Lunchbox recipes

Quinoa is a complete protein that contains all eight essential amino acids. Enjoy it here as part of a salad

Add tangy texture to your ham and cheese sandwich with our super quick pickle. Perfect for a lunchtime treat

Make these moreish Coronation chicken pasties ahead and leave to cool before packing for a picnic. You can also top them with seeds, such as poppy or sesame

Curly kale, avocado and a smattering of chickpeas make this a filling vegan option to perk up your lunchbox

A high protein meal with healthy fats from the avocado. This is the perfect salad to revive you after a morning workout and keep you going 'til lunch

For a super healthy lunch, throw together ready cooked spelt, smoked trout and steamed broccoli or a nutritious meal that's ready in minutes

This easy pasta dish with pancetta, butternut squash and spinach makes a healthy weeknight dinner. Fresh rosemary adds extra flavour

Conjure up a moreish, meze-style veggie platter using a variety of colourful produce. Whizz up a butterbean tahini and enjoy the spread in the sunshine

This simple lunchbox-friendly salad of storecupboard pulses is dressed with chimichurri- a South American parsley, coriander and chilli sauce

Layer up pasta with sundried tomato pesto, salami, olives, plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil in this clever lunchbox mix

Filling and fast, and just as good the next day in your lunchbox

This is a deconstructed twist on macaroni cheese with a layer of Mediterranean veg using Italian ricotta, so you don’t have to make a traditional sauce

Keep hunger pangs at bay with these healthy, yummy lunchbox nibbles

This low-fat salad is is great for a picnic, lunchbox or even a buffet

A low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunchbox - vary with your favourite ingredients

Satisfying and nutritious lunchbox fillers which take minutes to make

Homemade wholemeal wraps stuffed with spicy tomato rice and avocado make the perfect finger food

This healthy sandwich is packed full of goodness to keep you going until dinner

These easy wraps take just 10 minutes to prepare and are a great healthy snack on the run

Make this delicious, healthy take on a Peking duck wrap for a speedy snack or tasty lunch.

This deliciously easy smoky aubergine dip is perfect with warm flatbreads or pittas, or serve with other Middle Eastern dishes as part of a mezze

If you need a quick boost of carbohydrates, try this filling and nutritionally-balanced pasta salad

A great recipe for kids to assemble - fully load a ciabatta loaf with favourites like prosciutto, artichokes, peppers, spinach and mozzarella

Some rye bread piled high with your favourite sandwich topping can be a tasty and healthy lunch, here's a few ideas