21 Make-Ahead Lunch Recipes That Are Perfect For Bringing To Work

This sweet and savory cashew chicken is perfect for serving over rice, noodles, or even zoodles.

Recipe: Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken

These sweet and spicy meatballs are made with lean turkey and go with just about anything.

Recipe: Honey Sriracha Glazed Meatballs

Cook all your veggies and meat on one sheet pan, then just serve it over rice, quinoa, or any other grain for a simple lunch that has practically no cleanup.

Recipe: One-Pan Italian Sausage And Veggies

This version of the takeout classic is made in only 30 minutes and goes with just about any veggie you pair it with.

Recipe: Honey Lemon Chicken

This recipe cooks everything you need on one sheet tray except the rice, so cleanup is a breeze.

Recipe: Italian Chicken Bowls

These bowls are packed with lettuce, ground beef, cheese, black beans, corn, and salsa to make your lunch break a little more exciting.

Recipe: Taco Salad Bowls

Or, if you're not into red meat, this recipe swaps ground beef for ground turkey to lighten it up without sacrificing the taste.

Recipe: Turkey Taco Bowls

This recipe is all about the easy two-ingredient balsamic glaze. It gives the chicken a ton of flavor and a beautiful caramel color.

Recipe: One-Pan Balsamic Chicken And Veggies

This simple chickpea salad only takes 15 minutes to make and can be split into multiple meals — served by itself or with pita, grains, or whatever else you might be craving.

Recipe: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This simple stir-fry comes together in less than 30 minutes and is the perfect thing to pack for work.

Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken And Broccoli

You can make this big batch of filling once and eat it multiple times throughout the week — and feel free to switch things up and serve it over grains instead of lettuce.

Recipe: Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps

If you've never had spaghetti squash before, this recipe is the perfect place to start. It has a similar texture to spaghetti so you'll feel like you're indulging even though you're not.

Recipe: Spicy Spaghetti Squash Noodles

These chicken meatballs with a flavorful coconut curry sauce are the perfect big-batch protein for pairing with all kinds of things like rice, veggies, and quinoa.

Recipe: Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs

This enchilada bowl is topped with marinated tofu, but feel free to swap in your preferred protein to customize it to your liking.

Recipe: Enchilada Power Bowls With Spicy Tofu

All you have to do is pack the chickpea filling with pitas and fresh veggies for the perfect vegetarian lunch.

Recipe: Chickpea Shawarma Sandwich