Recently my lunches have ranged from non-existent to abysmal. When I do sit down for a proper lunch I'm usually eating the most accessible food available that requires the least amount of effort. Most of the time that means eating something entirely unsatisfying.

I'm trying to get in the habit of making healthy, low-effort, lunches that I can commit to as part of a routine. This recipe is a first attempt at achieving that. It's a simple rice dish with veggies that I had on hand in the freezer.

For the Sauce

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger (ground ginger works too!)
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
• 1-2 garlic cloves minced (could also use garlic powder)
• (Optional) A little chili paste or sriracha for heat

For the Rice

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup frozen veggies (I used a mix of peas, carrots, and edamame)

Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Add the frozen veggies to a pan with a little oil and cook until they're heated through. Add the rice and sauce to the pan and stir until everything is coated and the sauce is heated through. Serve with a little sesame seeds on top if you have them.

Some sliced cucumbers would be good on the side as well, but I didn't have any on hand.

What's nice about this recipe is it makes enough for multiple lunches so the next day you can just reheat and eat!

You can make substitutions based on what you have on hand, but in under 15 minutes you have a healthy, filling, lunch that's easy to make.