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[Lizzie1985]

I'm heading out shopping during today's lunch time. But i tend to struggle for exciting things to eat at my desk. Sandwiches are ok, but all the nice ones are too high in checks to justify them.

I do soup at 8 checks a tin (really need to buy stuff to make soup) with a couple of slices of the 'little' bread (2 checks a slice) but I really want something more exciting, especially when the whether is the way it is. I've looked at Noodles and those instant rice pot things, but again for what you get they are very high in checks.

Can anyone advise of anything quick and easy but tasty.

[Avy]

Why not your own pasta dishes just to be heated in micro or cold ones!!

Filled baked potatoes

Wraps, Bagels

Toast & beans or egg etc!!

[Lizzie1985]

We have 2 toasters in the office and a microwave... and I'd honestly never considered beans on toast... may do that next week.

This post has been edited by Lizzie1985: Jan 10 2012, 10:24 AM

[fitnhealthy]

I had this today http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=271914374

This one is the pea and ham 'soup' (quite thick and substantial) but there was a few others. Was 10 checks and it was delicious and really filling! Will defo be buying more.

[aileen a]

I don't cook but luckily I have an OH that loves it, he makes extra and freezes one size portions, all sorts pasta, casseroles, curries, just heat in the microwave.

I also do couscous just put in a bowl with some stock powder or follow a recipe and at work add boiling water, I usually have this with a small tin of tuna salad or vegies. Sardines on toast.

I haven't tried it but there is a recipe in one of the new downloads for lunch box rice or pasta which may be more for the summer but perhaps something different.


Hope this helps

Aileen

[Jean.c]

I don't like rice or cous cous and hate cold pasta. I normally just stick to wraps and fruit. I work nights, some staff heat up food but I don't think the smells very nice for patients trying to sleep.

[Lizzie1985]

Think I may have to do a shop, buy some little take away style boxes and claim some freezer space, if the bf doesn't come home this weekend I can cook a load of bits and have them as easy access for work. Will have to do enough for my mum to as she's rejoined SS this week

[shirls]

that's a great idea - good luck xx

[ClaireG]

what about scrambled eggs?

I have soups, sometimes toast, sandwiches and salads with a cuppa soup.

What about also the ww tortilla wraps (4cx each) with some ham and salad etc?

[lou 81]

Square wrap pizzas are also a good lunch. I have a wee fancy for the fish finger roll in the new pep book tho.



If you're doing batch cooking you get great tubs in poundland. We use them all the time



x

[Lizzie1985]

Thanks Ladies xx

[flippinmental197...]

i make huge batches of home made coleslaw with 2 checks worth of mayo extra light and shredded carrots, cabbage, lettuce and chopped red onion and i microwave a jacket potato and i stuff it with the coleslaw.
also i like warburtons square wraps (6 checks), they are really thick and i stuff them with free salad stuff and tuna or ham etc.
i make home made humous and a massive pack of carrots and chomp away sometimes too

hth
joanne

[Ellir_Silverleaf]

I take the Heinz squeeze and stir soups - the minestrone is <3. Very easy to make - i sometimes pop a few of my snack a jacks in with it. Yummy

[Lizzie1985]

have just picked up a bag of frozen prawns, some 'crab sticks' and some 200g potatoes... going to make use of the microwave at work