Bringing your own lunch to work may be a healthier option than takeout, but it can also be a challenging task. Apart from figuring out what to do, you may have a job that has you spending a lot of time outdoors. In some cases, you may not have access to a fridge. If you are looking for no-fuss nutritious meals that don't need to be refrigerated, give these options a try.

This dish is easy to make and very enjoyable to eat. You can even make it ahead of time, so you don't have to rush around in the morning to pack your lunch. Stuff your pita bread with spiced chickpeas and sautéed vegetables.

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Mix orzo with roasted vegetables and pesto. Add baby carrots, snap peas, roasted almonds, and barre apple chips to the mix. While this combo in itself can be extremely satisfying, you can also add cheese, caramelized cauliflower. If you like your meal a little sweet you can also add a few raisins.

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Quinoa is one grain that is nutritious and healthy to add to your diet. The best part is that you can consume it for breakfast, lunch or, dinner. If you are looking to make good use of it for lunch, make quinoa tabbouleh. You don't even have to refrigerate this meal. Add a good amount of protein to this dish, along with roasted almond, green beans, black olives, and clementine.

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Fresh, hearty and delicious are words you could use to describe this meal. Wheat berry salad with oranges and feta has all the elements you need that makes for a satisfying meal. To make it, you will need wheat berries,blood oranges, feta cheese, flat-leaf parsley, celery, fennel, and green onions. To make the dressing for the salad mix together olive oil, red onion, garlic, fresh thyme leaves, vinegar, sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.

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Sometimes a sandwich makes for the best meal for your lunch. On those days you are in a rush and don't have a lot of time, give this recipe a try. All you need is sandwich bread, cream cheese,chopped green onions, chopped dill, garlic, lettuce and salami.

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Sun-dried tomatoes are juicy and add a whole lot of flavour to a dish. This recipe is so good, you will probably be making it a few times a week. For this recipe, you will need spiral pasta, sun-dried tomato, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, red onion, dried herbs and feta. To make the dressing, you will need sun-dried tomatoes, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, white sugar, dried herbs, salt and pepper.

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Cold sesame noodles are easy to make and taste yummy no matter what the room temperature. That is why it makes for an ideal work lunch option. For this recipe, you will need Chinese egg noodle, peanut oil, peanut butter, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame seeds, honey, grated ginger, garlic cloves, red pepper flakes,scallion, roasted peanuts, and cilantro leaves. Consume this dish with thin slices of cucumber.

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A simple mustard vinaigrette is all you need to lift a dish that includes quinoa and lentils. You can cook the lentils and quinoa a day before you put all the ingredients together. To make this recipe, you will need green lentils, red quinoa, salt, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, black pepper, celery stalks, celery leaves, and mint leaves. Picture Courtesy: Google Images

A simple white bean recipe can be wholesome, satisfying and easy to make. Marinated beans can be made in advance and will be even tastier to eat. To make this recipe, you will need a medium lemon, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, salt, black pepper, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, fresh oregano leaves, and cannellini beans. Chop, slice, dice, combine and you have yourself a meal you don't need to refrigerate. Picture Courtesy: Google Images