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5 Easy & Cheap Lunch Ideas | Quick, FUN & Healthy Lunchbox Meals for School, Work & Home

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Julia Pacheco
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
  3. 3Press each triangle into the bottom and up the sides of a greased muffin tin to form a cup.
  4. 4Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into each dough cup.
  5. 5Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce in each cup.
  6. 6Add a few slices of pepperoni on top of the cheese.
  7. 7Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper over each cup.
  8. 8Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  9. 9Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  10. 10Serve warm and enjoy your Easy Pizza Cups!

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. 3In another bowl, mix the sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. 4Add the grated zucchini, grated carrots, and applesauce to the wet ingredients and stir until mixed.
  5. 5Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. 6Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. 7Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  8. 8Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. 9Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. 1Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
  3. 3In a separate small bowl, mix together the ranch dressing, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
  4. 4Pour the ranch dressing mixture over the chicken salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
  5. 5Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the salad.
  6. 6Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for the flavors to meld.

Equipment

mixing bowlsmall bowlserving dish

Ingredients

  • 8 slices whole grain bread
  • 1 cup cooked turkey breast, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Lettuce leaves, for garnish
  • Tomato slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. 2Spread a generous layer of the garlic and herb cream cheese on one side of each slice of bread.
  3. 3On four slices of bread, layer the sliced turkey breast evenly over the cream cheese.
  4. 4Add lettuce leaves and tomato slices on top of the turkey.
  5. 5Top with the remaining slices of bread, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
  6. 6Cut each sandwich in half diagonally.
  7. 7Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap for later.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup Doritos, crushed
  • 1/2 cup taco dressing
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. 2In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, and cilantro.
  3. 3In a small bowl, mix together the taco dressing, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad and toss to combine thoroughly.
  5. 5Add the crushed Doritos to the salad and gently fold them in to avoid crushing them too much.
  6. 6Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or spices as desired.
  7. 7Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. 8Serve chilled as a side dish or main dish.

Equipment

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