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    Lunch

    30+ Lunch Ideas

    What’s for lunch? You’ll never dread those three words again with my collection of tasty homemade lunch recipes. They’re flavorful, easy, and healthy. 

    Included are some of my favorite Indian lunch recipes like my very popular Paneer Kathi Rolls, Bombay Sandwich, and Uttapam. A great make-ahead meal, Uttapam freezes well, making them a quick and healthy idea. 

    Healthy vegetarian options such as Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Bisque, Sprouted Mung Bean Salad, and Vegetable Hakka Noodles. A great way to get your kids to eat extra veggies.

    From soups, salads, to sandwiches this collection has something for everyone and will make lunchtime easy. Enjoy!

    photo collage of easy and fun kids school lunch box foods

    Lunch Box Ideas For Kids

    chana saag served with rice

    Chana Saag | Curried Chickpeas with Spinach

    veggie chana burger served with sriracha mayo

    Masala Chickpea Burgers

    2 chalupas served in a white bowl topped with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese

    EASY Black Bean Chalupas with Crispy Buttery Shells

    mushroom barley soup served in 3 white bowls

    Instant Pot Mushroom Barley soup

    three white bowls with tortellini soup

    Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup

    lasagna soup served in a white bowl, garnished with cheese and parsley

    Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

    chicken cilantro soup served in a white bowl

    Instant Pot Chicken Cilantro Soup

    pasta fagioli soup served with sliced baguette

    Instant Pot Pasta Fagioli Soup

    chicken tortilla soup served in bowl

    Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup with Homemade Baked Chips

    kale salad with tomatoes, almonds and dried cranberries

    Kale Salad with Cranberries and Almonds

    Creamy Tomato Bisque served in 3 bowls

    Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Bisque

    leftover casserole served in a black dish

    Leftover Casserole

    upma served in 3 white bowls

    Upma | Rava Upma | Sooji Upma

    arugula salad in a heart shaped serving bowl

    Arugula Salad with Lemon Balsamic Dressing

    Stir Fried Ramen Noodles

    TikTok Ramen Noodles - Buttery, Spicy, Delish!

    butternut squash soup served in 2 white bowls

    Butternut Squash Soup | Instant Pot and Stove Top Recipe

    miso soup served in 2 bowls

    Spicy Miso Ramen

    2 bowls of chicken noodle soup with kale

    Chicken Noodle Soup with Kale

    Uttapam served with cilantro chutney and coconut chutney

    Uttapam

    Mung Bean Salad in bowls with toppings

    Sprouted Mung Bean Salad

    quinoa idli served with coconut chutney

    Quinoa Idli

    cucumber salad in a white bowl

    Kakdi Koshimbir | Indian Cucumber Salad

    chutney sandwich with chips

    Bombay Sandwich

    quinoa dosa served with chutney, potatoes and sambar

    Quinoa Oats Dosa

    chicken kathi rolls

    Chicken Kathi Rolls

    vegetable hakka noodles

    Vegetable Hakka Noodles

    Gobi Manchurian served over hakka noodles

    Gobi Manchurian

    Thalipeeth served with yogurt, pickle and chutney

    Thalipeeth | Savory Multigrain Flatbread

    cauliflower tacos served in a white bowl

    Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

    paneer kathi rolls

    Easy Paneer Kathi Roll

    quesadillas on a tray with avocado and salsa on the side

    Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

    Fiesta Quinoa Salad in 3 bowls

    EASY Fiesta Quinoa Salad

    Mango Salad served in 2 white bowls

    Spicy Mango Salad

    chicken mulligatawny soup served in 2 bowls

    Instant Pot Chicken Mulligatawny Soup

    Coconut Curry Noodle Soup | Instant Pot & Stove Top Recipe

    Corn Poblano chowder in 3 white bowls

    Instant Pot Corn Poblano Chowder

    Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas

    citrusy lentil soup served in 2 white bowls

    Citrusy lentil soup - Instant Pot Recipe

    Roasted Beet Salad in a bowl

    Beet Salad

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    Hi, I'm Archana: a former software engineer, now a full-time blogger. I am a mother of two boys who share my love for food and cooking. Words I love to hear are, “Mom, what’s for dinner?” The same words I say to my mom every time we speak. I live in the greater New York City Area with my husband and sons.

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