I agree. :/ Any tips for easy to prepare lunches? I'm not a big salad or sandwich eater. Which is what my husband takes to work every day.
I know you don't like leftovers (I didn't for a long time either) but the easiest to prepare lunches really are the ones you pack up right after eating dinner the night before. Steak, rice, refried beans, yams, roasted potatoes, veggies, etc. all make for a super delicious dinner, and then a delicious lunch the next day. Sitting at my desk eating a full plate of steak and veggies (and possibly another side) makes me so happy. And tastes almost as good as the night before. Lunches don't only have to be made of "lunch food." Today, for example, I had a breakfast burrito for lunch (tortilla, chorizo & scrambled eggs, refried beans, sour cream, salsa).
Some other non-salad, non-sandwich lunch ideas that can be prepped the night before/assembled at work during lunchtime:
Lettuce wraps
Turkey or beef burger sliders (I make small patties out of ground turkey, then wrap in collard greens or green leaf lettuce, with choice of condiments and/or cheese)
Burritos (so many options for fillings here!)
Homemade pizza (for example, Trader Joe's has dough for about $1.19, then you just need sauce, cheese, veggies, pepperoni or salami, etc. to put on top. You and your husband could each make your personal pizza to your liking, and have meals for a couple days; pita bread also works for making smaller, personal-sized pizzas)
Thai curry and rice (Thai leftovers are always good and curry is fun to make at home!)
Stews, soups, and chilis like others have mentioned
Pasta and veggies
Extra tip: For a treat (as this costs more) and to make regular rice more exciting, replace most of the water used in cooking the rice with a can of coconut milk. Really tasty!
Hope that helps! Good luck! :)