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Easy, healthy lunch ideas

Whether you’re looking for healthy working-from-home lunch ideas or perfectly portable packed lunch inspiration, we’ve got you covered. From vibrant salads and comforting soups, to speedy fritters and flavour-packed pasta, you can stop settling for the same old sandwich day in, day out. Lunchtime just got a whole lot healthier, tastier and more exciting!

Brilliant 5-ingredient batch cook recipes

We’ve rounded up our favourite batch-cook recipes from Jamie’s bestselling new book

Bowl of hearty veg soup with toasted bread and a batch on the side as a cheap lunch idea

Our top 5 lunch ideas for under £1 per portion

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14 sensational sandwich ideas

Nothing livens up lunchtime quite like a really good sandwich: soft bread, a flavour-packed filling and a condiment or two – delicious. And while we love a classic combo, with just a little bit more effort, you can create something truly special. From a spiced-up chip butty to a twist on a New York favourite, we’ve pulled together our top sandwich ideas to celebrate just how versatile and exciting the humble sarnie can be.

Mexican bean wrap on a blue plate, a perfect work from home lunch

25 quick and easy working-from-home lunch ideas

From wraps and baps to salads and soups, these workday lunches are fresh, fast, and make the most of what you've got. Here are some brilliant working-from-home lunch ideas to get you inspired.

Saturday lunch recipes - family fish pie crispy mash top

7 tasty Saturday lunch recipes

We’re talking simple pastas with impact, sharing dishes, all-in-one traybakes, and mix-and-match recipes… Cook up something special this weekend, with these relaxed dishes designed to make it easy for you – tuck in!

The best-ever sandwich recipe

We’re pitching the big boys of the sandwich world against each other in a battle to be crowned best sandwich recipe. Which will you pick: the classic bacon butty or a cheese toastie?

ploughmans lunch with cheese and ham and egg

How to make a proper ploughman’s lunch

It’s all in the bread

roast beef recipe with vegetables and yorkshire pudding

Farm to fork at Fifteen London

2012 was a milestone for Jamie, as Fifteen London, his famous flagship restaurant, turned 10. Now, in its 13th year, the restaurant continues to give unemployed youth in the UK the opportunity to become top-class working chefs.

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Super food lunch ideas

Here’s our pick of the best healthy lunches that really pack a flavour punch.

Healthy lunch ideas for kids

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healthy lunch recipes for kids - kebab and pitta with veg

5 simple summer lunch recipes for kids

Think about colourful combos of fresh veg, and hands-on dishes that the kids can assemble themselves at the table. Cooking together is a great way to keep everyone busy on a lazy (or rainy!) day, and get a little goodness into the kids’ diet as well. These are our five favourite lunch recipes for kids.

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Healthy lunch recipes

At jamieoliver.com, there are loads of healthy lunch ideas! Get inspired by Jumbo fish fingers, Wild rice salad, and Mexican refried beans. Find your new favourite healthy lunch recipe here.

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Vegetarian recipes

Tons of easy and tasty vegetarian recipes here! From pastas and salads to vegetarian roasts and pies, we've got all your veggie needs covered.

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Summer recipes

Fresh and delicious summer recipes perfect for warmer days. From light salads to BBQ favourites, find easy-to-make dishes that celebrate the flavours of summer.