For some people, lunch is one of the most forgettable meals of the day, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Even when you are taking things easy, you can make your lunch one of the most delicious meals that you enjoy each day. Having casual lunch foods ready to make at home can make your life easier and ensure that you always enjoy your lunches as much as you should.
Empanadas
Casual lunch foods tend to be easy to eat with your hands, and empanadas are a great option that can bring a little fun into your lunchtime routine. The great thing about empanadas is that you can really make them in any flavor that you want. From vegetarian to dessert versions, you can make a variety of empanadas that you will enjoy. Empanadas are also very quick to throw together and will always satisfy your appetite and leave you with great leftovers for another amazing lunch.
Calzones
Calzones are another amazing lunch item that can level up your lunchtime experience. Calzones are basically folded pizzas that can be eaten without utensils. With a calzone you get all the flavor of pizza, in a more concise and less messy package. You can make a single kind of calzones for lunch, or provide a variety of toppings for a crowd so everyone can customize their hand held pizza pocket. Get everyone involved in making their own calzones, if you’re feeding a crowd, and things will go very quickly.
Summer Rolls
For a low-carb option that you can serve cold, try making summer rolls with dipping sauces. Summer rolls are sometimes called fresh spring rolls, rainbow rolls, or rice paper rolls, but the delicious customizability remains the same no matter what you call it. Since these are generally served cold, you can prepare them well ahead of time without worrying about reheating them. The proteins, vegetables and dipping sauces can be mixed and matched to perfectly fit the occasion and your taste buds.
Making lunch should be a fun and easy experience which leaves you with time to enjoy your meal. These options are just a starting point to get you thinking about the incredible lunches you can make. Start exploring and making lunch one of the best parts of your day.
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