Planned Leftovers-for work lunches

[CeeBee]

Now that Christmas is over with, I've moved on to my new year's resolution making. Bringing lunch to work is near the top of my list. I like to cook something big on Sundays or after work during the week and then have the leftovers for lunches. Some of my usuals: chili, soups, pastas, quiches, etc. Things that are tasty and easy to reheat in a microwave.
I've done this off an on for the past couple of years and would love some new ideas. Seems like lots of hounds do something similar for lunches.
Anything that doesn't rely too heavily on dairy would be an added bonus. Besides that, I'll try just about anything at least once!

[grandgourmand]

I find pretty much anything I make during the week can be converted into lunch the next day...well, anything without seafood.

One specific thing I'll point out is leftover fajitas that turn into wraps. Pretty much the same ingredients, except cold.

[cheesecake17]

Walmart in New Hampshire had these great wraps that were really low calorie. I think they brand was Tortilla Factory (I could be wrong). They herb flavor was great with tuna, and I'm sure the whole wheat or plain would be good with the fajita ingredients.

[jayt90]

There are lots of good ideas here.
I like to put several layers of a good Sunday dinner into a Foodsaver bag, and seal.
It could be , for example, rice, chili and cheese, or smashed potatoes, seafood, and a bechamel sauce.
The bags will keep up to 5 days in the fridge, and can be reheated in the microwave, with several piercings.

[LaLa]

ooohh that is a good ideal!

[jenwee]

ha! Helps if i put the website!

http://justbento.com/

[jenwee]

check out this blog on bentos, it might give you some recipes that you will like :)

[northside food]

I'm a teacher, so I can't go out for lunch. Unlike my husband, I get really bored eating sandwiches every day for lunch, and I can't stand frozen dinners. So I bring leftovers for lunch. My favorites are soups and casseroles. Lentil soup is great, so is caldo verde (just made this tonight), pumpkin curry soup tastes great re heated, so does potato.

As for casseroles, I like a baked mac and cheese, with chopped ham or bacon, and wilted spinach stirred in before baking, scalloped potatoes, or lasagna.

[fourunder]

You must not have liked the ideas here....

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/578421

[lgss]

We do this all the time since we're vegan and I'm gluten-free. Today's lunch was leftover brown rice, adzukis, sweet potatoes, and spinach. Others include:
Black beans, brown rice, broccoli, and salsa
Masamba: Potatoes, w/kale or collards, topped with mixture of peanut butter & salsa
(GF) pasta with garbanzos, tomatoes and veggies (broc, zuke, etc)
Brown rice, hazelnuts, sweet potatoes and balsamic vinegar or tamari
Brown rice and stir fry veggies
Quinoa w/broccoli or zuke, bell peppers, etc.
Posole
Transylvanian Goulash (http://www.all-creatures.org/mhvs/rec...
)various recipes from "Simply Vegan" cookbook
During the summer we take Shepherd's Salad (also called Israeli salad among others)

[cheesecake17]

Israeli salad is great with spicy Moroccan carrot salad and some hummus or tahini.

[theannerska]

Just roasted a tenderloin for Christmas and have been making incredibly delicious sandwiches -- highly recommended. Great with the remainder of the creamed spinach on ciabatta and whole-grain mustard. Still trying to figure out how to reheat mashed potatoes though; if I succeed they're going right in the sandwich.

[cheesecake17]

quinoa or brown rice tossed with a salad
chopped salad with tahini dressing
roasted veg sandwich
leftover homemade pizza
grilled chicken on a salad
baked tofu and vegetables
sauteed greens, brown rice, tofu

[CeeBee]

Thanks, cheesecake17! I've been meaning to work some more quinoa into my diet...I never even thought to toss it with salad.

[cheesecake17]

It's good mixed with spinach or arugula. I made quinoa yesterday and mixed in black beans, chick peas, and tahini dressing. For work this week, I'll mix it with a salad or add in chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley.

Quinoa is a good thing to whip up and just leave in the fridge.. it pretty much goes with anything.