5 Seasonal Lunch Ideas: Packing Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables for Tiffin
Dec 18, 2024By Nisha Baheti
Mornings with school-going kids are overwhelming for most parents, and certainly they are. From packing their school bags to ensuring they get ready for the school bus on time or dealing with their morning tantrums and an untied school tie, and not to forget, the question, ‘What’s for tiffin today?’ Packing lunch boxes has never been easy.
However, in this guide, here are some of the easy five-minute tiffin recipes for busy parents that can save you loads of time while ensuring your child enjoys a nutritious and delicious meal.
Cheesy Veggie Wraps
Filled with grated vegetables and cheese, these wholesome veggie wraps are perfect for those tiny lunch boxes.
Ingredients
- 1 whole wheat chapati
- ¼ cup grated carrot
- ¼ cup grated cucumber
- 2 tbsp grated cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Procedure
- On a roti/chapati, spread some grated cucumber and carrot evenly on it.
- Now top it off with some grated cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Roll tightly, slice into two, and pack.
Masala Vermicelli Cups
Cooked with mild spices and vegetables, this twisted pain vermicelli recipe is a perfect five-minute recipe for lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted vermicelli
- 1½ cups water
- ¼ cup fresh peas and carrots
- 1 tsp ghee
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
Procedure
- In a pan, heat some ghee.
- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Now sauté carrots and peas for a minute and then add water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and add vermicelli and salt.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until you notice all the water is absorbed. Ready!
Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich
This quick, easy-to-make sandwich perfectly combines creamy peanut butter and sweet banana slices for a delicious lunch surprise.
Ingredients
- whole grain bread
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 sliced banana
Procedure
- On a slice of bread, spread some peanut butter.
- Layer a few banana slices over it and cover with the second slice of bread.
- Cut into halves and pack in an airtight tiffin.
Veggie Couscous
This fluffy couscous recipe, enriched with the tanginess of lemon and the nutritiousness of loaded veggies, is another energized recipe for rushy mornings.
Ingredients
- ½ cup instant couscous
- ½ cup chopped veggies, such as carrots, bell peppers, and peas
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Procedure
- In a bowl, pour hot water over couscous in a 1:1 ratio and let it sit for about 2-3 minutes.
- Use a fork to fluff the couscous and add mixed vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pack it in a tiffin box along with a small spoon.
Instant Vegetable Poha
Made with flattened rice and loaded with veggies, this recipe is ready within minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup poha
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup grated carrot
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- A pinch of turmeric
- Fresh and chopped coriander
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
Procedure
- Rinse the poha thoroughly under running water and drain.
- Now, in a pan, heat some oil and add mustard seeds; sauté until they splutter.
- Add onions, carrots, turmeric, and salt and stir until the veggies turn soft.
- Add the poha and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Top it off with some fresh coriander and pack.
Takeaway
Struggling with the chaos of packing lunches for your little one on those busy school mornings? It's time to say hello to happy kids without those daily struggles. With these instant, five-minute recipes, you can pack those early morning lunches that are not just healthy but delicious too!
