I usually cook 2 c cabbage and put in a baggie while I am cooking my dinner to add to mushroom soup the next day for lunch, or I steam broccoli and cauliflower to add to the broccoli and cheese soup. Both of these are very filling to me and quick and easy.
I like to roast veggies for my dinner and use the leftovers for lunch. My favorite combo is eggplant and peppers which I have had either hot or cold. Love them both ways. But last night I did mushrooms, zucchini, peppers and garlic flavored with EVOO and cayenne pepper. Today I added the IP mushroom soup to last night's leftover veggies. Yum. Also, sometimes I steam Broc and add the IP Broc Cheese soup.
I also make a big batch of soup on the weekend and it lasts all week. Sometimes, I sautee veggies and reheat the next day. If I'm desperate, I'll only eat sliced cucumbers, red peppers, pickles...
If I can't cook for lunch have something easily accessible, I just take my lunch and snack packets with me to work and have them for lunch. Then I'll have 2 cups of veggies when I get home around 5 and then 2 more with dinner.
I found out quickly that I had to prepare and plan for every day. I cook veggies either the night before or the morning of and sometimes I will puree them and add them to an IP soup. Its really good!! Inf act hubby and I are planning a trip away this weekend and I am currently cooking veggies to pack and take along with me!
I julienne a zucchini, saute it with some mushrooms and garlic and then add italian seasonings to it while it's in the pan. Turn the heat off and add a few tablespoons of WFarm Tomato Basil sauce. I drink a protein shake and have that for my veggies. It's really good.