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Need some inspiration for your midday meal? If you're looking for some easy lunch ideas that can be enjoyed at work or at home with the family, take a look at our selection of delicious lunch recipes.
This recipe really couldn’t be easier or more delicious – little chefs from five and six upwards will love making them and they’ll learn some great cooking techniques along the way
A filling, hearty meal on a budget. Chunky kidney and butterbeans add texture, with the chilli powder adding some spice (experiment with the amount if you prefer a little more heat) and the cheesy garlic baguette is perfect for dunking.
Need brunch in a flash? This Florentine-style toast, featuring protein-packed egg and spinach, has everything you need to get going for the day
Our take on the classic Vietnamese sandwich is this quick and easy recipe, served with a zingy carrot and cucumber pickle and slices of smoked tofu coated in sweet, salty and spicy flavours. This makes a fun and fresh fakeaway for two or a great treat lunch.
Brimming with veg and lean chicken, this wholesome soup provides 2 of your 5-a day, is low in saturated fat and high in protein. Filling enough for your evening meal, throw everything in the slow cooker for up to 6 hours and you'll have a comforting dinner to serve to the troops!
We’ve given the Italian classic a winter makeover, so you can enjoy the flavours of tomato, mozzarella and basil year-round. Serve with homemade basil garlic bread to scoop up all that delicious tomato.
One-pots are wonderfully simple to make, but needn't feel basic – this recipe is special enough for hosting or as an alternative to Sunday roast. Sweet and sour, sticky and unctuous, the combination of red grapes, garlic, white wine vinegar and aromatic herbs is a real winner.
Shiitake mushrooms are the star of these bao buns, lending a meaty and buttery texture to this Chinese-inspired creation. Packed with sweet, spicy and umami flavours, this dish makes a super side to a weekend fakeaway or a tasty 'treat' lunch.
These classic toasties are inspired by the flavours of French onion soup – the delicious caramelised onions giving added oh là là! With a melting mozzarella and Gruyère centre and pan-fried in butter for a crisp finish, this is a cut above your usual sandwich!
There's a lot of flavour packed into this speedy pasta sauce. Buttery, nutty, and zesty with warm and fragrant sage – what's not to love? Serve with fresh ravioli for a delicious dinner for two or Valentine's Day supper.
Now here's a lunch that's sure to impress! Yet it's ready in just over half an hour. Shiitake mushrooms lend a meaty texture and umami flavour, balanced with fresh, creamy ricotta. We've used ready-rolled puff pastry, so it's a doddle to make.
This nourishing, low-fat chicken noodle soup is a real winter warmer! You'll need a whole chicken, cooked gently on the hob, plus plenty of spices and coconut milk, but the effort is totally worth it. Plus you'll have six portions to feed the troops or freeze for lunches at a later date.
Get your green goodness with this delightful breakfast or brunch dish, featuring seasonal baby spinach and everyone's favourite – egg and beans on toast. Providing 2 of your 5-a-day and high in fibre, this is nutritious and delicious!
Fusing Mexican and American flavours is this epic cheeseburger quesadillas recipe, featuring soft tortilla wraps filled with leftover smoky turkey chilli and American-style burger trimmings. Ready in just 30 minutes, this is a top treat for a Friday night!
Roasting this distinctly colourful broccoli gives it a nutty and earthy flavour which combines perfectly with a light dressing and crunchy sourdough
Experience the depth of flavours and heat in this Indian-inspired omelette
Need something sweet 'n' spicy in a hurry? This cheesy toast, topped with onion chutney and mature British cheeses, is bound to please the crowd
Upgrade your lunchtime sandwich with a tasty and authentic Italian combination of salami, soft mozzarella and fresh basil, served in a crusty ciabatta roll
Quick to make and easy to eat, this tuna mayo pitta recipe makes a deliciously healthy lunchbox idea for kids. Find more Lunchbox recipes on Tesco Real Food.
xxxSweet roasted butternut pieces, coupled with protein-rich chickpeas make for a tasty weekday salad. This packs up perfectly for lunch, with a pea and goat’s cheese dip and crunchy breadsticks or it can be double or tripled to make an easy weeknight supp
This indulgent, yet easy lunch will be the envy of the office kitchen. Rich hoisin duck is tossed with Thai-inspired grains, baby spinach and Tenderstem broccoli tips.
Get creative with your leftover roast chicken and rouse some lunch envy at the same time with our delicious spin on a classic Vietnamese baguette, loaded with sriracha mayo, pulled chicken, cucumber, pickled carrot, herbs and chilli
Indulge in dinner for one with this new take on the classic combination of lamb and mint. Chilli-rubbed lamb chops meet a sweet pomegranate mint salsa and crispy parsnip rosti.
A fun lunchbox idea for kids, cut these turkey sandwiches into star shapes for an easy, healthy packed lunch. Find more Lunchbox recipes on Tesco Real Food.
It can be tempting on boxing day to stand and eat leftovers straight from the fridge, but if you can muster the strength to make this special sandwich, you'll thank yourself. Made with succulent slices of leftover turkey, mayo, Cornish Brie, cranberry, and salted pistachios.
This smoked salmon, pumpkin seed and rocket wholewheat pasta salad provides a steady source of energy to keep you going all afternoon.
Tangy coriander chutney, creamy spicy cheese and crunchy Bombay Mix take this toastie to the next level!
This delicious vegetarian noodle pot recipe is the perfect mug meal for one, you don't even need a microwave
A healthy lunchbox idea for kids with crunchy crudités, crackers and dip as a quick and easy packed lunch. Find more Lunchbox recipes on Tesco Real Food.
Are the kids getting sick of sarnies in their lunchboxes? Get creative and liven up their weekday meals with this cheesy Mexican quesadilla.
An easy lunchbox idea for kids, this healthy chicken pasta salad recipe has a tasty pea, tomato, and basil sauce.
Fussy eaters will love this ham 'sushi' – why not try it instead of your usual lunchbox sarnie?
Get the kids to love their packed lunch with this easy healthy sandwich that’s packed with layers of fruit and veg. Taking inspiration from a classic carrot cake for the sandwich filling, orange-flavoured soft cheese and juicy raisins add sweetness.