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Quick lunch recipes

These quick lunch recipes are good when you're pressed for time, but they are still pretty special and delicious.
Ramen noodles with sticky soy mushrooms
by Helen Upshall

Transform a packet of humble instant ramen noodles by topping with sticky stir-fried mushrooms and quick-pickled cucumber.

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Air fryer cheese toastie

by Jules Mercer
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Korean kimchi pancake

by Rachel Phipps
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Easy gyoza soup

by Rebecca Sargent
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Tuna melt

by Sarah Cook
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Microwave jacket sweet potato

by Justine Pattison
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Tuna bean salad

by Justine Pattison
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Healthy omelette

by Priya Tew
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Cheese, tomato and pesto toastie

by Portia Spooner
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Travelling noodle soup

by Sophie Whitbread
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Halloumi salad

by Sunil Vijayakar
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Ramen noodles with egg, broccoli and chilli oil

by Helen Upshall
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Pizza on toast

by Justine Pattison
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Californian sourdough chicken open sandwich

by Rick Stein
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Curried egg mayo sandwich

by Portia Spooner
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Cold kimchi noodles

by Zena Kamgaing
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Mushrooms, leeks and fried eggs on toast

by Rachel Phipps
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Salsa, chickpea and couscous salad

by Portia Spooner
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Bean and cheese toasties

by Tally Rye
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Microwave jacket potatoes with various toppings

by Let's Get Cooking
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Carrot and coriander fritters

by Nigel Slater
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