Quick lunch recipes
Make a quick lunch with our simple and filling recipes. Try a fresh salad, a time-saving sandwich or a speedy stir-fry you can whip up in no time.
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Egg & avocado open sandwich
Give your lunch box a moreish makeover - take the ingredients separately and assemble for a fresh and healthy midday meal
Beef & red chimichurri quinoa
Use roast beef leftovers to make this quinoa salad with a punchy chimichurri dressing for lunch the next day
Halloumi, carrot & orange salad
Serve this halloumi, carrot, orange and watercress salad with a mustard and honey dressing for an easy lunch or starter. It takes just 20 minutes to make and delivers one of your 5-a-day
Storecupboard saucy pasta & chickpeas
Packed lunch day with nothing in the fridge? This simple storecupboard pasta will save the day. Add any veg or fresh herbs you have, and use any pasta shapes
Chorizo & chickpea soup
Sizzling Chorizo & chickpea soup
Prawn & mango salad
Kids will love this colourful salad with avocado and mint - add cold cooked pasta for a more filling packed lunch
App onlyUltimate egg mayo sandwiches. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Try a next-level version of the classic egg mayo sandwich, which has lots of texture and flavour. It's well worth the extra effort, and takes under 20 minutes to make
Creamy miso beans on toast
Try an extra special version of beans on toast for brunch or lunch with our white beans in a miso sauce served on thick slices of sourdough toast
Chicken pesto wrap
Swap soggy sandwiches for tortilla wraps filled with chicken, cheese and veggies in this tasty packed lunch recipe that kids will love
Broccoli pasta salad with eggs & sunflower seeds
Pack in protein, carbohydrate and vitamins with this broccoli, pasta and eggs dish, a healthy vegetarian lunch to keep you going on a busy afternoon
Healthy beef chow mein
Swap your weekly takeaway for this healthy beef chow mein – it's quick to cook and low in fat and calories
New! App-onlyChicken caesar sub rolls. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Dig out a picnic basket or tupperware and pack in these chicken sub rolls for lunch. Great for kids and grown ups alike, they're ideal for a family outing
Ultimate chorizo ciabatta
Crusty ciabatta, spicy chorizo, a generous dollop of pesto and sweet roasted peppers make a moreish combination. Serve warm for a quick supper you'll really enjoy
Veggie noodle pot
This noodle salad with sugar snap peas and baby corn makes a great packed lunch for kids - an easy way to get 2 of their 5 a day
App onlySmoked trout & soft cheese bagels with crispy capers. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Forget your regular shop-bought sarnie and fill a bagel with smoked trout, soft cheese, red onion and crispy capers for an exciting lunchtime sandwich option
Chicken kyiv quesadilla
A seriously gourmet quesadilla. This easy, chicken-filled snack will curb your cheese cravings – serve warm and golden brown with your favourite dipping sauce
Italian sub
Torn mozzarella, salami, sundried tomatoes, balsamic and basil in ciabatta are the ultimate lunch combo
Caesar pitta
Pack a pitta with chicken, salad and homemade caesar dressing for an easy lunch. It takes just 10 minutes from prep to plate and it's healthy too
Fish finger wraps with pea purée
Fish fingers make a quick and easy filling for tortilla wraps. Spruce them up with pea purée for colour and tangy cornichons for crunch
Green baked eggs
Make a batch of spiced lentils, then use it as a base for three more meals, including these green baked eggs. Serve with crusty bread or toasted flatbreads
Zingy grapefruit, prawn, avocado & tamarind salad
Add vibrant colours and fresh flavours to your plate with this blush red grapefruit salad, with prawn, avocado and tamarind. It's a lovely lunch or starter
App onlySpring green salad with parsley & blue cheese.
Serve this vibrant salad with blue cheese as a light supper or side dish. Kale or chard will also work in place of the spring greens
App onlyPan-fried salmon with braised Little Gem. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
If you’re looking for a quick and wholesome fish dinner, try this pan-fried salmon with greens and a light creamy sauce. It takes less than 15 minutes to make
Feta & semi-dried tomato omelette
Cooking up eggs with cheese and tomato makes for a super-quick meal for one that's ready in 10 minutes
