Sure, a turkey sandwich is fine for the 200th day consecutively, but are you looking to jazz up that brown bag lunch? Here are a few ways to improve the lunch hour having to break your budget.
- Take that turkey on a roll. Rather than your normal two slices of whole wheat bread, take all of your ingredients and roll them right into a whole wheat tortilla instead. It's a simple change that may jazz up the entire meal.
- Flip the greens. Should you normally have a simple salad, you can change that up too. Instead of iceberg, try spinach instead. Not only do you get an extra boost of vitamins from the darker green, the additional fiber and protein can help help you stay fuller longer.
- Mix up. For an additional simple change, consider using a new dressing or cheese on either your sandwich or your salad. For the sandwich, try a hit of herby ranch dressing along with a slice of creamy Havarti cheese. In your salad, change out the ranch for any spicy jalapeno vinaigrette and diced pepper jack cheese.
- If you are searching for something different, a great make-ahead option is a burrito bowl. Make the rice and shred a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken the night before. You are able to top the happy couple with just about anything that sounds good – salsa, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and guacamole are delicious.
- One of my favorite meals whether I'm both at home and at work is really a light and refreshing cheese and fruit plate. The best thing about this option may be the unlimited variety. You might have it daily and never have the same mix twice. I love Brie, French bread, apple slices, and mixed greens with oil and vinegar.
