Brown Bag Lunch Sandwiches

At one time, everyone used to bring their lunch to work and to school. I loved to see what everyone else at the table had to contribute. Well, brown bag lunches are about to make a comeback. In light of the economic times, brown bag lunches represent the perfect choice for lunchtime fare.

The main ingredient in a brown bag lunch is the sandwich. Anyone over thirty years of age thinks of a brown bag sandwich as peanut butter and jelly or bologna with cheese. I am glad to say that these are not the only choices anymore.

Brown bag lunch sandwiches have come a long way. Kids want more than the above choices to throw between two slices of bread. They can take their pick between a vegetarian sandwich and one containing any number of lunchmeats. So, let’s find out what we can look forward to in a modern brown bag lunch sandwich.

First of all, two slices of white bread are not required anymore. Don’t feel pressured to switch if you really like white bread or wheat bread. Tradition is not a bad thing. But, for those who are more adventurous when it comes to eating lunch, here are some suggestions.

Wrap sandwiches have stolen the show for kids. A wrap is basically a flour tortilla. They come in a variety of flavors: tomato, spinach, herb, and wheat. Wraps are sturdy enough that sauces can be added without spillage or sogginess like regular bread. Also, wraps stand up to a lot of ingredients being added.

So, feel comfortable sending you child to school with a chicken salad sandwich in a whole wheat wrap. It is nutritious and easy to handle with small fingers.

On the heels of the wrap sandwich are the pita sandwiches. Pita pockets won over the crowd several years back and have recently made a reappearance and to the liking of the younger crowd. Pita pocket sandwiches provide an alternative to white bread. Give that same old turkey sandwich a kick with lettuce, mayonnaise, and tomato stuffed in a pita pocket.

Other bread sources can also be substituted for regular bread: hoagie rolls, artisan bread, ciabatta bread, and rolls. For carb-conscious parents, using a slice of romaine lettuce in the place of bread provides fewer calories. Adding flavored mayo and other sauces makes up for the lack of taste in the lettuce.

Sandwiches don’t have to be ordinary anymore. Create a new look to the main course of lunch time by choosing a variety of breads, meats, and additions. The possibilities are endless and no two days a week have to be the same when it comes to lunch.