Conquer Your Busy Schedule with 24 Phenomenal Make-Ahead Lunch Recipes

Say goodbye to the same boring meals with these 24 phenomenal make-ahead lunch recipes! No more rushing to put together a sandwich or grabbing fast food on your lunch break. These meals are easy to prepare ahead of time and will leave you feeling satisfied and energized throughout the day. Get ready to conquer your schedule and elevate your lunch game with these delicious options.

Cajun Pasta Sauce

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this pasta dish. With its perfect blend of Cajun seasonings, creamy coconut sauce, and hearty vegetables, this recipe is a delicious and quick dinner option that you’ll want to make again and again.

Recipe: cajun pasta sauce

Roasted Broccoli Sweet Potato Soup

This creamy broccoli sweet potato soup is a perfect comfort food that is also healthy and easy to make. With the veggies roasted in the oven and blended together with ginger seasoning, this soup is a delicious way to enjoy a warm and hearty meal.

Recipe: broccoli sweet potato soup

Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie

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This Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie is true comfort food for any seasons with rainbow carrots, zucchini and eggplant topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Recipe: vegetable shepherds pie

Award Winning Chili

This Award Winning Chili Recipe is a showstopper. If you are tired of boring recipes, tired of chili that tastes like beef stew, tired of recipes that seem one trick ponies, then this is the best chili recipe you have been waiting for. My ultimate cook-off-winning chili is loaded with flavor and a secret ingredient.

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Creamy Harissa Tahini Pasta

Get ready for a flavor-packed meal with this harissa tahini pasta sauce recipe that is quick and easy to make in just 20 minutes. The creamy and spicy sauce is a perfect combination with your favorite pasta and vegetables, making it an ideal dish for busy weeknights or any time you need a delicious and satisfying meal.

Recipe: harissa tahini pasta sauce

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

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Looking for a delicious, creamy, and healthy soup? This cauliflower and potato soup is the perfect choice. With a velvety texture, it’s a great option for anyone looking for a comforting and easy meal.

Recipe: cauliflower soup

Copycat IKEA Veggie Balls

If you don’t have an Ikea nearby, try our copycat Ikea veggie balls recipe. We added eight different vegetables, the same as in the original, with a tasty mix of spices and herbs to get the flavors just right.

Recipe: ikea veggie balls

Classic Crispy Falafel

Classic falafel is delicious. Traditionally it is made of soaked chickpeas and not canned, mildly spiced with fresh herbs, formed into balls, and deep-fried until it gets a crispy crust. This falafel recipe will show you exactly how easy it is to make them home.

Recipe: falafel

Ham Soup with Broccoli & Cheese

Soup is one of my favorite keto meals as it comes together quickly without making a huge mess in the kitchen. This hearty and delicious Keto Ham Soup recipe is chock full of broccoli and cheese for a cozy and comforting meal. It’s easy to make and the perfect way to use leftover ham.

Recipe: ham chowder

Hummus Pasta

Hummus pasta salad from our cookbook is a quick and flavorful pasta dish that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. The combination of creamy hummus with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and olives creates a unique taste. Different flavored hummus, such as roasted red pepper or spinach, allow for endless variations.

Recipe: hummus pasta

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Looking for a quick and easy soup that’s packed with flavor? Try this creamy mushroom soup that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes! Featuring a variety of mushrooms for a rich and savory taste, this soup is perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Recipe: cream of mushroom soup

Mexican Rice Casserole

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This is one of the quickest and easiest Mexican-style rice casserole recipes with the meatiest beefless ground beef ever, lots of black beans, and sweet corn in a spicy tomato-based sauce. You can make it in 30 minutes.

Recipe: mexican rice casserole

10-min Marinara Sauce

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This chunky marinara sauce is a delicious and easy way to add fresh and nutritious ingredients to your favorite pasta dishes. With simple ingredients like chopped tomatoes, fragrant basil, and savory onion and garlic, this sauce is full of flavor and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Recipe: marinara sauce

Chicken And Peppers Sheet Pan Dinner

This chicken and peppers sheet pan dinner comes together for your freezer in under 5 minutes using already frozen ingredients!

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Spinach Pesto

This quick and easy spinach pesto recipe is the perfect way to add some flavor and nutrition to your pasta, pizza, or sandwiches. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a delicious nut-free pesto in no time!

Recipe: spinach pesto

Fritters with Mushroom Dip

Experience a delightful twist on fritters with our Fritters accompanied by a delectable Mushroom Dip. These crispy golden fritters, packed with the natural sweetness of carrots, pair perfectly with the savory and earthy flavors of the mushroom dip, creating a delightful appetizer that will please both veggie lovers and food enthusiasts alike.

Recipe: fritters

Pesto Vegetables

Experience the delightful combination of vegetables and aromatic pesto sauce in our pesto vegetables recipe. This culinary fusion is sure to satisfy. Prepare to savor the vibrant flavors and enticing aromas as roasted veggies are perfectly paired with a flavorful pesto sauce!

Recipe: pesto vegetables

Authentic Lecsó (Hungarian Pepper Stew)

Lecsó is sort of the Hungarian version of the French ratatouille. It is a super easy tomato and pepper stew you can stir up in one pot within 30 minutes. If you would like to eat Lecsó exactly how Hungarians eat it, you should try this recipe.

Recipe: lecso

Irish Stew

A simple Irish stew with tons of umami flavor, chunks of tender vegetables, textured seitan, and a savory Guinness broth. This is as close to the traditional recipe as possible and ready in just half an hour.

Recipe: Irish stew

Mushroom Meatballs

These mushroom meatballs are bursting with flavor and easy to make. Spices and cooked rice keep the mushrooms moist, resulting in a delicious and unforgettable vegetarian meal.

Recipe: mushroom meatballs

Mediterranean Cabbage Sweet Potato Soup

This tomato-based soup with crunchy shredded cabbage and tender sweet potatoes is infused with Mediterranean flavors by adding fennel and celery and seasoned with lemon and tarragon. It’s a refreshing and light option for those who love veggie-only soups.

Recipe: cabbage sweet potato soup

Red Pesto Tofu Pasta

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This tofu pesto pasta dish is a flavor-packed and healthy alternative to traditional pasta dishes. The savory red pesto, made with sun-dried tomatoes, complements the crispy fried tofu and pasta perfectly, making it a must-try for anyone looking to add some variety to their dinner rotation.

Recipe: red pesto tofu pasta

Cheezy Potato Skillet Casserole

Cheezy Potato Skillet Casserole is a hearty and indulgent dish that combines tender potatoes, creamy cheese sauce, and a medley of flavorful ingredients. This skillet casserole is the ultimate comfort food, offering a rich and satisfying combination of cheesy goodness and comforting potatoes. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a comforting weeknight meal.

Recipe: potato skillet casserole

Ground Beef and Broccoli Rice Bowl

Are you looking for a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love? (Possibly even the veggies!) And this ground beef and broccoli recipe is a great way to check both of those boxes. This easy beef and broccoli stir fry comes together in just 20 minutes by utilizing some quick kitchen shortcuts to help you out at the 5pm crazy hour.

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