22 Quick and Easy Lunch Ideas to Make at Home

Whether you work from home a lot or just once in a while, you may find yourself wondering what to eat for lunch. Lunch at the office somehow seems easier: all you need to do is gather a few co-workers to head to a local cafe, pick up a grab-and-go sandwich from the corner deli or, if you were really in a bind, snag a quick bag of chips and soda from the office vending machine. But how to handle lunch at home? You want it to be quick, easy, tasty—heck, maybe even healthy, too. Well, don't worry, we've got you covered. Easy lunches at home don't have to be daunting.

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If standing in front of a stocked (or maybe not so stocked) pantry leaves you feeling hopeless and unsure of what to eat for lunch, you aren't alone. Many of us struggle with our midday meal, no matter how much experience we have preparing a midday meal for one.

Luckily, this challenge is not insurmountable. All that's needed is a sound plan and a few good recipes, and you'll be surprised how quickly your lunch dilemma will resolve itself. One thing I've found is that making lunch in advance helps me commit to eating something healthy. Also, cooking up large batches of soups, stews and pastas to eat throughout the week is a great strategy.

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22 Quick & Easy Lunch Ideas to Make at Home

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