Lunch

Healthy school lunch recipes

Fill your kids' lunchboxes with healthy, delicious lunches that they are sure to love.

Stuff those lunchboxes with delicious and healthy recipes that will fuel your kids all day. From sandwiches to pasta salads, rice-paper rolls and tasty wraps – there’s healthy lunch recipes here for even the pickiest eater.

felafel and cabbage salad pockets

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Falafel and cabbage salad pockets

Falafel and cabbage salad pockets

These easy vegetarian pita pockets will be gobbled up by the whole family.

Vegetable rice paper rolls with chilli dipping sauce

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Vegetable rice paper rolls with chilli dipping sauce

The perfect starter dish, vegetable rice paper rolls with a sweet and punchy chilli dipping sauce. They also make a great platter of party food, just make sure to have napkins on hand.

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Baked risotto with chorizo and cherry tomatoes

Baked risotto with chorizo and cherry tomatoes

LUNCHBOX PASTA SALAD

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Lunch box pasta salad

Lunch box pasta salad

This great pasta salad is brilliant as a lunch for work or school, but you can also serve it as a side dish to grilled or barbecued meats.

zucchini, carrot & corn fritters

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Zucchini, carrot & corn fritters

Fresh and healthy zucchini, carrot & corn fritters.

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Mini chicken and asparagus quiches

These easy chicken and asparagus quiches make a wonderfully filling entree or sophisticated canape.

Chicken pitta pockets

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Chicken pita pockets

Filled with vegies and a delicious mustard mayonnaise, these chicken pita pockets are simple and satisfying.

RICOTTA, ZUCCHINI and Ham Wrap

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Ricotta, zucchini and ham wrap

Ricotta, zucchini and ham wrap

CHICKEN AND KUMARA SANDWICHES

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Chicken and kumara sandwiches

Chicken and kumara sandwiches

Delicious chicken salad and filling vegetables make this simple sandwich a perfect midday meal.

Ultimate Greek Salad

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Ultimate greek salad

Ultimate Greek salad

Light, fresh and brimming with flavour.

spicy ham and avocado wrap

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Spiced ham and avocado wrap

Spiced ham and avocado wrap

This flavour-packed recipe is perfect for an on-the-go lunch or light dinner. The combination of ham and avocado in a wholegrain wrap also makes a nutritious after school snack for kids.

canned corn recipes

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Mini ham and corn quiches

Perfect for an after school snack, or school and work lunches these mini ham and corn quiches are easy and tasty and appealing.

ZUCCHINI AND CORN MUFFINS

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Zucchini and corn muffins

Zucchini and corn muffins

These tasty muffins make a brilliant after school snack, or light lunchbox filler. The combination of fresh zucchini, sweet corn and salty cheddar works perfectly together to create these moreish treats.

Guacamole and ham wrap

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Guacamole and ham wrap

A guacamole and ham wrap is an easy way to make your childs lunch tasty and nutritious. Wraps are often a hit with those who dislike ordinary sandwiches.

Tuna and Sweet Corn Crisp Wrap

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Tuna and sweet corn crisp wrap

Tuna and sweet corn crisp wrap

Sharpen the mind over lunch by enjoying this quick combination of spinach, avocado, tuna and corn wrapped in wholemeal lavash.

Greek-Style Chicken Salad

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Greek-style chicken salad

Greek-style chicken salad

CHICKEN Pasta Salad

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Chicken pasta salad

Chicken pasta salad

Chicken pasta is a quick, easy and tasty meal that all the family will enjoy and can easily be packed into a school lunch box.

Zucchini and cheese fritters

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Zucchini and cheese fritters

Zucchini and cheese fritters

These hot and crunchy fritters make for the best snacks. Serve them with your favourite dip for a delicious lunch-box treat.

Italian Brown Rice Salad

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Italian brown rice salad

This humble chicken and brown rice salad offers a taste of Italy, with the hero its lemon mustard dressing.

chicken wraps

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Chicken wraps

Light, healthy but totally satisfying, these tasty chicken wraps make a great addition to the work or school lunchbox.

PASTRAMI & CHEESE WRAP

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Pastrami & cheese wrap

Pastrami & cheese wrap

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Tuna sushi sandwiches

These delicious tuna sushi style sandwiches are perfect for a kids’ lunchbox or light snack with drinks.

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