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Often times when I make the kids lunch, I am not hungry, there isn't enough of what they are having, what I am serving them isn't on my "diet" plan, or any combination of the above.  However, there are many quick options I keep on hand that are easy and fairly frugal.  Next time you are stuck for something to grab for a small meal try one of these.

• Microwave a bag of frozen veggies.  Sprinkle on a little season salt and you have a VERY tasty and healthful warm lunch.
• Can of soup.  Why this is so often overlooked, I will never know.  But canned soup is quick, easy, healthful, and frugal. 
• Fruit.  This is one of the easiest lunches around.  Grab an apple and a handful of nuts and you ahve yourself a healthful lunch, that is also quite satisfying.  No prep time here.
• Leftover veggies.  Many times I will simply grab whatever veggies are leftoverfrom the previous dinner.  Reheat and eat. 
• Baked beans.  I have to admit, this is one of my favorite lunches.  We don't often have baked beans with a meal, so this is a tasty and healthful treat.
• Tuna.  Ok, this one might seem a bit odd, but I am known to pop open and drain a can of tuna, splash on some balsamic vinegar, and dig in.  Yep right from the can.  Believe it or not, this is very tasty and fills me right up.  QUick and easy, and very healthful.

You will notice that everything on the list could easily be worked into any diet plan.  Low calories, low in fat, low cholesterol, mostly low carb.  But all are also low cost and easy!

These are my thoughts.