Taking Healthy Lunches to Work Instead of Fast Fooding It

I’ve been seeing a lot of great-looking lunches for “Back to School” and it struck me how perfect they’d be for “Never Left Work” lunches.

Not only does packing your own lunch save money (can you believe how much it costs to get a sandwich or salad these days, and Heaven help you if you want both), it also saves the time and effort it takes to battle the lunch crowd.

Most importantly, however, is the fact that it’s SO much healthier to take your own lunch – especially if you’re smart about it and prepare a lunch that’s as healthy and filling as it is delicious.

The picture, here, and the recipe below are from a feature on Southern Living.com.  This Sweet Chili-Lime Noodles with Vegetables recipe is part of a feature called Power Up Your Lunch.  There are several recipes, but this one just begged to be the one I focused on.  It’s a lime thing.

I’m actually re-structuring the recipe, size wise, and making it for lunch this afternoon.  I’m feeling kind of kicky, so I think I’ll throw in some firm tofu seasoned with lime and pepper.  Check out the other recipes by clicking the link above.

Sweet Chili-Lime Noodles with Vegetables
1 cup cooked whole grain spaghetti (2 oz. uncooked)
2 cups shredded bok choy (or shredded cabbage)
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup fresh snow peas
Sweet Chili-Lime Sauce (recipe below)
1/4 cup shredded cooked chicken (optional)

1. Place pasta, next 4 ingredients, and, if desired, chicken in a medium-size microwave-safe plastic container. Cover with lid, and shake to combine.
2. Lift 1 corner of lid to allow steam to escape. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Sweet Chili-Lime Sauce
2 tablespoons bottled sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

Mix all ingredients until combined.
 

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