18 meals to take to work (or wherever you want)

Are you one of those people who eats tupper every day at work? You have to cook every day and you’re running out of ideas? In this article we propose 18 meals to take to work (or wherever you want).

These are 18 different and healthy dishes, easy to cook and carry in a tupper. Plus, you can take them to work or wherever you want. As you will see, we propose you simpler dishes and others a little more elaborated.

18 meals to take to work comfortably

The 18 meals to take to work that we propose to you have as main ingredient a great variety of foods: meats, fish, salads, vegetables…

Here we explain to you in a summarized way in what consists each one of these plates that you can already begin to cook.

1. Spinach and mushroom salad

Salads are the star dish to take to work, as they are healthy, easy and quick to make. In addition, we find a great variety of them; in this case we propose the salad of spinach and mushrooms. The mushrooms can be added raw, and we can dress it with spicy oil to enhance its flavor.

2. Chickpea salad with tomato and ventresca

Another type of salad, in this case with chickpeas, tomato and ventresca (tuna), is also ideal as a take-away meal. This is an easy dish to make, to which we can add other ingredients, such as cheese. Besides, it’s a salad that satiates but is healthy.

3. Sautéed pumpkin with chickpeas

The next easy meal to take to work is the sautéed pumpkin, which we can sauté with chickpeas and dress with different creams or oils. We propose a yogurt dressing, because it gives a very special touch, although others can be added. Besides, we can take it cold or warm. This is an ideal dish for vegans.

4. Chicken breasts in lime sauce

This dish consists of dish breasts with an addition of lime, which provides a citrus touch that will give a lot of flavor to the dish. In addition, we can add Japanese spices, such as the so-called “Shichimi Togarashi”, which includes orange peel, sesame seeds, seaweed and chiles.

5. Pasta salad

Another classic is the pasta salad, formed by lettuce and some kind of fresh pasta (for example ravioli, tortellinis, macaroni…). In addition, we can add other ingredients: tuna, corn, olives, strips of sweet ham … This is an easy dish to make, very fresh and satiating, ideal as a meal to take to work.

6. Chicken Sandwich

We can also use sandwiches or sandwiches. In this case we propose a delicious chicken sandwich with goat cheese, quince and plums. We can also add a little mustard. Besides, the good thing is that you can take both cold and hot.

7. Cream of vegetables

Another take-out idea is a cream of vegetables, which we can have hot or warm. The ideal is to wear it in round tuppers in the shape of a boat. We can make it from leeks, potatoes, courgettes and carrots, for example (the combinations are endless).

8. Vegetable stew

If we keep on betting on what is healthy, we find another ideal dish: the classic vegetable stew. This is a simple dish to prepare, based on seasonal vegetables (e.g. cauliflower, carrots, green beans …).

9. Stuffed peppers

In this case we propose a rich dish of stuffed peppers prepared in the oven. We can fill them with quinoa, cheese and tomato, for example. We can also add (or change) the ingredients, using smoked bacon, onion, zucchini… The possibilities are very diverse and will depend on our taste.

10. Tabulé

The tabulé (or tabule) is a type of salad originating in Lebanon and Syria, with very complete ingredients. It can be made with couscous or bulgur (food that comes from wheat). It consists of a cold dish, which is usually eaten in summer (especially in Arabia). Its main ingredients are parsley, olive oil, tomato, lettuce and aromatic herbs.

11. Ham and cheese omelette

The tortilla is another easy dish to make as a take-away food. We can make very different tortillas, depending on the ingredients we choose. In this case we suggest a cheese, ham and tomato tortilla, but we can add or remove ingredients (e.g. add bacon, onion, etc.). We can serve it as a dish or as a sandwich.

12. Green bean and rice salad

Another salad we propose is rice and green beans. It is made quickly and easily, mixing the ingredients (we can also add carrots). For flavor we can add a little mustard, honey and / or olive oil.

13. Cuban Style Rice

The classic Cuban-style rice, although few know it, is actually made with white rice, fried egg, tomato sauce and banana. This dish is originally from Cuba but is very typical in the Canary Islands. It is a rich and very complete dish at the nutritional level.

14. Rice with chicken

We can also opt for a rich dish of rice with chicken and vegetables (carrots, onions, green beans, peppers…). This is a typical Spanish dish (also very typical in Latin America). To enrich its taste we can choose to season the rice with different spices (e.g. thyme, garlic, bay leaf…).

15. Chicken breast with mushrooms

Another dish with chicken breast, this time with mushrooms. We can choose to cook the chicken breast on the grill, to make it healthier. In addition, we can add a sauce (e.g. mustard). Another idea is to add a little cooked rice as a side dish, so that the dish is more complete.

16. Quinoa salad

Quinoa salad is another dish not to be missed in our list. Quinoa is a very nutritious and versatile food, easy to include in salads. We can prepare the salad mixing the quinoa with chopped vegetables, olive oil, spices and lemon. In addition, we can add pipes or nuts.

17. Macaroni with tomatoes

Another ideal dish is pasta: we bet on some macaroni with tomatoes (cherry tomatoes), which we can poach and dress to taste. We can also add aromatic herbs and courgettes. Finally, we can add a little grated cheese on top.

18. Sauteed peas with cuttlefish

The next dish we propose is very tasty and light, this time based on fish. Cuttlefish is a healthy food that we can accompany with sautéed chickpeas (or other vegetables). Cuttlefish, on the other hand, contains high levels of vitamins A, B, and E, which are beneficial to the nervous system.