Fall Lunch Bowl

Too much takeout takes its toll on me (and my wallet). This is my antidote for meals that are too fried, too creamy, too meaty, too cheesy, or all of the above. I pack it all up and bring it to the office, where it can be eaten hot or cold for lunch. Here's what's in it:

• Soba noodles, quinoa, or brown rice
• Marinated, baked tofu
• Roasted vegetables: winter squash, carrots, and/or cauliflower
• Greens (chopped kale, collard greens, mustard greens, or spinach) sauteed with apples and onions (or leeks, scallions, shallots, etc.)
• Sesame dressing: sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ground ginger, chili sauce, sesame oil

A cheap, tasty, and healthy meal to break the monotony of your typical lunch options.