18 meals to take to work (or wherever you want)

Are you one of those people who eats tupperware every day at work? Do you have to cook every day and are running out of ideas? In this article we propose 18 meals to take to work (or wherever you want).

It consists of 18 different and healthy dishes, easy to cook and to carry in a tupperware. In addition, you can take them to work or wherever you want. As you will see, we propose simpler dishes and others a little more elaborate.

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18 meals to take to work comfortably

The 18 meals to take to work that we propose have as their main ingredient a great variety of foods: meat, fish, salads, vegetables ...

Here we explain in a summarized way what each of these dishes that you can start cooking consists of.

1. Spinach and mushroom salad

Salads are the star dish to take to work, since they are healthy, easy and quick to make. In addition, we find a great variety of them; in this case we propose the spinach and mushroom salad. The mushrooms can be added raw, and we can season it with spicy oil to enhance its flavor.

2. Chickpea salad with tomato and belly

Another type of salad, in this case with chickpeas, tomato and belly (tuna), is also ideal as a takeout to work. It is an easy dish to make, to which we can add other ingredients, such as cheese. In addition, it is a salad that satisfies but is healthy.

3. Sautéed pumpkin with chickpeas

The next easy meal to take to work is the sautéed pumpkin, which we can sauté with chickpeas and dress with different creams or oils. We propose a yogurt dressing, because it gives it a very special touch, although others can be added. In addition, we can take it cold or warm. It is an ideal dish for vegans.

4. Chicken breasts with lime

This dish is made up of plate breasts with an added lime, which provides a citrus touch that will give a lot of flavor to the dish. In addition, we can add Japanese spices, such as the so-called "Shichimi Togarashi", which includes orange peel, sesame seeds, seaweed and chili peppers.

5. Pasta salad

Another classic is the pasta salad, made up of lettuce and some kind of fresh pasta (for example ravioli, tortellini, macaroni ...). In addition, we can add other ingredients: tuna, corn, olives, strips of sweet ham... It is an easy dish to make, very fresh and satisfying, ideal as food to take to work.

6. chicken sandwich

We can also resort to sandwiches or "sandwiches". In this case we propose a delicious chicken sandwich with goat cheese, quince and plums. We can also add a little mustard to it. In addition, the good thing is that it can be taken both hot and cold.

7. vegetables cream

Another idea of ​​food to take to work is a vegetable cream, which we can take hot or warm. The ideal is to carry it in round tuppers in the shape of a boat. We can make it with leeks, potatoes, zucchini and carrots, for example (the combinations are endless).

8. Vegetable stew

If we continue to bet on health, we find another ideal dish: the classic vegetable stew. It is a simple dish to prepare, based on seasonal vegetables (for example cauliflower, carrots, green beans ...).

9. Stuffed peppers

In this case we propose a delicious dish of stuffed peppers made in the oven. We can fill them with quinoa, cheese and tomato, for example. We can also add (or change) the ingredients, using smoked bacon, onion, zucchini... The possibilities are very diverse and will depend on our taste.

10. Tabulate

The tabouleh (or taboule) is a type of salad native to Lebanon and Syria, with very complete ingredients. It can be made with couscous or bulgur (food that comes from wheat). It consists of a cold dish, which is usually eaten in summer (especially in Arabia). Its main ingredients are parsley, olive oil, tomato, lettuce and aromatic herbs.

11. Ham and cheese omelette

Tortilla is another easy dish to make as a takeout to work. We can make very different tortillas, depending on the ingredients we choose.In this case we propose a cheese omelette, sweet ham and tomato, but we can add or remove ingredients (for example, add bacon, onion, etc.). We can serve it as a plate or as a sandwich.

12. Green bean and rice salad

Another salad that we propose is that of rice and green beans. It is made quickly and easily, mixing the ingredients (we can also add carrots). To give it flavor we can add a little mustard, honey and / or olive oil.

13. Cuba style rice

The classic Cuban rice, although few know it, is actually made from white rice, fried egg, tomato sauce and banana. This dish is originally from Cuba but it is very typical in the Canaries. It is a rich and very complete dish on a nutritional level.

14. Chicken rice

We can also choose a delicious plate of rice with chicken and vegetables (carrots, onion, green beans, pepper ...). It is a typical Spanish dish (also very typical in Latin America). To enrich its flavor, we can choose to season the rice with different spices (for example thyme, garlic, bay leaf ...).

15. Chicken breast with mushrooms

Another dish with chicken breast, this time with mushrooms. We can choose to cook the grilled chicken breast, to make it healthier. In addition, we can add a sauce (for example mustard). Another idea is to add a little cooked rice as a garnish, to make the dish more complete.

16. Quinoa salad

Quinoa salad is another dish that cannot be missing from our list. Quinoa is a very nutritious and versatile food, easy to include in salads. We can prepare the salad by mixing the quinoa with chopped vegetables, olive oil, spices and lemon. In addition, we can add pipes or nuts.

17. Macaroni with tomatoes

Another ideal dish is pasta: we bet on some macaroni with tomatoes (cherry tomatoes), which we can poach and season to taste. We can also add aromatic herbs and zucchini. Finally, we can add a little grated cheese on top.

18. Sauteed peas with cuttlefish

The next dish that we propose is very tasty and light, this time based on fish. Cuttlefish is a healthy food that we can accompany with sautéed chickpeas (or with other types of vegetables). On the other hand, cuttlefish contains high levels of vitamins A, B and E, which are beneficial for the nervous system.

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