5 healthy lunch ideas

So here are 5 healthy lunch suggestions for you to choose from.

Spiced hummus

Ditch the boring sandwich, and whizz up Deliciously Ella's spiced hummus for lunch. You can serve it with carrot sticks, celery or any other veggies that need using up.

Lentils

Ditch the boring sandwich, and whizz upDeliciously Ella's spiced hummus for lunch. You can serve it with carrot sticks, celery or any other veggies that need using up.

Freekah

Nutty Middle Eastern grain freekeh is very robust, so can cope with being jiggled about in a lunchbox on your way to work. Here, it's turned an earthy risottowith plenty of fresh greens. You can skip the goat's cheese if you're trying to eat less dairy.

Beetroot salad

If you need a hearty and healthy lunch, look no further thanthis salad- it's easy to make, and so colourful it will brighten up even the dreariest day in the office. All you'll need is potato, gherkins, beetroot, egg and radishes, plus dill and mayonnaise for the dressing.

Congee chinese chicken soup

Congee is a traditional Chinese chicken soupthat is perfect for anyone recovering from exhaustion and illness. It takes a few hours to make, so cook a big batch at the weekend, and reheat portions of it at work. Comfort in a bowl.