Are you looking for delicious and easy lunch ideas that you can quickly whip up for the whole family? Then you are exactly right here! I have put together six great recipes for you that are not only super tasty but also very easy to prepare.
From a delicious salmon in mustard sauce with rice and carrots to a hearty tortellini casserole in a creamy cream sauce to an aromatic peanut butter and vegetable curry – there is something here for every taste. There is also a burrata pasta with tomato sauce from the oven, a unique pizza soup without mushrooms and the popular Viking pot, which are guaranteed to delight young and old.
Each of these recipes is perfect for putting a quick and nutritious lunch on the table that the whole family will love. Check out the recipes and get inspired!
Bon appetit!
My 6 favorite recipes for a quick and delicious lunch
We’ve all been there: sometimes there’s just no time to cook, so we quickly turn to ready-made meals. But even though these are convenient, they don’t taste as good or fresh as home-cooked food. This is where simple recipes come into play – they are the perfect solution when things have to be quick but still be tasty and healthy.
The big advantage of simple recipes is that they are quick to make and you don’t need a lot of ingredients. In contrast to ready meals, which often have a lot of additives, with simple recipes you can decide for yourself what goes in. This way you know exactly what you are eating and it is also healthier.
You can find such simple recipes in my collection. Not only are they ready in no time, but they also taste much better than ready-made food. With these recipes you can easily show that good food doesn’t take a lot of work. They’re great for anyone who has a lot on their plate but doesn’t want to miss out on good food.
1. Tortellini casserole in creamy cream sauce
- A hearty and creamy casserole that is ideal for a quick and filling lunch.
- Ingredients: tortellini, cream, cheese, vegetables of your choice.
- Preparation time: approx. 35 minutes
- Tip: Experiment with different tortellini fillings and vegetables depending on your preference for more variety -> go to the recipe!
2. Salmon in mustard sauce with rice and carrots
- A delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick lunch.
- Ingredients: salmon, mustard sauce, rice, carrots.
- Preparation time: approx. 30 minutes.
- Tip: For a lighter version, you can replace the cream with milk -> see the recipe
3. Burrata pasta with tomato sauce from the oven
- A simple but flavorful dish that combines creamy burrata with a fresh-from-the-oven tomato sauce.
- Ingredients: pasta, burrata, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, basil.
- Preparation time: approx. 25 minutes
- Tip: For a more intense flavor, you can marinate the tomatoes with herbs and spices before baking -> see the recipe
4. Pizza soup
- A delicious soup variation that captures the taste of pizza in a warming soup dish. Cooked without mushrooms!
- Ingredients: Various pizza toppings such as salami, peppers, corn, tomato sauce, cheese.
- Preparation time: approx. 20 minutes
- Tip: You can vary the ingredients to recreate your favorite pizza in soup form – Go to the recipe.
5. Peanut butter vegetable curry
- A healthy and filling curry with creamy peanut butter and fresh vegetables.
- Ingredients: Various vegetables, peanut butter, coconut milk, curry paste.
- Preparation time: approx. 30 minutes.
- Tip: Experiment with different vegetables and curry pastes to adapt the dish to your taste -> Go to recipe
6. Viking pot
- A hearty and filling stew that’s perfect for a quick lunch.
- Ingredients: Minced meatballs, vegetables such as carrots and peas, in a creamy cream sauce.
- Preparation time: approx. 30 minutes.
- Tip: You can vary the recipe, for example by using different types of vegetables or meat alternatives -> go to the recipe.
