Come the new year, the plunge into the routine hustle is all too real. Complete with school runs, meetings, calls and travel, there is just enough time to squeeze in a quick luncheon between two engagements. Make this new year bustle easier with lunch ideas that are simultaneously nutritious and filling. Wraps or rolls designed to serve as delicious on-the-go lunches are among some excellent alternatives that would keep you energetic throughout the busy day, without becoming too heavy on the stomach. Moreover, wraps are also very easy to prepare, which means they can be rolled and dropped into the lunch bag with minimal effort on a busy working day morning.
Whole Wheat Grilled Veggie Wrap
Sumptuous, yet quite refreshing, this is a wrap that brims with delicious, wintry flavours. Veggies like carrots, bell peppers and zucchini can be grilled in the oven, peppered with a seasoning of pink salt, fresh herbs and garlic, along with an olive oil drizzle. The fibre-rich grilled veggies can then be layered over a whole wheat roti made at home. Lather the roti or flatbread with generous amounts of hummus and roll the wrap in parchment paper. A hint of lime juice can also be sprinkled on the grilled vegetables to lend them a brighter flavour.
Paneer, Spinach And Mint Yoghurt Wrap
One of the easiest rolls to prepare when hot rotis are already being made at home, this protein-packed affair has all the makings of a quick, healthy and hearty lunch. Blanch some baby spinach and season it with salt and pepper. Sautée paneer chunks in a pan and lightly flavour them with spices like red chilli powder, cumin and coriander powder and just a hint of ginger-garlic paste. Prepare fresh mint yoghurt with the curd already available in the fridge to add vibrancy to the wrap. The combination of creamy paneer with spinach and mint offers a delicious balance between varied tasting notes.
Chickpea-Tahini Salad Wrap
Make a vegan, protein-rich wrap containing chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, onions and cucumbers laced with a lemon and tahini dressing. The bright and vibrant filling can go inside a whole wheat roti or paratha so it becomes a filling meal or acts as a quick bite between two work calls. Easy to prepare and low-fuss, the salad can be tossed on a particularly hectic day when the chickpeas are already boiled and ready in the fridge. Tahini stays fresh for a couple of days in the refrigerator too, so prepare it ahead of time and simply lather it on the wrap on a busy morning.
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Egg And Avocado Wrap
Turn breakfast into a luncheon wrap meal by putting boiled eggs and chopped avocado inside a whole wheat roti. Eggs can be scrambled too, so the wrap acquires a more filling and creamier look. Toss in some greens while making the wrap which can add to the fibre content of the recipe. Wrapped in parchment paper, the roll can be stuffed into an office bag and brought out as a quick on-the-go lunch meal while heading from one place to another for work.
Spiced Tofu And Crunchy Coleslaw Wrap
Light, protein-packed and super quick to prepare, the spiced tofu wrap can be a refreshing lunch for a particularly hectic day. It is light on the stomach and delicious enough when flavoured with black pepper and smoked paprika. Drizzle just a little bit of yoghurt dressing on the slaw to make it more vibrant so that the salad balances out the umami flavour of the pan-seared tofu.