by Aimee · Modified: · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments
I've had a few emails over the past couple of months asking for packed lunch ideas, particularly for recipes that require no heating and can be eaten cold.
So I've put together a list of 20 of the best vegan lunchbox-friendly recipes I've found (and don't worry, they're not all salads...)
All of these recipes are meat-free, dairy-free and eggless. They can all be eaten cold or at room temperature and are perfect for work lunches, picnics and outings!
20 Vegan Packed Lunch Recipes
Roast Vegetable Quinoa Salad
Quinoa dotted with finely chopped roasted vegetables. Great on it's own or with extras like baked tofu.
A super simple to make tart, filled with delicious Mediterranean flavours. Makes 1 large or 2 small tarts. These are delicious eaten cold/room temperature.
If you enjoy being more artistic with your food, you'll love this Onigri recipe, for a beautiful lunchbox meal.
BBQ 'Shroom Buns
These mushroom buns are so incredibly flavourful. This filling also works well in a wrap.
More Vegan Lunchbox Recipes
Crunchy Indian Potato Salad with Mango Chutney Vinaigrette
Vegan High Protein Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing
Vegan BBQ Mushroom Buns
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Thank you so much.
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Joshua Howardsays
Hi! Thank you for this healthy recipes! Vegan sabich sandwich is wonderful and now it's my new favorite! This post shows that a vegan diet is not boring
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Traci | Vanilla And Beansays
My word Aimee! So much to love here! Thank you for sharing all the deliciousness and including me in your post! xo
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Jacqueline Meldrumsays
Thanks for including my pies. What a fabulous roundup. These would definitely cheer up my midweek lunches. I'll have to try some of these. Sharing!
Go beyond traditional iceberg or Romaine lettuce and give some other vegetables a try. Layer sandwiches and wraps with spinach, tomato slices, thinly cucumber, grated carrots, or roasted vegetables for added crunch and flavor. Fill wraps with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and shredded carrots.
Lunch: Veggie sandwich on whole grain bread with avocado, hummus, and veggies. Salad with mixed greens, tofu, and a variety of veggies with a vinaigrette dressing. Lentil soup with whole grain bread.
For a healthy vegan diet: eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible)
Some food is safe without a cold source. Items that don't require refrigeration include whole fruits and vegetables, hard cheese, canned meat and fish, chips, breads, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, mustard, and pickles.
With good planning and an understanding of what makes up a healthy, balanced vegan diet, you can get all the nutrients your body needs. If you do not plan your diet properly, you could miss out on essential nutrients, such as calcium, iron, vitamin B12, iodine and selenium.
Staple vegan foods such as oats, lentils, pasta, rice and chickpeas are among the cheapest foods and are in *a lot* of vegan recipes, so should definitely make an appearance on your list. Oh, and avoid shopping whilst hungry. You're more likely to stray from the plan...
Introduction: My name is Saturnina Altenwerth DVM, I am a witty, perfect, combative, beautiful, determined, fancy, determined person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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