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Favorite Homemade Lunch Ideas
Make quick work of deciding what to make (and actually making!) lunch with these easy homemade lunch ideas—including easy hummus and pita. They work at home, to pack for school, for a day at home—for you and the kids!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
0
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
lunch
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
1
Calories:
253
kcal
Author:
Amy Palanjian
Equipment
Easy Lunchbox
Storage Containers
Ingredients
1
whole wheat pita bread
¼
cup
hummus
¼
cup
thinly sliced cucumber, carrots, lettuce, and/or cherry tomatoes
1
ounce
cubed cheese
(optional)
½
cup
sliced fruit
(optional)
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Cut the pita bread into wedges and serve with the hummus and desired veggies. Add cheese and a side of fruit if desired.
Notes
Warm the pita bread slightly if desired.
Very thinly
slice raw veggies
and the bread for toddlers to ensure it's easy to chew.
Think of a main item for lunch, then surround it with a few other types of foods such as fruit, veggies, dairy, whole grains, and a drink.
Add
peanut-free snacks
or
lunch snacks
as needed to make any idea more filling.
Take shortcuts as needed, including salad kits, precooked rice, canned beans, and frozen veggies.
Include a drink with lunch, such as milk or water.
Invest in
durable lunch boxes
if you'll be sending lunches to school or daycare.
Nutrition
Calories:
253
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
41
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Sodium:
470
mg
|
Potassium:
281
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
42
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
36
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg