10-Minute Lunches
Satisfying, practical lunch ideas for busy weekdays. All recipes are designed to be on the table in 10 minutes or less.
Quick Lunch Ideas
A selection of filling, easy-to-make lunches with clear step-by-step instructions.
A protein-packed salad combining canned tuna, chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, and a light lemon-olive oil dressing. No cooking required — just mix and serve.
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 1 can (160 g) tuna in water, drained
- 1 can (400 g) chickpeas, rinsed
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- ½ cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil + juice of 1 lemon
- Salt, pepper, fresh parsley
Steps
- Combine tuna, chickpeas, red onion, and cucumber in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
Tip: Add a handful of rocket or baby spinach to bulk up the salad without extra prep.
A large flour tortilla filled with hummus, roasted red pepper, shredded carrot, baby spinach, and crumbled feta. Fresh, filling, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 1 large flour tortilla (30 cm)
- 3 tbsp hummus
- ½ cup baby spinach
- 1 roasted red pepper, sliced
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- 30 g feta cheese, crumbled
Steps
- Lay the tortilla flat and spread hummus over the centre, leaving a 4 cm border.
- Layer spinach, roasted pepper, carrot, and feta in the centre.
- Fold in the sides, then roll up firmly from the bottom.
- Cut in half diagonally and serve, or wrap tightly for later.
Tip: Warm the tortilla briefly in a dry pan before rolling — it becomes more flexible and easier to wrap.
Cooked grains (rice, quinoa, or farro) topped with roasted vegetables, greens, and a creamy tahini-lemon dressing. A versatile template for using leftovers.
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 1 cup cooked grain of choice
- ½ cup roasted or raw vegetables
- Handful of mixed greens
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1–2 tbsp water
- Salt, garlic powder, sesame seeds
Steps
- Warm cooked grains in a microwave (1–2 min) or use them at room temperature.
- Arrange grains, vegetables, and greens in a bowl.
- Whisk tahini, lemon juice, water, salt, and garlic powder into a smooth dressing.
- Drizzle dressing over the bowl and top with sesame seeds.
Tip: Batch-cook a large quantity of grains on the weekend to assemble bowls quickly throughout the week.