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Quick and easy lunch recipes

Lunch is anything but lifeless with our collection of transportable, filling ideas – from salads to wraps and soups to snacks. Our top tip – make everything the night before so you can just get up, grab your lunch and go.

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Turn leftover roast beef into juicy Philly cheesesteak-style baguettes.
Philly cheesesteak-style baguettes
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Give a classic British pasty a Mediterranean spin with this veggie pasties recipe. Buttery shortcrust pastry is filled with courgettes, peppers and red onion in a simple herby tomato sauce for an easy savoury bake.
Mediterranean veggie pasties
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Make these turkey meatball pittas for a healthy dinner idea the family will love. Packed with veg, the turkey meatballs are mixed with courgettes and plenty of herbs before being loaded into pittas with an easy ribbon salad tossed in a tangy lime dressing.
Turkey meatball pittas
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Filled with festive flavours, these half-moon chicken pasties put Christmas leftovers to good use.
Leftover chicken and stuffing pasties
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These kofta pittas are easy to cobble together and would make a nice addition to an impromptu picnic
Kofta pittas
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Cheese and pineapple is a classic retro combination. Upgrade your lunchtime with an oozy cheese toastie recipe with a juicy pineapple and chilli twist
Pineapple, chilli and cheese toasties
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Treat the kids to a cheat's dinner with this super easy chicken nugget pittas recipe. Stuff toasted pittas with crispy nuggets, herby garlic cream cheese and plenty of salad for a quick dinner the whole family will love.
Chicken nugget pittas
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This colourful Indian-inspired traybake recipe is the perfect vegetarian summer lunch. The tandoori-spiced, veg-packed twist on a frittata is filled with sweet red peppers, creamy paneer cheese and plenty of fresh coriander for an easy portable lunch.
Tandoori paneer, pepper and cauliflower bake
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Popular lunch on the go recipes

Chocolate rice crispy cakes
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These gooey and crunchy marshmallow rice crispy cakes won’t just get the kids excited. With a chocolate topping, these bite size treats make a delicious after-dinner nibble or afternoon tea snack.
  • Serves 25
  • 50 mins
  • 131 calories
Cheesy courgette muffins
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This simple recipe is great fun for children aged seven and eight upwards and it goes to prove that savoury muffins can taste just as good as sweet ones!
  • Serves 12
  • 20-25mins to prepare and 20mins to cook
  • 124 calories
Bacon and potato chowder
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This simple two-step recipe is the perfect winter warmer, combining bacon, potatoes and sweetcorn.
  • Serves 3
  • 30 mins
  • 321 calories
Vietnamese chicken noodle salad
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This noodle salad recipe is a brilliant way to use up any leftover vegetables. You can cook and prepare this quick recipe in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect dish for an easy midweek dinner which the whole family will love
  • Serves 2
  • 25 mins
  • 574 calories
Quesadilla
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This wonderfully cheesy, veg-packed Mexican quesadilla recipe is so simple to make and ready in just 15 minutes
  • Serves 4
  • 15 mins
  • 706 calories
Sweetcorn and chickpea burgers with smoky tomato sauce
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Fire up the barbecue and make the meat-eaters jealous with these spicy chickpea and sweetcorn burgers. Served in buns with rocket and a smoky tomato sauce, the patties can also be cooked in a frying pan if British summer rain makes a classic if unscheduled appearance.
  • Serves 6
  • 30 mins
  • 314 calories
Tomato and chilli chutney
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Add a tangy and fiery spin to your picnic with this vibrant chutney.
  • Serves 0
  • 75 mins
  • 53 calories
Marinated tofu and vegetable ramen
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The perfect mix of comforting, light and wholesome, this tasty ramen uses tofu marinated in the zesty, sweet and umami flavours of soy sauce, honey and orange juice and is packed full of veg and strong flavours.
  • Serves 4
  • 85 mins
  • 310 calories
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