Often overlooked in our diets, grains and legumes are fantastic sources of fibre and protein and contain micronutrients like iron and zinc.
Boost the nutrition of your lunches with these convenient lunchbox items.
SunRice Quick Cups Microwave Brown Rice Wholegrain (2x125g) ($3.00 Woolworths)
Per 125g serve: 926kJ, 4.1g protein, 4g fat, 0.8g sat fat, 41g carbs, <1g sugars, 3.6g fibre, 4mg sodium GF, DF, NF
Edgell Four Bean Mix (4x125g) ($3.40 Woolworths)
Per 125g can: 396kJ, 6.1g protein, 1.2g fat, 0.2g sat fat, 12.4g carbs, 0.8g sugars, 4.8g fibre, 150mg sodium GF, DF, NF
Old El Paso Black Beans Sweet Chilli ($4.00 Woolworths)
Per 150g serve: 657kJ, 8.1g protein, 2.7g fat, 2g sat fat, 21.3g carbs, 6.3g sugars, 7.1g fibre, 230mg sodium GF, DF
Edgell Nourish Bowl Spiced Lentil ($3.50 Woolworths)
Per serve: 1520kJ, 12.8g protein, 18.6g fat, 2.2g sat fat, 31g carbs, 1.6g sugars, 11.2g fibre, 378mg sodium GF, DF, NF
Ben’s Original Protein+ Lentils, Turmeric & Brown Rice ($2.90 Woolworths)
Per 180g pouch: 1139kJ, 6.8g protein, 3.6g fat, 0.5g sat fat, 51.7g carbs, 0.7g sugars, 4.5g fibre, 295mg sodium GF, DF
Coles Nutritious 7 Ancient Grains 90 seconds ($2.00)
Per 125g serve: 1120kJ (268cal), 6.4g protein, 1.6g fat, 1g sat fat, 53.9g carbs, <1g sugars, 4.7g fibre, 53mg sodium GF, DF
Woolworths Chicken & Black Bean Bowl with Brown Rice & Salsa Roja ($9.50)
Per 350g serve: 1840kJ (440cal), 25.1g protein, 15.4g fat, 1.6g sat fat, 43.7g carbs, 10.2g sugars, 12.7g fibre, 871mg sodium GF, DF, NF
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