You know what I suck at? Eating lunch. Like, a proper lunch. Often the girls have rest time from 11.30 onwards, and I use that time to work. So I don’t eat until they get up (sometimes hours later) and by then I’m so hungry I’m about to punch my own self in the face. And then I don’t want anything, because everything takes too long to make and I want it NOW. I’ve talked about it before, but I seem to fail pretty consistently at eating well during the day.
I’ve decided to be a bit more proactive and intentional about the foods that are available in the luncheon period. Not only am I bringing back intentional luncheons, I’m also bringing back the word luncheon.
When the lovely Ruth came to visit, she bought me a present. A wonderful Royal Doulton cup and saucer, and this packet of green tea noodles. I immediately wanted soy and chilli and spring onion and these noodles. So for lunch the next day, I spent some time making something that wasn’t microwaved leftovers. It felt indulgent and nice (isn’t that weird?) but also took less than 10 minutes. I timed it.
I like to think that I’m going to keep up this kind of cooking in the middle of the day bizzo, but we’ll see.
So tell me – do you go to much effort for lunch? Are you a sandwich-eater? (I’m not). Is it something to just get you through the day? Tell me all your secrets! I want to bring back the hot lunch. (I love how Ruth does it).
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Pressed for time? Forget to eat until it’s too late? Me too, so I’m trying to break the bad-lunch cycle. Starting with this soba noodle stir-fry!
Ingredients
- 1 small carrot, sliced
- 2 mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 red capsicum, sliced
- 1 kale leaf, shredded
- 2 small cabbage leaves, shredded
- 1 square Soyco Thai Tofu
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onion
Instructions
- While the noodles are cooking in a pot of boiling water for three minutes
- Meanwhile, stir-fry all the veg in a little oil in a hot frying pan until crisp-tender
- Drain the noodles, add to the veggies, add a splash of soy sauce and sriracha, top with sesame seeds and sliced green onion. HELLO!
Keywords: soba noodle stir fry, vegetarian stir fry, quick stir fry, quick lunch, veggie stir fry, stir fried veggies
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I absolutely love this kind of meal. I don’t work from home so when my boy goes down at 12 I can’t wait to eat my lunch. Usually a salami, salad sandwich. I have some soba noodles and stir fry vegies in the fridge so I am so doing this one today! Thanks for the inspo 🙂
I hope it was good! I really should do it more often.
This looks really yummy! I hate lunch breakfast and dinner have defined foods but I never know what to have for lunch, it usually ends up being crackers or toast or leftovers.
Yes! There’s nothing defined! I know what you mean 🙂
I made soba noodle salad for lunch twice but mine had roasted pumpkin in it and I loved it I also like like the new rice+ Aldi has it has black rice basmati rice and quinoa and makes Avery nice salad get some if you can I’m not a sandwich sort of girl either I like soup in the winter and salads and smothies for lunch in the summer xx
Oh i did see those, and was wondering how they were! Thanks for the tip!
Now that I’m not working I always try & make a good lunch. It’s usually a salad & usually consist of whatever I have laying around. Some days it’s a noodle dish. Some days it’s something on sourdough ( my fave is avo & tomato with chilli).If I have stuff stashed in my freezer I’ll make dumplings & I’ve also made Ruth’s gozleme a few times too. As you can see I’m quite boring with my lunch choices but they are mostly pretty healthy & easy to throw together. If I dont eat I become very very angry & not pleasant to be with. Also I have either been growing a human or been the source of food for a human since about the middle of 2012 so I feel guilty if I skip meals….aaaaaaand I love to eat ( I have the hips & arse to prove it!)
You make dumplings for lunch? You are a goddamn legend.
I buy pre made wrappers make abig batch of filling ( pork & veg is my fave) & pull them out as I need them- easy peasy hun 🙂
I’m pretty good at doing lunch on time because my son will inevitably remind me that he’s hungry. If I don’t have that alarm system (if he’s at kindy) then I usually won’t remember to eat ’til around 3pm and by then I can’t really be bothered because I know I have to start making dinner soon anyway. Ugh. I pretty much live off left overs for lunch, they bring me so much joy. I haven’t had a microwave in years (always had tiny kitchens) so heating stuff up in the oven can take what feels like an eternity. Not a fan of sandwiches at all. Probably have one once a year if I’m forced to.
Leftovers are my life! I love them. They make lunch so easy. The kids have a great lunch, and I’m left eating 47 crackers because I can’t think of what I want 🙁
I eat a lot of eggs for lunch. Even with a cranky baby I can bash ’em out in mere minutes. Slap some spinach in the pan whilst I’m buttering my toast and it wilts just right. Shweet as. But I do like me a noodle!
I just never see eggs as a lunch thing! Breakfast, yes. Occasional dinner, yes. weirrrrrd
Where has my pretty picture gone?
No idea what you’re talking about!
Perfect! I love recipes for one… I’m often home during the day and want something more exciting than toast for lunch. Perfect!
Oh boy am I sick of toast!
YUM! I’ve been craving something ‘noodley’ for ages for lunch.. This might just get a run this week. I pretty much squeeze lunch in either with the toddler or once he’s gone down for his nap. Generally, the last thing I feel like doing is actually preparing something but if I don’t eat, especially while being pregnant, I am a ravenous, angry dragon lady for the afternoon. 3 days outta 5 I make a massive salad either with a sliced boiled egg or poached chicken breast (I poach a couple on a Sunday for weekday lunches for husband, son and I), the other day I have leftovers and some weeks I treat myself to something takeway when the kidlet is at kindy (or I make a ham and cheese toastie.. Not nearly as exciting as an exotic takeaway salad but oh so good).
I totally forget that I can TOAST sandwiches. I don’t know why I forget this, because I love them. I was a total dragon when I was pregnant and hungry, I still am! I used to make a big batch of quinoa or brown rice and put that in my salad. I found having a huge breakfast with lots of protein helped too. Gah, i can never keep up!
You just made me literally laugh out loud from your @ProBlogger post that was sent via e-mail.
“Just do it
Stop talking yourself out of it. Stop reading this! (Right here I burst out laughing.)”
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Haha I love a sneaky joke. Glad you liked it, Aaron!
Lunch is my favourite meal of the day! I did a poll amongst friends and relatives as to theirs and I was definitely in the minority. I love taking the time to make myself a delicious lunch when I have the time to enjoy it
So just a quick FYI, I think I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve now made this since you first posted the recipe. Maybe seven? So good!
I am a lunch and sandwich hater. Working from home you would think it would be easy, but its often harder! I try and ensure I have leftovers so I can reheat and have something hot and nutritious pronto. I am always looking for more lunch meal inspo x
Oh no, it’s way hard! too many decisions, and I dont want any of them