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Teen Lunch Ideas

A collection of satisfying and nutritious lunch ideas for teens that are easy to prepare and customizable.
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Temps de préparation 30 minutes
Temps de cuisson 15 minutes
Temps total 45 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Type de plat: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingrédients
  

Protein Staples
  • 1 whole Rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1 pack Tuna
  • 2 pieces Boiled eggs For protein boost
  • 1 cup Tofu cubes
  • 1 cup Sliced turkey
Buildable Carbs
  • 4 wraps Whole grain wraps
  • 4 pieces Mini naan
  • 2 cups Quinoa cups, cooked
  • 2 cups Leftover rice
  • 4 pieces Small bagels
Grab-and-Go Veg
  • 2 cups Shredded carrots
  • 2 cups Baby cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes For salads or snacking
  • 1 bag Salad mix
  • 1 cup Pre-sliced peppers
Flavor Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Hummus
  • 1 cup Pesto
  • 1 cup Guacamole
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt ranch
  • 1 cup Nut or seed butter
Sweet Bites
  • 2 pieces Apple slices
  • 1 cup Berries
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips For a treat
  • 1/4 cup Coconut flakes
  • 1 piece Mini dark chocolate square

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare protein by shredding rotisserie chicken or boiling eggs.
  2. Cook quinoa or rice as needed, and store in separate containers.
  3. Chop and prepare vegetables, placing into portable containers.
  4. Spread flavor add-ins like hummus or guacamole on wraps or plates.
Assembly
  1. Layer protein, veggies, and extras on your base of carbs like wraps or naan.
  2. Roll wraps tightly and slice for easy packing.
  3. Pack any wet ingredients separately to keep lunch fresh.

Notes

For best results, prep components on Sundays and mix and match throughout the week to provide variety. Always pack an ice pack with cold items and a thermos for hot meals.