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    The key to avoiding another sad desk lunch at the office is simple: It's all about the make-ahead recipes. Find a smart recipe that you can make in bulk and enjoy eating all week. Sandwiches, soup, salads – there's no reason you should be ordering take-out or hitting the vending machine when there are simple, delicious recipes to be devoured.
    From a kale and quinoa salad with dates, to pita pockets with chicken and Manchego, you'll be brown baggin' it in style at the office all week long. Monday has nothing on these on these make-ahead lunch options.









    Orzo with Butternut Squash, Spinach & Blue Cheese


    Serves 4 to 6

    2 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash (1/4-inch cubes)
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    1/4 teaspoon sea salt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1 cup regular or whole-wheat orzo
    2 cups shredded spinach
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
    Preheat oven to 425˚F. Toss butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread into a single layer on a sheet tray. Bake until squash is tender and starting to brown, 35 to 40 minutes. (Squash can be roasted up to 5 days ahead and kept refrigerated. Rewarm before serving.)
    Place the spinach in a large bowl and set aside. In a small skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until just warm. Stir in garlic, remove from heat, and allow to sit until ready to use.
    Place the orzo in a pot and cover with at least 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender but not mushy, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain and immediately pour the hot orzo on top of the spinach. Let sit for a few minutes to slightly wilt spinach.
    Add butternut squash to the pasta, along with the blue cheese and garlic olive oil. Toss until well-combined and serve warm.
    Recipe Notes

    • Make-ahead moment: Roast the squash whenever you have a spare moment and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Warm it in the microwave, a low oven, or in the skillet with the garlic before tossing with the pasta.











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    Salad Swag: 3 Cures for the Common Salad




    Salad Swag #1: The Frenchie LentilThis is a riff off lentil salad with some more flair.
    Lentils add a lot of body to this spicy green salad; it'll keep you full all afternoon.
    A pear adds sweetness, and feta and hazelnuts really make this swanky.

    The Swag French lentils, cooked
    Hazelnuts, roughly chopped
    Pear, chopped and submerged in water (drain before using)
    Crumbled feta cheese

    The Salad

    Arugula
    Balsamic vinaigrette

    Swag Tips

    It's best to store the pear in a little bit of water, to keep it from browning and turning mushy. (See more details in this post: The Best Way to Keep Chopped Fruit from Turning Brown)
    When you are in a big rush just grab a packet of cooked lentils from your nearest store



    Salad Swag #2: The Bleu Apple
    barley with the apples and blue cheese. It's one of the most satisfying salads you will know how to make.

    The Swag

    Apple, chopped and submerged in water (drain before using)
    Blue cheese crumbles
    Pearl barley, cooked
    Chicken breast, grilled or sautéed

    The Salad
    Baby spinach
    Lemon vinaigrette

    Swag Tips
    It's best to store the apple in a little bit of water, to keep it from browning and turning mushy.

    Salad Swag #3: The Hawaiian

    pizza with its crispy bits of bacon and juicy pineapple, this salad throws together similar flavors with hearty kale, protein-rich chickpeas, and tangy homemade ranch dressing.

    The Swag

    Fresh pineapple chunks
    Roasted almonds
    Chickpeas (canned or fresh-cooked, drained)
    Cooked bacon

    The Salad

    Baby kale
    Ranch dressing

    Swag Tips

    It's fine to store everything but the kale and the dressing together in one container; the pineapple doesn't make everything too juicy.







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