Chickpea Salad With Lemon Yogurt Dressing
Bring this protein-packed salad to work or school in a well-sealed container in a thermal lunch bag. Give it a shake just before opening to redistribute the creamy dressing.
Bring this protein-packed salad to work or school in a well-sealed container in a thermal lunch bag. Give it a shake just before opening to redistribute the creamy dressing.
High-fibre beans, meat and vegetables get all rolled up in a tortilla for a quick and nutritious lunch. Bake the dish as described then divide it into packages or bake the burritos individually wrapped in foil. A quick reheat in the microwave at school will make an irresistible lunch.
This flavourful snack has the benefits of being low in saturated fat and a source of iron and folate. Pack in plastic bags or airtight containers for on-the-road snacks or school lunches.
Store-bought granola bars sound healthy but at times they are no better than a chocolate bar. Why not make your own? They are great to add to your child's lunch or for after school snacks.
"Two of my daughters love this salad so much that they actually beg for it in their school lunches," says Janet. The light mix of Oriental flavors looks great and scores high on the satisfying crunch scale.
Breakfast replenishes the body's energy supply after the nightlong fast and plays an important role in children's performance at school. Thus these tasty bars not only work for the morning rush but also as a treat with lunch.
Chicken is delicious either hot or cold, so save some for lunch the next day. Wrap the chicken in foil and include a pita and some lettuce and tahini for your child to assemble the falafel at school.
This will probably become a family favourite, since it also works well cold in the lunch box. Send it to school along with carrot and celery sticks and some crackers or a granola bar. Serve alongside Roasted Ginger Carrots (recipe link below).
This will probably become a family favourite, since it also works well cold in the lunch box. Send it to school along with carrot and celery sticks and some crackers or a granola bar. Serve alongside Vegetable and Rice Pilaf (recipe link below).
As well as a great family dinner, this is ideal for lunch. Make extra pork and for dinner, serve it with rice and Greek salad. The next day, put the extra cooked cubes in a container to enjoy cold for lunch. Send along some pita bread and put some tzatziki in another container for your child to assemble a very tasty sandwich at school.
