Lunchtime Inspiration - 11 Healthy Lunch Ideas & Recipes

I am guilty of having the same boring cheese sandwich everyday because I just can't think of anything else to eat. So if you're like me, you'll probably love all these healthy ideas for something that's a little different at lunchtime.

I find lunchtime is the ideal time to have something fresh, healthy and super tasty. Also, if you prepare the salads the night before, with the salad dressing separately, you can have a super lovely lunch ready to go in the morning.

Miso Ramen Noodles with Smoked Mackerel

I have a disclaimer before you make this tasty miso ramen noodle recipe, packed with yummy smoked mackerel. I have never been to Japan. I am not Japanese. I have been to a Japanese restaurant, and I do have friends that have lived in and visited Japan. My recipe might not be 100% authentic, but it sure is tasty! Let me know what you think. 

My children love noodle dishes, and this is a great way to get them trying ingredients they might otherwise not want to try. All the different elements seem to be attractive to kids too. They feel like they are being given a choice of what to eat.

Chicken & Mushroom Ramen

This dish is a winner! In fact, chicken & mushroom ramen could be one of my all time favourites! The children absolutely love it too, which makes dinner time a little easier! 

I used fresh chicken thighs, but you could easily use leftover chicken for an even quicker dish. The poached egg brings the whole noodle dish together with gooey runny egg yolk.

Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli and Mushrooms

This is a very simple recipe with maximum taste - yum!

For the Teriyaki Sauce:
50ml Soy Sauce
50ml Sweet Rice Wine
1 tablespoon soft brown sugar

1 large chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 head of broccoli
10 mushrooms, quartered
3 spring onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

For the sauce, add the ingredients to a pan, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

Now heat your pan to a high heat and stir fry the chicken, broccoli and mushrooms. Add a small amount of water to steam the broccoli. Once the chicken is cooked, add the Teriyaki sauce, spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice.