Easy Packed Lunch Box Ideas & Recipes For Families & Children
Say goodbye to sandwiches and hello to these easy, fun packed lunch box recipe ideas for families and children! Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savoury, hot or cold, our delicious lunch recipes couldn’t be easier to make. Perfect for lunch boxes, grab our mess-free Tortilla Pockets and give our quick lunch ideas a go!
The Savoury One: Ham & Cheese Tortilla Pockets
The Mexican-Inspired One: Chicken Fajita Tortilla Pockets
A Mexican-inspired dish, spice up your lunchtime with our Chicken Fajita Tortilla Pockets recipe. The perfect working from home lunch, simply add crunchy vegetables, gooey cheese and juicy chicken for the ultimate afternoon treat. Our Tortilla Pockets have made it even easier to enjoy fajitas – simply stuff them full and dig in!
What are TORTILLA POCKETS?
Tortilla Pockets are designed to make messy meals a thing of the past! It’s the same delicious Old El Paso tortilla you know and love, but sealed at the bottom to stop spills and drips. Perfect for kids to make their own meal, simply fill your Pockets from the top by layering your ingredients to create a mess-free masterpiece! Delicious hot or cold, try our easy recipes and take Tortilla Pockets on-the-go in your packed lunch.
The Veggie One: Sweet Potato & Cheese Tortilla Pockets
The Sweet One: Peanut Butter & Banana Tortilla Pockets
Satisfy your sweet tooth with our irresistible Peanut Butter & Banana Pockets! A great packed lunch idea for kids, all you need is your favourite peanut butter, ripe bananas and sweet honey to drizzle on top. Don’t have any peanut butter in the cupboard? Almond butter is a delicious substitute for this lunch recipe.
The Vegan One: Crunchy Bean & Pepper Tortilla Pockets
Our Crunchy Bean & Pepper Pockets are a quick lunch box idea you can make with only a few ingredients. Packed full of colourful peppers and tasty beans, this vegan recipe will become your go-to midday meal! Don’t have any peppers or black beans? Swap the beans for any pulses in the cupboard and try frying some mushrooms or courgettes, instead.
Mediterranean Tortilla Pockets
Ready to try tortilla pockets in your next lunch box? Check out the full Mediterranean Tortilla Pockets recipe below! Loaded with fresh, crunchy veggies, rich houmous and flavourful feta cheese, these Mediterranean tortilla pockets are great for lunchtime or any time.
Recipe Name
Mediterranean Tortilla PocketsTotal Time
10 minutesSpice Level
MildServings
8Ingredients
- 1 pack Old El Paso™ Tortilla Pockets™
- 250g prepared houmous
- 100g baby spinach leaves
- 1 carrot (about 100g), peeled and grated
- 1/2 cucumber (about 200g), seeds removed and grated
- 100g cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
Preparation
- Spread 2 tablespoons of houmous inside each pocket on one side.
- Layer spinach leaves, carrot, cucumber, tomatoes and cheese on top of houmous.
Expert Tips
- Wrap in clingfilm or place in a resealable bag or box and chill in the fridge ready for lunch the next day.
- Cooking Vegetarian? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.
- For a prettier presentation, slice tomatoes through the stem.
- Old El Paso™ Tortilla Pockets™ are packaged in 2 separately-sealed sets of 4 pockets, so feel free to make a half recipe and use the rest later.
Made With...
Tortilla Pockets LUNCH TIPS
- Our Tortilla Pockets come packaged as two sets of 4 tortillas, so you can prepare in two batches and keep in the fridge– perfect for trying different lunch recipes!
- Need a hand to fill your Pockets? Pop it inside a cup and use both hands to add your filling.
- Use a small spatula to push your ingredients down into the Pockets and make sure you pack them full!
- Like to plan ahead? Make your Pockets the night before, wrap in clingfilm or a resealable bag and chill in the fridge ready for lunch the next day.
- Cooking vegan or vegetarian? Always read the labels to ensure each ingredient is suitable for your dietary requirements. Products and ingredient sources can change.
Happy Lunch Box Packing With Old El Paso!
Now that you have a range of easy Tortilla Pocket lunch box recipe ideas at your fingertips, it’s time to put them to the test and Make Some Noise with Old El Paso. Pick up our Tortilla Pockets at your nearest supermarket and we hope to see you soon for even more lunch and mealtime inspiration.
