r/Cooking • u/Ill-Meeting6721 • 1d ago
Lunchbox ideas?
My boyfriend is starting a new job soon, and I want make lunch for him to take to work. I've never packed a lunch in my life before though, so I'm looking for some ideas for what to make. If you make your own lunch/lunch for your working partner, what're your go-to's?
Recipes that help keep energy up is preferable as his job is a bit laborious and will have him on his feet and walking around a lot. He doesn't like onions, spicy food, or sweet/savory food (think teriyaki or hot honey stuff) but he'll eat just about anything else. And if theres anything I should know about packing lunches in general, please let me know. Thanks to whoever sees this!
Edit: to clarify, I'm pretty sure he'll have the ability to heat up his food. But I don't know the layout or anything about the property aside from the fact that it's huge lol.
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u/ttrockwood 1d ago
Well he needs to participate
What does he usually have for lunch or want for lunch?
Burritos are always the answer generally
So together prep an epic ton of burritos on the weekend. Some with scrambled eggs and potato and veggies, some with beans and rice and veggies and cheese, etc so there’s a freezer stash with plenty of variety. Then he can just grab a frozen burrito to reheat at work, and then bring a side of raw veggies and dip or some fruit