Weekday lunch sandwiches (Sunday prep)

Name: Weekday lunch sandwiches (Sunday prep)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 sliced loaf or baguettes; Protein (ham, chicken, tuna, cheese); Vegetables (lettuce, tomato, cucumber); Condiments; Bags or containers for the fridge

Published August 25, 2026

Photo : Mae Mu / Unsplash

Prep20 min

Cook0 min

Total20 min

Servings4

Building 3–4 sandwiches after reading the flyer cuts waste and midweek impulse buys.

In this week's flyerpainjambonfromagelaituetomates

Ingredients

Number of servings4

Ingredient	Amount	Metric
Sliced bread (or baguettes)	8 slices	8 slices
Ham, chicken, tuna or cheese	4 portions	200 g
Vegetables (lettuce, tomato, cucumber)	4 portions	4 portions
Condiments (mustard, mayo…)	to taste	—

Directions

Pick the cheapest bread and protein in this week’s flyer.
Assemble sandwiches without watery toppings (add tomato in the morning).
Pack and label for Monday–Thursday.
Vary one topping so lunches don’t feel identical.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 18 g
Carbs: 42 g
Fat: 12 g

Equipment

Cutting board
Chef's knife
Sandwich containers or bags

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