Quick lunch recipes

Make this iconic Reuben sandwich the traditional way – an irresistible blend of corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese and sauce – or opt for pastrami if you prefer

Make this elegant yet filling trout and pearl couscous salad in just 20 minutes. Serving four, it's a great lunch or dinner option in the summer

This easy packed lunch is as delicious as it is nutritious, with crunchy cucumber and radishes and a herby, creamy dressing

Let your little ones create their own smiley faces using storecupboard rice cakes, veg and hummus or nut butter – it makes a quick and entertaining lunch

Make our ham, cheese and egg bagel sandwich for lunch with the help of your air-fryer. Serve with chilli jam or red onion chutney for added tang

Replace bread wraps with lettuce to make a quick and healthy lunch. With a chicken, radish and cucumber filling, the satay dip adds spicy sweetness

Try this takeaway favourite served with rice, or simply on its own as part of a buffet-style meal. It can work as a main course or starter to share

Use an air fryer to create this tempting dish of tender chicken breasts coated in garlic, sweet paprika and herbs. Mix up the spices for interest or keep it plain if you prefer

Make your own baguettes and pesto to make these pizza-inspired sandwiches for the whole family. They're surprisingly quick and easy to make and are great for lunch or a light dinner

Use leftovers from our garlic & parmesan breaded chicken with quick giardiniera to make this easy caesar wrap. It makes a great lunch on busy days

These meal prep grain bowls use one base and two deliciously different toppings. Choose from avocado, olives and rocket or chickpeas, beetroot and orange

Use an air-fryer to make this cheese & bacon frittata – you can add chilli flakes for heat, then sprinkle with parsley to serve

Make our spicy beef for dinner, then use the leftovers to make this filling sandwich with homemade pink pickled onions and punchy greens

Turn oily fish into a scoopable dip for a great way to encourage kids to eat more of it. Oily fish, such as mackerel, is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids

A healthy burger that's filling too. These are great for anyone after a satisfying bite low in calories.

Give your lunch box a moreish makeover - take the ingredients separately and assemble for a fresh and healthy midday meal

Use roast beef leftovers to make this quinoa salad with a punchy chimichurri dressing for lunch the next day

Packed lunch day with nothing in the fridge? This simple storecupboard pasta will save the day. Add any veg or fresh herbs you have, and use any pasta shapes

Give classic Welsh rarebit a tangy twist with lime pickle in this easy lunch. If you don’t have any, this could work well with spicy mango chutney instead

Rustle up a spicy tuna wrap for a flavour-packed lunch, ideal to pack in a lunchbox for work or school. Spring onions, gherkins and capers all go well in it too, if you want to use up what’s in the fridge

Layer the ingredients in this salad in a large container, with the more tender leaves on top away from the dressing on the bottom, then shake it at lunchtime to perfectly distribute the dressing

Use leftovers from our garlic & parmesan breaded chicken with quick giardiniera to make this easy sandwich. It's an ideal lunch for busy workdays

Pan-fry lean chicken breast with lime, chilli and garlic, then pile onto seeded tortilla wraps. Cool before assembling if packing for lunch