Lunchbox Favorites: Leftovers Done Right

Leftover from dinner the night before, I took fresh corn over whole wheat cous cous to work last night along with fresh cucumbers and cherry tomatoes with a balsamic dipping sauce.

Yeah, too bad I forgot I had it in the fridge and bought a chili dog from the crapateria.

But you know what? It worked out in the end. I got too busy to eat so at least I didn't have the heartburn or have to write that one up on my food diary!

Comments

[Deborah Dowd]

What a pretty lunch- you are so organized! I am lucky if I grab a yogurt on the way out the door. But taking food from home is the sure way to eat healthier and save money.

[Glenna]

Deborah--I hear you. I work the next several nights in a row and making lunch each afternoon is really a struggle. It shouldn't be but it is.

[edamame]

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[Coffee and Vanilla]

I use leftovers quite often as well for lunchbox, just add some fresh fruits, snack, drink and done :)

Have a nice day! Margot

[Glenna]

Edamame--Thank you for the compliment and I'll come visit you!

Coffee--yes, exactly, so easy. I almost plan dinner around my lunchbox on work days... sometimes...

[Mulan]

A healthy and varied kid lunch box starts with having the essentials on hand. This includes a quality unbreakable thermos (for keeping foods either hot or cold), a thermal lunch bag (to preserve freshness), a freezer pack (to maintain a cool temperature), some plastic cutlery, a reusable drink box and an assortment of storage containers with tight-fitting lids.