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Pack Multi-Layered Meals in Mason Jars for a Grab-and-Go Lunch You Can Make in Advance


Finding time to pack a lunch ahead so you can eat well and save a bit of cash can be tricky. Thankfully the solution to making a healthy, tasty lunch that you can grab in the morning on the way to work or school may be in your pantry already: The humble canning jar.

We've shown you how to pack a salad into a jar, and even how to make pizza in a jar, but the menu doesn't have to stop there. The folks at The Kitchn have a few additional portable, can-friendly recipes that will make sure you get lunch every day. Some of them can even be frozen for long-term storage and thawed when you need them.

For example, their Chili and Cornbread Jar recipe is perfect for a cold day, while their vegetables and hummus are a perfect portable snack. Hit the link below for more suggestions, including a crazy-looking quiche recipe that seems fancy but is really easy to make.

Grab and Go: 5 Make-Ahead Lunches to Pack in Jars | The Kitchn