Imagine you are working in your office, and as the clock inches closer to lunchtime, your stomach starts to rumble. But what if you are on a weight loss journey? Should your lunch box look a bit different than others? Yes, it must. When you are on a weight loss journey, each meal of the day must contribute to your journey. Your office lunches are no different. They must also support you on your journey. However, this does not mean that your meals should look and taste as bland as a salad. There are several office lunch recipes that will support you on your weight loss journey.
The Pexpo team understands how maintaining your health can be challenging if you have no one to guide you. Therefore, we never leave you alone when it comes to your health. This blog shares the most delicious and quick office lunch recipes for you if you are aiming to lose some extra pounds.
Delicious and Filling Office Lunch Recipes for Weight Loss
Below are the healthiest and easy-to-prepare recipes for your office lunch times that will help you on your weight loss journey.
Vegetable Quinoa Pulao
Quinoa, also known as the most effective superfood, is a fantastic alternative to rice. It becomes your reliable companion on your weight loss journey as it is packed with essential amino acids, fibre and protein.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 green chilli, slit
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Take 2 cups of water and cook 1 cup of quinoa in it until the water gets absorbed completely and the quinoa gets fluffy.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and add cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf and cumin seeds to it.
- Once aromatic, add green chillies and onion to it. Saute them until the onion turns golden brown.
- Add tomatoes to this and cook until soft. Now, add all the vegetables of your choice, such as garam masala and turmeric powder.
- Cook the vegetables until tender and mix them in the cooked quinoa.
- Stir well and season with salt. Garnish it with coriander and pack your healthiest office lunch.
Paneer and Spinach Wrap
This recipe is a myth buster if you think you cannot enjoy a wrap on your weight loss journey. Made with all healthy ingredients, a paneer and spinach wrap is loaded with fibre and protein, making it ideal for you to lose weight.
Ingredients:
- 100g paneer (cottage cheese), cubed
- 1 cup spinach leaves, washed and chopped
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 small tomato, sliced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 whole wheat tortilla or roti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Mint chutney for spreading
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pan and add cumin seeds to it.
- Add sliced onion to the oil and cook them until translucent.
- Add spinach and cook it until wilted.
- Toss paneer cubes, salt and garam masala. Let the paneer cook until lightly browned.
- Warm a whole wheat roti or tortilla on a pan.
- Spread a layer of mint chutney on the base.
- Place the paneer and spinach mixture on this roti or tortilla and place sliced tomatoes on it.
- Wrap tightly and pack your lunch.
Millet Upma
Millets are one of the most popular companions of individuals on weight loss journeys. They are perfect for an Indian diet. Millet upma is the most filling and light recipe for office lunches.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup foxtail millet, rinsed
- 1 small carrot, diced
- 1 small capsicum, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, slit
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal (split black gram)
- 1 tsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- 1 tbsp ghee or olive oil
Instructions:
- Cook millet in 2 cups of water until soft.
- Take a pan and heat ghee in it. Add mustard seeds to it along with chana dal and urad dal.
- Once they start to splutter, add onion and green chilli and saute them until golden brown.
- Add vegetables like capsicum and carrot to cook until tender.
- Mix in the cooked millet and add turmeric powder and salt.
- Stir it well and garnish with coriander to pack a wholesome and energy-boosting office lunch.
Conclusion
Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the key measures you must take for your health. This might seem challenging, but it can never be neglected. Maintaining a diet becomes even more challenging when you are on a weight loss journey. But, with the above recipes, your office lunches can be made fun and filling even when on a weight loss journey. Also, remember all these recipes will be healthy for you only when you carry them in the right lunch box. So, choose the best ones from Pexpo’s range of stainless steel office lunch boxes that are safe and non-toxic.