Packed lunches

lizzyvera

Any ideas for low kcal, high protein lunches?

I'm trying to lose a little bit of weight so my usual egg mayo salad or cheese sandwiches won't do. I eat everything except meat and have plenty of time to cook and prepare.

cosmic

How about making a nice cous cous salad with seasonal veg?

flikflak

Buckwheat noodle salad
Buck wheat groats salad
Quinoa salad
cous cous salad
For all the above mix and match your veggies or get on vegweb for ideas

Brown rice salad - lovely with dried cranberries and apple plus salad veggies
Hummus/bean spreads/veggie pate with rice cakes/ryvitas
Soup - homemade
Wraps
Leftovers

lizzyvera

Oooh wraps are a great idea- lots of filling compared to bread. I'm not sure if couscous is nutritious enough as I am only eating 1000-1200kcal/day so only protein foods and veggies for the next while.

-lala-

I had a lovely recipe for a lentil salad thingy, but I'm not entirely sure where it is... it was very nice though and it definitely had lemon juice and little tomatoes in it, I just can't remember what else! Will post the recipe if I find it within the next few days... You might be able to find something similar on the internet though.

Cold bean salads are also a good plan, I find kidney beans and butter beans go well with red onions, red and yellow peppers and celery - put some fresh parsley in as well, and a mixture of lemon and lime juice as dressing.

monellia

Assorted vegetables with hummus dip is ideal if you're going low kcal high protein and don't have much time to prepare lunch. Cut celery, carrots and peppers into sticks and throw them in a lunchbox with your tub of hummus. Tasty, healthy and convenient!