For this week's post I'm going to cover foods that can be packed for lunch! Please note that I only include amounts of each ingredient (such as turkey) for the nutrition info, you can include whatever you want... :P I really just want to give you an idea as to what is involved. Also, bear in mind these are recipes intended for
anyone to make.
The following recipes are from a Kraft Food & Family Summer '09 magazine:
*Nutrition values are based on each serving.
Creamy Caesar Coleslaw (12 servings, 1/2 cup each):
Ingredients:
- 1 Package (16 oz.) Coleslaw blend (Found with the prepackaged salad)
- 1 cup Kraft Classic Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 cup Grape Tomatoes, Halved (These look like tiny oblong tomatoes, usually packaged in a carton)
Directions: Combine all ingredients. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Info: Calories: 80 - Carbs: 4
Club Sandwich:
Ingredients:
- 2 slices whole wheat bread, toasted or not
- 1 tbsp Mayo
- 1 lettuce leaf
- 1 large slice of tomato
- A few pieces of sliced pickles (or cucumber)
- 6 slices of shaved Oven Roasted Turkey Breast -- probably equivalent to 3 regular slices
- 3 slices cooked bacon (They make packs of fully cooked bacon, all you do is throw it in the broiler for 45 seconds!)
Directions: Spread mayo on toast and fill with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Info: Calories: about 250.
[If you grill, you should try this (make a few extra!). Keep it in the foil and place the packet in a sandwich container - this should help keep moisture and juice in.) It's a great alternative to an everyday sandwich!]
Barbecued Chicken Packet (1 serving):
Ingredients: - 1 small boneless skinless chicken breast half (1/4 lb)
- 1 pineapple ring
- 1 green pepper ring
- 1 tbsp. Kraft Original Barbecue Sauce
Directions:
- Heat grill to medium heat. Place chicken in center of large sheet of heavy-duty foil; top with remaining ingredients.
- Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
- Grill 15 minutes or until chicken is done (165F). Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening packet.
Nutrition Info: Calories: 170 - Carbs: 10 - Protein: 25
More Tips:
*To keep salads from getting soggy, put the dressing on the bottom of the container and toss before eating! Be sure to pack crackers to go along with them. (:
*When you buy produce, prepare some of it when you get home for the following week. Slice up a tomato, peel the lettuce leaves, etc. It makes fixing lunch much, much easier when you already have things prepared. Same goes for bacon -- broil it the night before, put it in a baggie or container, and pop it in the fridge.
*Instead of buying those boxes/bags of individually wrapped cookies and chips, just grab a full sized pack of your favorite item(s) and use the store-brand baggies. When I take snacks to school, I reuse one bag for a few days - I only use it for that one item, though. You could also use a small container if you prefer.
*Get a couple of very small containers for things like dressing or sauces.
Hope you enjoy! (:
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Comments (6)
Great tips; and a very interesting way to do the chicken. Thank you :)
That barbecued chicken looks SO appetizing. I'm going to have to try that!
mmm club sandwich <3
Looks so yummy. I wish I could just eat these pictures.
Looks great! I always bring my lunch to work.
chicken looks orgasmic.