Lunch Ideas for Teachers

50+ Delicious Lunch Ideas for Teachers to Enjoy at School

Key Takeaways

Enjoy delicious and nutritious lunch options like hearty oatmeals, overnight oats, energizing salad bowls and ready made meals!
Create unique mason jar meals or grain bowls for a convenient meal on the go.
Indulge in comforting recipes such as red pepper meatball soup or homemade energy bites to keep you energized throughout the day!

Hearty Oatmeals

A bowl of Proper Good's hearty Banana Bread Oatmeal

Overnight Oats

Energizing Salad Bowls

An energizing salad with apples, cabbage, cucumbers, and a bowl of Proper Good Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Fresh bread dipped into Proper Good's Tomato Basil Soup

Personal-size cheese plate with fruit and crackers
Cubed deli turkey
Cheddar cheese
Eggs
Bacon
Olives
Feta
Tahini dressing
Baby spinach

Wholesome Wraps and Pinwheels

A wrap with Proper Good's Brown Rice & Quinoa Blend, eggs, and tomatoes

hummus
Brown Rice & Quinoa Blend
shredded carrots
cucumber slices
chopped lettuce

Nutritious Mason Jar Meals

Three jars of Proper Good's Overnight Oats

Greek Salad with feta cheese, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a Greek vinaigrette
Southwest Salad with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a cilantro lime dressing
Thai Peanut Salad with edamame, carrots, bell peppers, and a peanut dressing
Shredded Chicken Salad with baby spinach, fruit, and hummus
Egg salad with hard boiled eggs, celery, mayonnaise, and fresh lemon juice

Satisfying Grain Bowls

A satisfying grain bowl with Proper Good's Brown Rice & Quinoa Blend

Shredded chicken or tofu
Roasted vegetables
Fruit
Crackers
Avocado
Fresh herbs
Nuts or seeds
Dressings or sauces

A bowl of Proper Good's Basmati Rice topped with lemon slices and cilantro

Brown Rice & Quinoa Blend

Delectable Pita Bites

A delectable dish of Chana Masala, Basmati Rice, and Pita Bread

Chicken and bell pepper
Beef and mushroom
Shrimp and zucchini
Chana Masala
Golden Lentil Dahl
Tofu and cherry tomato
Halloumi cheese and red onion

Greek yogurt
Fresh mozzarella
Cherry tomatoes
Basil

Better Ready Made Meal Ideas For Teachers

A shelf of Proper Good better ready lunch time meals

Chicken and vegetable stir-fry
Turkey and cheese wrap
Hummus Wrap
Beef and bean burrito
Sausage and egg breakfast burrito
Hard boiled eggs
Seafood salad
Egg and veggie scramble
Tofu and vegetable stir-fry
Tempeh and vegetable wrap

Comforting Thermos Lunches

A comforting bowl of Proper Good's Southwest Chili

Red Pepper Meatball Soup

Red bell peppers
Beef Bone Broth
Beef and Pork Mini Meatballs
Onion
Garlic
Tomato paste
Oregano
Basil

Meatball Minestrone

mini meatballs
farro
red kidney beans
dried basil
garlic
salt
onion
tomato paste
beef broth
carrots
oregano
celery

Chicken Noodle Soup

chicken broth
vegetable broth
chicken breast
noodles
carrots
onions
garlic
ginger
oregano
turmeric

Savory Flatbread Pizzas

A savory flatbread pizza with cheese, fresh olives, and crunchy green peppers

Classic grilled cheese with cheddar and mozzarella
Grilled cheese with bacon and tomato
Grilled cheese with pesto and mozzarella
Grilled cheese with brie and fig jam

a creamy Greek yogurt base
fresh cheese
bell peppers
basil
warm and fluffy flatbread or whole wheat tortilla

Veggie-Loaded Pasta Dishes

Pesto Pasta topped with microgreens and basil

DIY Sushi Rolls

A simple DIY Sushi Roll - perfect for lunch ideas for teachers

sashimi-grade raw fish
avocado
cucumber
cooked shrimp

California rolls
Spicy tuna rolls
Salmon avocado rolls
Cucumber rolls

Powerhouse Smoothie Bowls

Proper Good's Perfectly Plain Oatmeal under a blanket of fruits and cream

Stuffed Bell Peppers

A group of bell peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice

ground beef
rice
tomato
cheese

Choose your preferred filling ingredients.
Stuff the filling into a hollowed-out bell pepper.
Bake the stuffed peppers in the oven until they’re tender and the filling is cooked through.

Chana Masala or Lentil Dahl

Gourmet Grilled Cheese

A grilled cheese with avacado, fresh mozzarella, wheat bread, and Proper Good's Butternut Squash Soup

cheddar and mozzarella
bacon and tomato
pesto and mozzarella
brie and fig jam

Tomato Basil Soup

tomato
creamy coconut milk
basil
vegetables

Make-Ahead Mini Quiches

A make-ahead mini quiche with cheese roll ups, greek yogurt, fresh mozzarella, great for teacher lunches

Veggie-Packed Frittatas

A veggie-packed frittata with wheat bread, mozzarella, and asparagus

Cold Noodle Salads

A cold noodle salad with green beans, peanuts, and mint

Protein and Veggie Skewers

A protein and veggie skewer with crunchy veggies, chicken, and fruit

Chicken and bell pepper skewers
Beef and mushroom skewers
Shrimp and zucchini skewers
Tofu and cherry tomato skewers
Halloumi cheese and red onion skewers

Homemade Energy Bites

Try a mixture of granola bars, MnM's, raisins, and nuts

rolled oats
chocolate chips
ground flax seed
peanut butter
honey
sometimes even chia seeds or maple syrup

Mix together your chosen ingredients.
Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Enjoy a delicious and energizing snack whenever you need a pick-me-up.

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