Most people have meat and cheese sandwiches for lunch. Since vegans do not eat meat or dairy, a traditional lunch is not an option. However, there are many different foods that vegans can have for lunch:
Peanut Butter and Jelly
This classic sandwich is perfect for vegans to have for lunch. Its easy, simple, and fast to make. Instead of the usual peanut butter and grape jelly, try experimenting with different varieties. Some examples include almond, cashew, or macadamia nut butter, and raspberry, blackberry, or currant jelly. In addition, try making nut butter from scratch at home. Here is a fast recipe for making homemade peanut butter.
Meatless Burgers
There are many different brands of meatless burgers in local supermarkets. Similar to peanut butter and jelly, meatless burgers is a very convenient lunch. Some options are soy burgers, vegetable patties, and mock chicken patties. Garnish these burgers with vegan mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, onions, lettuce and tomato for a more filling lunch.
Salad
Salad is a type of lunch that has plenty of options to choose from. There are various kinds of fruits and vegetables that will prevent salad from being too repetitive. Eat salad as a main lunch course or as a side dish. Try using different kinds of lettuce blends that are sold in supermarkets. Also, get creative by making many salad and salad dressing recipes.
Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are big pieces of lettuce that are filled with various vegetables and they are dipped in a sauce. Similar to salad, this lunch option has several varieties. For example, wrap raw green peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and cucumbers in lettuce and dip in hummus. Another type of lettuce wrap is beans, tomatoes, chili powder, and vegan cheese dipped in salsa.
Falafel and Hummus
This lunch idea is perfect to make in large quantities and eat during the week. To make it a more filling meal, try eating the falafel and hummus in a pita bread sandwich. Garnish the sandwich with cucumbers, brussel sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and olives. Here is an easy recipe for tahini-free hummus.
Burritos
There are many different kinds of vegan burritos that can be bought from the frozen food section in a supermarket. This is a good option for lunch if time is limited because the burrito can be heated in a microwave. If time at lunch is not limited, make a burrito from scratch. Options for homemade burritos include lettuce, tomatoes or salsa, vegan sour cream, vegan cheese, seasoned rice, and sautéed onions, mushrooms, and green peppers.
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