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3 EASY Low Carb Lunches for Work

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Hi Gang,

My name is Alexandra and I’ve always struggled with trying to eat healthy at the office. I’m a Precious Metal Trader in Boca Raton, so my work day can be quite hectic; not to mention stressful! It’s all too easy to run out and grab something fast, but it’s usually at the expense of your waistline!

Although I’ve succumbed to a fast-food run every once in a blue moon (don’t pretend you haven’t), I’ve come up with 5 healthy, easy & delicious meals you can make at home or in the office! I have a large kitchen at work so I make this all here, but they can easily be made at home or even at your desk! In addition, I’ll include 5 healthy snacks I love to munch on that totally satisfy my 3 o’clock snack cravings!

 Tuna Stuffed Peppers

Tuna Stuffed Pepper

Tuna Stuffed Pepper

This dish isn’t only healthy, but it comes out looking super fancy and your co-workers will be jealous of your delicious lunch! Feel free to substitute egg salad or chicken salad if tuna isn’t your thing!

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Gourmet Turkey Roll-ups

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This low carb dish is always filling. I like to pair this with sliced apples. Brie is a great cheese to have with fruit, and I find the apples add a delicious crunch!

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Asian Chicken Salad

Photo Credit: Myrecipes.com

Photo Credit: Myrecipes.com

This light and refreshing salad is the perfect blend of delicious and nutritious! Omit the chicken and opt for tofu to make this a vegetarians dream.

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I hope you enjoy making these simple lunches at work! They’re healthy, delicious and will leave you full without feeling weighed down!

YUMMM! ☺
Happy Eating!

Love,
Alexandra

**BONUS: 5 HEALTHY SNACKS**

1) Celery with Peanut Butter & Raisins
2) Hummus with Carrots and Sliced Red/Yellow Peppers
3) Guacamole with Honey Whole Wheat Pretzel Sticks
4) Greek Yogurt with Chopped Fruit
5) Sliced Apples with Almond Butter and/or Peanut Butter

Tuna Stuffed Peppers

This dish isn’t only healthy, but it comes out looking super fancy and your co-workers will be jealous of your delicious lunch! 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Tuna
  • 1 stalk Celery
  • Baby Carrots as many as you'd like
  • 1 package Mayo optional if you want to keep it super healthy
  • 1 package Spicy Brown Mustard also optional
  • 1 tsp Horseradish my Nana’s secret ingredient; also optional
  • 1 Bell Pepper

Method
 

  1. Dice up the celery and carrots.
  2. Add in the mayo, spicy brown mustard & horseradish.
  3. Mix it all together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Stuff it into the pepper. I prefer yellow or orange peppers for this!

Gourmet Turkey Roll-ups

This low carb dish is always filling. Pair this with sliced apples for that delicious crunch!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 slices Turkey my favorite is the Boar’s Head Honey Maple
  • 1 cup Arugula or any type of lettuce you like
  • 3 slices Brie Cheese thinly sliced; this can be optional or substituted for a different cheese
  • Silvered Almonds
  • Boar's Head Honey Mustard optional

Method
 

  1. Lay turkey out flat on a plate.
  2. Place 1 piece of Brie cheese in center.
  3. Add slivered almonds.
  4. Add the arugula (I press it down so it’s easier to work with).
  5. Add a drizzle of Honey Mustard.
  6. Roll it up!

Asian Chicken Salad

This light and refreshing salad is the perfect blend of delicious and nutritious!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Large Tupperware
  • 1 bag Lettuce I buy the FreshExpress Spring Mix
  • 1 Handful of Silvered Almonds
  • 1 Handful of Craisins my favorite are the Ocean Spray ones!)
  • 4 oz Chicken grilled
  • 2 tbsp Makato Ginger Dressing hands down THE best ginger dressing you will ever taste!

Method
 

  1. Microwave 6 pieces of Tyson Grilled Chicken for 80 seconds.
    **If you don’t already know about this, Tyson makes frozen re-sealable bags of grilled chicken! I keep one bag in my freezer at home and one in my freezer at work. I take some out; microwave them for 80 seconds, and BOOM…juicy grilled chicken without firing up a grill! It’s my go-to throughout the week when I want to add some protein to a meal, and what I use to make this salad! **
  2. Add lettuce to the Tupperware.
  3. Chop up the chicken and throw it in the Tupperware.
  4. Sprinkle in sliced almonds.
  5. Toss in some Craisins.
  6. Pour Makato dressing over salad.
  7. Cover it up with the lid and SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE!!!
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Comments

  1. I eat paleo and I love the idea of the tuna stuffed pepper. I never thought to stuff it with a cold meat. I do ground turkey baked stuffed peppers and I even make stuffed acorn squash, but this will have to go on the list of easy- peasy work meals. Thanks for sharing!