You will pre-cook lunches in order to take-and-go.
Consider investing in a thermos for hot lunches.
Sunday is a good day for prep. It should take close to an hour and you'll have your lunch ready for the whole week.
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INGREDIENTS
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3 heads of romaine lettuce
1 bag of baby Spinach
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1 red onion- sliced
1 package of alfalfa or broccoli sprouts
1 bunch swiss chard or kale, stems removed and leaves cut into ribbons
Organic cherry tomatoes
Green onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
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1 loaf of gluten-free bread (for sandwiches)
1 pack of organic corn tortillas or gluten-free wraps
4 cups cooked quinoa (2 cups dried)
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1/2 lb organic boneless skinless chicken breast
1 can of wild caught tuna
1 package of no-nitrate turkey bacon (optional for Cobb salad)
2 pastured or organic eggs
Vegan butter
Avocado mayo- optional (for burritos)
Salsa-optional (for burritos)
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Frozen organic sweet corn
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Allow your chicken to sit out for about 30 minutes prior to cooking
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Season the chicken with garlic salt and pepper. In a skillet, over medium-high heat, add 1 TBSP vegan butter and melt.
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Add the chicken and cook until golden and crisp on both sides, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken when temp reaches 165 degrees. Thinly slice and store in fridge.
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Cook turkey bacon according to package directions, but into pieces and store in fridge.
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​Wash and cut up your romaine lettuce into bite size pieces.
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Thinly slice your red and green onions and store in fridge in separate containers.
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Cook your corn, cool and store in fridge
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Hard boil your eggs ( Put eggs in enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover and boil for 3-4 minutes then turn off heat. Let the eggs sit in the water for 5-7 minutes then transfer into ice cold water. Carefully peel and discard the shell. Cut each egg in half and store away for cobb salad.
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Make your dressing
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Cobb dressing
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Whisk all ingredients together and store in fridge.