Lunchbox recipes
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Cheese & bacon turnovers
These moreish pastries are ideal for lunch, a picnic or buffet. They’ll keep for up to three days
Puff pastry pizzas
Have fun preparing these puff pastry pizzas with kids. Chop up any veg you have into small pieces and let everyone choose their own toppings
Coronation chickpea sandwich filler
Create this veggie version of sandwich favourite Coronation chicken using chickpeas. It makes a lovely addition to a summer picnic menu.
Fish finger hot dogs
A twist on a classic fish finger sandwich the whole family will love. Try lightly salting the cod to firm it up before cooking
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Take your favourite treat on the go by transforming crumble into this sliceable bake made with seasonal plums. The squares are lovely served warm
Chipotle & lime prawn burrito bowls
Serve up a big bowl of colour with this easy prawn burrito bowl, with zingy chipotle and lime flavours. Full of nutrients, it provides four of your 5-a-day
Chicken tikka pasties
Make these moreish pasties for a picnic. They’re easy to pack up and take with you, and inspired by the flavours of a chicken tikka slice
Banana oat muffins with mix & match toppings
Rustle up some oat and banana muffins and top with blueberries, a raspberry, date slices or chopped nuts. Great in lunchboxes, they're perfect for kids
Cheesy black bean quesadillas
Inspire kids to start cooking with these easy cheesy black bean quesadillas. We've listed all the equipment they'll need, along with an easy-to-follow method
Vegan salad bowl
Whip up an easy vegan salad, with beans, radish, pickled cabbage and couscous. Bursting with flavour, it makes a satisfying dinner or lunch on the go
Falafel lunchbox
Make this falafel salad fun with a bento-style lunchbox. It's great for toddlers and young children who prefer lunches with lots of individual elements. Use shop-bought falafel or make our Edamame falafel
Hummus rainbow wraps
Make these colourful rainbow wraps, with hummus, beetroot, carrot, feta and baby spinach for a quick and easy veggie lunch for the whole family
Super-salad wraps
Make an exciting vegetarian salad wrap with crunchy veg for texture and a good hit of cheddar cheese. Perfect for packing into a lunchbox
Omelette in a bun
Make this tasty vegetarian omelette roll for lunchboxes, or a quick and easy dinner for kids. It's guaranteed to satisfy fussy eaters
Vegan banh mi
Make this decadent vegan sandwich using veggies and hummus with an Asian dressing and hot sauce all stuffed inside a baguette. Great for a filling lunch
Sesame, edamame & chicken noodle salad
Pack a picnic for the family with this healthy wholewheat noodle lunch with chicken, edamame, broccoli and sesame seeds. Make it in just 20 minutes
Cheese, Marmite & spinach pinwheels
Make these easy pinwheels with cheddar, Marmite and spinach flavours to serve with soup or as part of a family picnic. Freeze before baking, if you prefer
Salmon pasta salad with lemon & capers
Use frozen, skinless wild salmon fillets for a cheap and filling lunch on the go. This low-calorie, healthy dish couldn't be easier to whip up
Coronation chicken salad
Rustle up this healthy and filling coronation chicken salad for a packed lunch in just five minutes using our roast chicken cooked beforehand to save time
Chicken with Spanish-style butter beans
Stuck for lunchbox inspiration? Try this healthy chicken and butterbean salad, which will fill you up for the afternoon and deliver four of your 5-a-day
Mozzarella, pepper & aubergine calzone
Try these healthy Italian-inspired mozzarella, pepper and aubergine calzones for a working lunch, or pack up and eat outdoors on a warm day
Lunchbox pasta salad
Rustle up this pasta salad for kids' lunchboxes. Customise with ham, prawns or eggs for a dose of protein – or cheese if catering for vegetarian diets
Tortellini with pesto & broccoli
A speedy pasta salad with Mediterranean flavours - perfect for packed lunches
Chicken enchilada wraps
Use homemade wholemeal flatbreads instead of shop-bought tortillas in this recipe – perfect for wrapping up our lean spicy chicken. It counts as 3 of your 5-a-day, too