Recipes to make a vegan Sunday roast something special.
Spread the guac onto mini flour tortillas, and stuff with black bean salsa or any simple black bean salad.
Some fresh ways to pack a healthy, satisfying lunch? When it’s time to eat, spread the pita pockets with hummus; add the tabbouleh, tomatoes, and olives; and dig in. Zoodles are a crunchy, refreshing main come lunchtime, and now readily available at pretty much any grocery store.
These creative lunches are overflowing with protein-packed mains, fruit and veggie sides, and a few store-bought surprises to keep it all feeling fun. Grab some grilled tofu from your grocery store’s salad bar, pack up leftovers from your weekend grilling session, or swap in your favorite tofu recipe — be it Thought “vegan” and “fluffy pancakes” couldn’t belong in the same sentence?
Find recipes for a variety of meat-free meals, for celebrations, date night or just a simple dinner. they’re all vegan. A mini taco bar in our lunch boxes? With a focus on whole grains, vegetables, and legumes, each of these vegan lunch ideas promises to check off a box for several food groups.
by Justine Pattison. They’re easy enough to toss together the night before, but you can also meal prep the boxes on Sunday and stash them in the fridge for easy grab-and-go lunches.
Make yourself a delicious vegan lunch using one of Vegan Food & Living's many recipes! Whether you eat vegan or vegetarian, or just want to try it for a Meatless Monday, these lunches show how vibrant and delicious a plant-based diet can be. 10 Easy Vegan Lunch Ideas If you’re experimenting with a vegan lifestyle (omitting meat, dairy, and eggs from your diet), these lunches are a quick and easy place to start, and a good way to explore the wide variety of vegan-friendly food options. Our easy foolproof recipe is a hit every time. A light mayo-free pasta salad keeps the tasty lunch staple dairy-free, and holds up better in a lunch box, too. These colorful lunches won’t let you down. Think again! Sign us up! Apartment Therapy is full of ideas for creating a warm, beautiful, healthy home. Avoid the dreaded soggy lunch salad by packing the lettuce leaves separately.
Then, use them as a cup to hold a veggie-packed quinoa salad. Plus, it’s the best way to enjoy breakfast-for-lunch. Try our recipe below, buy one at the store, or toss cooked noodles with olive oil, salt, fresh herbs, and lots of freshly ground black pepper.
This might be the most fun way to eat your vegetables. From quiche, falafel and sandwiches - there's plenty of options! We’re pretty obsessed with this simple-yet-sturdy They feature ingredients packed with iron, fiber, and protein (including grains, beans, and nut butter), to keep you full and excited about lunchtime. It’s super-satisfying and budget-friendly, too. They don’t need much to go from simple to sublime — try a splash of olive oil and a squeeze of lime. We've rounded up these vegan lunch recipes that should pack well for the work week, and, as a bonus, each serving comes in under 500 calories.
Pick your favorite grain — be it quinoa, bulgur, or cracked wheat — and toss together a veggie-packed tabbouleh that gets even better as it sits in the lunch box.
Vegans, rejoice!
We like a combination of carrots, bell peppers, purple cabbage, avocado, and sprouts, but feel free to switch it up with some sliced mango or rice noodles. Spread the peanut butter onto the rice cakes and make sandwiches, or make ants on a log with the celery, peanut butter, and raisins.
This creamy, tangy chickpea salad — flavored with Dijon and a splash of red wine vinegar — is our favorite vegan alternative to chicken or tuna salad.
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