Forget those supermarket sandwiches and make your own lunch for University with these cheap and easy student lunch ideas.

They’re great for either a quick bite at home or something to take in advance and take with you to classes or just out and about.

Vegan roasted vegetables

45 minsServes 2

Cook these roasted veggies in advance and enjoy for lunch with with hummus, sliced avocado, fresh parsley or a drizzle of tahini.

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Healthy Turkey Chilli

An easy one-pan Spicy and healthy turkey chilli that will last for days and makes for a tasty lunch. Get the recipe here.

‘Walking taco’


This easy Mexican style-feast is trivial to make, requires no clean up and makes for a great lunchtime meal. Get the ‘recipe’ here.

Chicken rice and veg


This rice with chicken and vegetables can be cooked in less than 2 minutes in the microwave. Add in some cheese if you like and take with you Uni. Full recipe here!

Chicken and fruit salad


A spin on the classic chicken salad, this healthy lunch of grilled chicken and fruit is amazing. Get the recipe here.

Rice and Tuna mayo


Mix cooked rice with drained tuna and mayo for an easy and simple dish you can easily carry around with you. Add in some sweetcorn, spring onions and/or pepper for added crunch. Here’s the full recipe.


Macaroni salad


Turn classic Mac n Cheese into a lunchtime dish with this tasty macaroni salad. Here’s how to make it.