I used to dislike eating leftovers for lunch the next day. To me, every single meal is so precious, that I actually refer to every meal as a “credit” and treat each individual “credit” as an opportunity to try something new.
However, while it would be great to have a total food experience at each meal, that’s not always the case, as things like our schedules take control and we’re left scarfing down a slice of pizza or a protein bar on our way in between meetings.
The solution? LEFTOVERS.
Especially because I cook all the time for this blog, I always have leftovers. Lu used to get bummed out when he’d see something I posted on Instagram and then come home only to see that it wasn’t saved in the fridge. I would give it away to the doormen, thinking, “I don’t want to eat this again for dinner! I want something new!”
Now I’ve smartened up, or maybe I’ve just gotten busier and now appreciate leftovers. However, certain spiralized meals don’t make great leftovers. Have you seen my meal planning post?
These are meals that work well as dinners and can be saved (so make extras!) for lunch the next day, whether you’re bringing it into an office or reheating it at home.
15 Spiralized Meals That Make Great Lunch Leftovers
1. Instant Cup of Noodles with Spiralized Vegetables
2. Mom’s Chicken over Spiralized Root Vegetables
3. One Pot Vegan Fajitas with Spiralized Sweet Potato Rice
4. Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower with Spiralized Sweet Potato Noodles
5. Summer Chopped Chicken Salad with Spiralized Cucumber and Salsa Verde
6. Kung Pao Chicken and Snap Peas with Spiralized Onions
7. Thai Quinoa and Zucchini Noodle Salad
8. Italian Zucchini Pasta Salad
9. Summer Zucchini Pasta Salad with Green Yogurt-Herb Dressing
10. Spiralized Golden Beet Arroz Con Pollo
11. Sausage and Peppers with Zucchini Noodles
12. Sweet Potato Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Corn
13. Tahini Chicken and Carrot Noodle Bowl
14. Beef Picadillo with Spiralized Green Bell Peppers
15. Italian Zucchini Noodle Turkey Burger Patty
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