Yeah bean salads rock. Take a tin of whatever pulses you like, either lentils, cannelini beans or whatever, rinse them thoroughly then put them in a bowl with some olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and there you go. Can even be done at work if you have a sink to rinse the pulses in, and you could keep a bottle of olive oil and a couple of lemons in your desk. That's the lazy version, but it's more interesting if you add chopped bits of whatver you like: olives, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers.
Soup is also a good option and can usually be eaten cold. Either home-made or you can even buy some nice tinned soups. I love Tesco's spiced tomato and lentil soup and it's only like 23p or summat. Delicious hot or cold.
And in this hot weather what can be nicer than fruit salad! Make up a batch at home and take a container each day.
Don't forget the greatest foodstuff in the world: houmous! A tub of homous with some carrots, peppers and celery to dip, or some wheat-free crackers.
I wouldn't rule out cold leftovers though. Soups, casseroles, curries, etc. Or if all else fails, lobby your work to buy a microwave. Maybe everyone in the office will chip in for it if you can't get work to front up with the shekels. |
