Do you want to start the New Year off by focusing on your physical health? Do you always eat out at restaurants during the work day? Here are 10 gluten free and nut-free lunch box ideas to help get you started on a healthy New Year:
- Quinoa Salad with Vegetables:
- Cooked quinoa mixed with colorful bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with herbs.
- Turkey and Avocado Wrap:
- Use gluten free tortillas to make a wrap with sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Add a spread of gluten free hummus for extra flavor.
- Chicken and Vegetable Skewers:
- Grilled or roasted chicken chunks on skewers, paired with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers. Serve with a side of gluten free dipping sauce.
- Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp:
- Make gluten free rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, rice noodles, lettuce, and mint. Serve with a gluten free and nut-free dipping sauce.
- Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers:
- Halved bell peppers filled with a mixture of cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Top with a sprinkle of cheese, and a dollop of salsa.
- Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps:
- Mix hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise and mustard, and wrap in large lettuce leaves. Add sliced cucumber and carrot sticks as a crunchy side.
- Salmon and Avocado Sushi Bowls:
- Combine cooked sushi rice with flaked salmon, avocado slices, shredded carrots, and cucumber. Drizzle with gluten free soy sauce.
- Chickpea Salad:
- Chickpeas mixed with diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Toss with a lemon vinaigrette for a refreshing salad.
- Vegetable and Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes:
- Hollow out tomatoes and fill them with a mixture of cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, and herbs. Bake until tender.
- Hummus and Veggie Platter:
- Pack a variety of gluten free crackers or rice cakes with individual portions of hummus. Include carrot sticks, celery, and bell pepper strips for dipping.