25 work lunch recipes that’ll be the envy of the office

Soggy sandwiches and sad salads are so last year. Take your work lunch game to new heights with these easy recipes.

Whether it’s a reheated bolognese or a fresh new toastie, we have your lunch needs covered with these 25 recipes from Delicious that are guaranteed to cause heads to turn in the office.

Be warned, you might have to start packing an extra spoon or two for your colleagues.

Falafel-spiced lamb wraps with turmeric tahini

These lamb wraps are anything but your average late-night kebab. Quick, healthy, and so very tasty.

This tomato and tuna pasta salad with pangrattato is the ultimate work lunch

The flavours in this easy pasta salad are simply summer and spring on a plate.

This colourful pasta salad will leave all eyes on you (and your food).

Shannon Bennett’s mini beef pasties with mushy peas

Any leftovers make for a great lunch box snack the next day.

Portuguese chicken wraps with rainbow slaw

Turn a humble roast chook into something truly wonderful with these Portuguese chicken wraps.

Banana, apple and blueberry loaf

“Perfect for a lazy Friday – breakfast, lunch and dinner in one,” says Shannon Bennett.

Nobody is going to want their office salad after you bring this in.

Borlotti bean stew

A comforting Italian soup that’ll keep you warm during the winter months.

Tuna risoni salad with herb oil

A summery pasta salad that works even better as leftovers, says Shannon Bennett.

Don't forget the boiled eggs!

Thai chicken meatballs

Perfect for dinner, even better as leftovers for lunch the next day!

Colin Fassnidge’s easy chicken banh mi recipe

Use up any leftover chicken with this fantastic banh mi recipe, courtesy of Colin Fassnidge.

Chilli crab with egg noodles

“Pack the leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch,” says cook and TV personality Hayden Quinn.

Even better the next day.

Kecap manis chicken wraps

Chook gets a second look in rice paper wrappers for the perfect leftovers to lunch box meal.

Proper pot noodle

Great as a work lunch or an easy go-to dinner option at home, these pot noodles are sure to please.

The perfect recipe for meal prepping.

Crispy tofu brown rice nori wraps with pickled cucumber

Fast, fresh and above all, tasty. These crispy tofu brown rice nori wraps deliver on all fronts.

Pork and sweet potato souvlaki

Pork salad gets wrapped up as a souvlaki for the perfect lunch box treat.

Matt Moran’s super easy winter bean soup

This soup is perfect for those chilly winter evenings.

This soup will warm your soul.

Jamaican-style hand pies with turmeric pastry

These hand pies pack a Jamaican flavour punch, and are perfect for snacks or lunches. They also freeze beautifully.

Goat’s cheese and maple bacon slice

This easy, sweet and sour slice can be served up morning, lunch or dinner, it’s that good!

Prosciutto, cheddar and polenta frittata

With plenty of cheese and delicious prosciutto, this midweek meal is one the whole family will love. It’s also makes for perfect lunch leftovers.

Incredibly tasty and ready in seconds.

Sweet potato and carrot soup with Thai pesto

This divine winter soup packs a real flavour punch courtesy of the Thai pesto. This is one soup you’ll definitely be adding to your repertoire.

Sunday night chilli con carne

“A good slow-cooked beef and bean chilli always goes down a storm in my house. Make a big batch of this on Sunday, then freeze any leftovers for another night. It’s brilliant spooned over a baked sweet potato.” – Jamie Oliver

Colin Fassnidge’s healthy Irish stew is 100 per cent pure comfort

Who better than THE Irish chef himself, Colin Fassnidge, to show you how to make this classic, warming stew. Be sure to freeze any leftovers for another day.

Heating this bad boy up in the office will definitely turn heads.

Zucchini, asparagus and mint soup

Packed with vegetables, this soup is good for both your health and your tastebuds.

Tomato soup with herbed cream cheese croutons

This flavour-filled soup will soon become a family favourite.

Two-minute turmeric noodles

Impress your colleagues with this gourmet two-minute noodle soup – the ultimate work lunch to cure 3 o’clock-itis. Not only is it easy to make, it’s super-healthy and perfect for heating up in the microwave.

An incredibly easy dinner to make in a hurry.

Make a fresh start to the week with this grilled broccoli pasta salad

Eating your broccoli has never been easier when it’s hidden amongst a delicious pasta dish.

Originally published as 25 work lunch recipes that’ll be the envy of the office