Get the Crispy Tofu Banh Mi with Soy Glazed Mushrooms recipe.

Everyone should know how to make leek and potato soup. It's effortlessly easy, downright tasty, and it's basically autumn in a bowl.

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Since tuna is really the star of the show in these bowls, you're gonna want to shell out a little extra for the good stuff.

Get the Ahi Poke Bowls recipe.

We love this salad served on top of greens as much as we love it between two slices of Sourdough Bread. If you can't find a good ripe mango, pineapple would be delicious as well!

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This salad is the epitome of summer in a bowl.

Get the Bruschetta Pasta Salad recipe.

The beauty about grain bowls is that they're infinitely adaptable. You can roast just about any veggie and it'll taste amazing in this recipe.

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Is there anything quite as satisfying when it's cold outside than a huge bowl of steaming soup, served alongside a buttered crusty roll? And this butternut squash and sweet potato version is SO healthy, and incredibly easy to make.

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These chicken avocado salad pinwheels double as a nutritious lunch and an adorable party appetiser.

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This is the perfect side for your next BBQ.

Get the Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe.

View the panini as your dream sandwich and fill it with all of your favourite things. Take a grilled cheese to a whole new level and add cheddar, ham, and bacon or get fancy and add turkey, brie, and apples. Everything goes well in a grilled panini so don't hold back!

Get the Chicken Pesto Panini recipe.

Just like mama used to make.

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Egg salad is wonderful as is. But add bacon, blue cheese, avocado, and tomatoes, and you've got a lunch that you'll be dreaming about for days. The red wine vinegar–yogurt dressing is amazing and works well in regular Cobb salad, too.

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There's nothing worse than a pasta salad with mushy pasta. Learn how to cook pasta (it's trickier than you think!) and get your fusilli perfectly al dente.

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Pesto is great for a quick meal, but the jarred version never quite seems to retain the vibrant green colour and aroma of freshly blitzed, homemade pesto. Traditional pesto usually uses basil, pine nuts and heaps of Parmesan, so we've tried to make our version a little bit healthier, incorporating pumpkin seeds, kale and avocado instead (sorry to the Italians reading this!)

Get the Healthy Pesto Pasta recipe.

Corned beef sandwiches are a favourite at local delis, and for good reason. With corned beef, sauerkraut, and relish, what's not to love? We spread ours with a thick layer of mustard for one perfect sandwich.

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Once you boil your eggs, this classic sandwich practically makes itself.

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This ham sandwich is great for many reasons. It's got a beautiful golden crust (thanks mayo!), a quick and simple honey mustard sauce, and briny pickles for crunch.

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A classic potato salad generally consists of lashings of mayonnaise, but if you're looking to eliminate that mayonnaise for a healthier version, or in need of a vegan potato salad, then this recipe is for you.

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This super versatile lentil salad is a meal-preppers dream. It's healthy, it's flexible, it keeps for a full week, and it tastes better the longer it sits! Have we convinced you yet?!

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When it comes to summer salads, this one takes the cake. The mandarin oranges give it a burst of freshness while the Parmesan gives it a bite of sharpness and nuttiness. Its homemade poppy seed vinaigrette (super-simple!) is unbelievably addicting and takes this salad to the next level.

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Panzan-HELL-YEA!

Get the Summer Panzanella recipe.

There is something magical about grain bowls. They are perfect for meal prepping and packing up for lunches. All of the components are great on their own, and once they're tossed together, they somehow become even better. This spicy salmon bowl has all of our favourite things, and is by far our favourite bowl to date.

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This classic tuna pasta salad is so tasty and keeps really well in the fridge, perfect for batch cooked lunches.

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