9 Recommendations for Healthy and Simple Lunch Menus, Suitable for Children and Those on a Diet

Kapanlagi.com - Lunch is one of the must-do activities, especially for those of you who are active. Lunch doesn't have to be a lot to feel full, KLovers. Healthy lunch menu recommendations can be your choice.

Especially for KLovers who are on a diet or want their children to consume healthy food. You can easily make this healthy lunch menu recommendation at home. There are lunch menus using vegetables, meat, and even tofu or tempeh that you can create.

So, what are the healthy and simple lunch menu recommendations? Even this lunch menu is suitable for children or for those of you who are on a diet. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. Mashed Potato

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The first lunch menu recommendation is mashed potato. Yes, potatoes can be a delicious substitute for rice. Compared to having to consume boiled potatoes that are less appetizing, especially for children, it's better to turn them into mashed potatoes.

Yes, this potato dish does not use oil when cooking. You just need to boil the potatoes, then mash them with milk and cheese. Cook again on high heat until the potatoes are smooth and well combined with the cheese. The soft and savory taste of the potatoes with milk and cheese is perfect for lunch.

In addition to mashed potatoes, you can also consume it with other food menus. For example, with sautéed vegetables, lean beef, or seafood. It's up to you to combine mashed potatoes with whatever you want for your lunch.

2. Tofu Fritters

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Want something easy and economical? Then you can make tofu fritters as one of the recommended lunch menus that are easy to make and healthy. Yes, fritters can be a great lunch menu, especially for children. You can process the tofu until it is crushed, then mix it with flour and various types of vegetables.

You can add vegetables such as carrots and scallions. To make it more delicious, you can mix the dough with corned beef. Once mixed, shape into balls and coat with egg. Fry in hot oil until browned and remove from heat. You can serve these tofu fritters with warm rice and sauce.

3. Stir-Fried Shrimp

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Another recommended lunch menu is stir-fried shrimp. Yes, this seafood dish can be a choice for those who want to eat healthy food. You can make stir-fried shrimp easily and simply.

First, clean the shrimp, peel the skin if desired. Then, heat butter or margarine in a pan that has been heated. Add garlic and onions, sauté until fragrant. Then, add the shrimp and stir-fry. Add vegetables if you want it to be healthier.

Add salt and seasoning to make the stir-fry more delicious. Don't stir-fry the shrimp and vegetables for too long, as it can make the shrimp tough and not tender anymore. And stir-frying the vegetables for too long is also not healthy.

4. Chicken Salad

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For KLovers who are on a diet, this lunch menu recommendation is perfect. You can make it easily and it doesn't have to take long. Chicken salad can be made with various delicious and healthy salad dressings.

You only need to boil or sauté skinless, fatless, and boneless chicken meat. When it's done, cut or shred the chicken into small pieces according to your preference. Mix it with your favorite vegetables and toss with your favorite salad dressing.

5. Urap

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Urap is one of the Indonesian foods that can be easily found. You can make urap as one of your lunch menus. You can make it yourself, or if you don't want to bother, you can buy it. Having lunch with urap can be an option for KLovers who want a healthy meal.

6. Tofu or Tempeh Pepes

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Don't want fried food? You can change it by steaming it. Like this tofu and tempeh pepes that can be a recommendation for a healthy lunch menu. Yes, you can make delicious and easy pepes from tofu or tempeh.

KLovers just need to mix tofu or tempeh with your favorite pepes seasoning. After mixing, wrap it in banana leaves and steam until cooked. Once done, you can serve it with warm rice.

7. Pecel

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Not only urap, it turns out pecel can also be one of your lunch menu recommendations. Yes, just like urap, pecel is also one of the Indonesian foods that can be easily found.

You can make it yourself, or if you don't want to bother, you can buy it. Having pecel for lunch can be a choice for KLovers who want a healthy food menu.

8. Chicken or Vegetable Soup

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If you want something soupy, you can make chicken soup or vegetable soup as a healthy lunch menu. Yes, chicken soup is very easy for you to make. You can make it with vegetables or just clear chicken soup with the addition of scallions and celery leaves.

In addition, there are many types of vegetable soup that you can choose from. For example, vegetable soup with spinach, katuk, and many more. You can also mix quail eggs in the vegetable soup to make it healthier for children.

9. Mapo Tofu

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And the last recommended lunch menu is mapo tofu. Yes, you can make mapo tofu with vegetables, seafood or mushrooms KLovers. Making mapo tofu is also easy, you just need to saute garlic until fragrant.

Once done, stir-fry tofu with seafood (optional) and vegetables. Then add salt, sugar and seasoning, and adjust the taste. Add a little water and add cornstarch solution to make the mapo tofu broth thick. Serve while warm with rice.

Those are some healthy and easy lunch menu recommendations. These healthy lunch menu recommendations are perfect for children's meals and for those of you who are on a diet. Good luck trying KLovers.

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