Lunch should have its own thread

[ringo]

Hot salt beef bagel with gherkins and mustard

 

[miss direct]

I went out and had a chicken and almond salad. Only got to have a few bites though as was being hurried along. Also felt awkward as my colleague is fasting. Got it boxed up and will have the rest tonight.

 

[gentlegreen]

I need to get some sort of simple, low-calorie dressing organised for my lunchtime sprout salad - today's being mung and fenugreek - something to bring out the nuttiness ...

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Unhealthy lunch. An Aldi burger with cheese added to the burger itself in a wholemeal bap. I'm not normal a fan of such things and picked them up by mistake, but it was alright. A few fish fingers to keep in company so there wasn't to much bread and some Yorkshire Pickle. Odd combination, but worked rather well.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

I need to get some sort of simple, low-calorie dressing organised for my lunchtime sprout salad - today's being mung and fenugreek - something to bring out the nuttiness ...

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Do you sprout these from dry beans. They look nice, although more as a side dish to my tastes.

 

[gentlegreen]

Do you sprout these from dry beans. They look nice, although more as a side dish to my tastes.

Yes.
They make it possible to eat beans uncooked and the process converts the stored energy into things like vitamin C.
They have a peanutty flavour - the fenugreek - also a legume - is slightly hot.

 

[Biddlybee]

Pizzas (one pepperoni, one margherita with added onions, olives, sun dried tomatoes and feta, half a one with only cheese and salami for tomato refusenik), with salad.

 

[Thimble Queen]

Salad: multi coloured quinoa, bulgar wheat, a tin of black beans, a tin of sweet corn, tomatoes, spring onion and cucumber. Dressing: juice of half a lime, chilli flakes, cumin, olive oil, splash of water, salt and pepper.

 

[miss direct]

Two egg omelette cooked in fry light, with spring onion, coriander and a bit of cheese, served on wholemeal toast, with cucumber and spicy ezme - a sort of tomato and pepper paste.

 

[gentlegreen]

I need to get some sort of simple, low-calorie dressing organised for my lunchtime sprout salad - today's being mung and fenugreek - something to bring out the nuttiness ...

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I dscovered today that my usual dressing - low cal honey and mustard works quite well - though it does rather overwhelm rather than compliment the nuttiness ...

 

[sojourner]

Got more of that discounted chipotle smoked ham. Just stuffed meself with three big butties of it, a big tomato, and loads of lettuce. Feel all sleepy now.

 

[polly]

I went out and had a chicken and almond salad. Only got to have a few bites though as was being hurried along. Also felt awkward as my colleague is fasting. Got it boxed up and will have the rest tonight.

I skipped lunch yesterday because my colleague was fasting and I felt bad enough drinking water in front of him! I don't know how people manage a full day of work without a drink. Props.

Today I was wfh as usual and had a huge pitta with hummus, cheese, hot sauce and salad. Then coffee and an Oreo Dairy Milk.

 

[Thimble Queen]

Falafel, hummus wrap with fizzy water.

 

[ringo]

Making Greek salads for lunch all this week, lovely

 

[Thimble Queen]

Left over veggie chilli and sweet potato from last night

 

[Rebelda]

Beans on toast with brown sauce.

 

[Espresso]

Some marinated herring, mixed with even more dill, chopped onion, garlic mayonnaise, cucumber slivers as made with a potato peeler all stuffed into a wholemeal pitta. This was splendid stuff.

 

[Biddlybee]

Falafel pitta with salady bits, houmous and sriracha.

 

[iona]

Beans on toast with brown sauce.

I'm having beans on toast (rye sourdough I think?) too. I was looking forward to it until reading this, now I want brown sauce Have to add some chilli or something instead...

 

[polly]

Zesty bean quinoa with added wild garlic kimchi, avocado, cayenne pepper and pumpkin seeds. (Iceland's understanding of the word 'zesty' is obviously quite different from most people's. Not so much as a peppercorn in there.) Fizzy water.

 

[mrs quoad]

FROOT

 

[Biddlybee]

Rainbow bagels, cheese and chili jam for me, salami for her, carrots, cucumber, crisps, flapjacks, party rings and squash.

 

[Rebelda]

Lettuce, watercress, red cabbage, cucumber, mint, fake feta, balsamic and hps. Delish.

 

[Thimble Queen]

Same as yesterday. Hummus and falafel but in a wrap today.

 

[Rebelda]

Lettuce, watercress, fennel, griddled courgette, fake feta, mint, hps, oil and vinegar.

 

[polly]

Are you not eating carbs, Rebelda? I'm starting to worry about the lack of bread in your diet.

I had two rolls with cheese, hot sauce, mayo and lettuce. About to have a coffee.

 

[May Kasahara]

The tastiest couscous thing I've ever made, with carrots, carrot tops, mint, parsley, feta, pinenuts, broad beans, goldenberries and a pomegranate molasses dressing.

 

[Rebelda]

Are you not eating carbs, Rebelda? I'm starting to worry about the lack of bread in your diet.

I had two rolls with cheese, hot sauce, mayo and lettuce. About to have a coffee.

Not on weekdays - although I did on Friday and yesterday because: essay, ear infection.

 

[Biddlybee]

Tuna salad panini, hula hoops.

 

[moose]

I need to get some sort of simple, low-calorie dressing organised for my lunchtime sprout salad - today's being mung and fenugreek - something to bring out the nuttiness ...

I like this one:
50 ml orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar or rice vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 small clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Shake it up in a jar. You'll only need a teaspoon or two on your salad as it's very flavoursome.