Vegetarian lunches are probably one the easiest meals to make and a healthy meal choice any time. There are so many options that come together quickly and easily to make quick lunches whenever you need them. Here are a few suggestions for simple vegetarian meals.
For quick meal planning, try these easy vegetarian recipes that can be made using only a few simple ingredients.
A simple meal can be made with plain yogurt (regular or soy) mixed with cut up fresh fruit, like berries, bananas, apples, or peaches, some sweetener like honey or agave syrup, and some chopped nuts, like almonds, walnuts, or pecans. Mix it all together and serve along with some whole grain crackers or some toasted whole grain bread slices.
Steamed edamame beans combined with chopped red bell peppers, jicama cubes, and pitted black olives tossed in an olive oil vinaigrette served along with a small bowl of cooked rice drizzled with some soy sauce and lemon juice
For a really quick meal, serve up a cooked vegetarian hotdog or burger on a whole grain bun with some flavorful toppings (ketchup, mustard, sliced pickles, tomato slices, cheese, etc.) and serve with a simple side dish of steamed vegetables tossed with some olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper.
For a quick salad meal, try cutting up the cooked vegetarian burger or hotdog into pieces and add to some mixed salad greens, pickle slices, diced tomatoes, and some shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss are good choices) and toss with Italian dressing and serve with a cup of soup on the side.
Try a simple bean spread made from canned chickpeas (rinsed, drained, and mashed) combined with shredded carrots, diced red onion, cumin, and low-fat sour cream. Take a soft tortilla shell and spoon the bean mixture into the shell and top with some chopped, pitted green olives and radish sprouts. Serve some baked pita chips with this simple wrap sandwich.
A salad of canned black beans (rinsed and drained), corn kernels, chopped tomatoes, chopped walnuts, chopped fresh cilantro, and rice vinegar all tossed together makes a quick lunch. Add some warm rolls and whipped cream cheese spread for a simple side.
Saute some cubed tempeh with sliced mushrooms and broccoli tops until the vegetables are tender. Toss with a little tamari soy sauce and fresh squeezed lemon juice and serve over cooked udon noodles with a piece of fruit on the side.
Take some crusty bread and cut two slices and toast. On one side of one slice of bread, spread some mustard and spread some basil pesto on the other slice. Layer the mustard side with flavored baked tofu, thinly sliced, and top with some drained, marinated artichoke hearts and a slice of sharp cheddar cheese. Melt the cheese by placing the sandwich under a broiler or in a microwave or toaster oven until cheese melts and then top with the other slice of bread. Serve sandwich with carrot and celery sticks and baked potato chips.
About the Author:
Laura Cokherell, an avid cook, shares a full range of low-cost meal ideas from breakfast to dessert, including more vegetarian lunches, at Quick Salad Recipes.com. You will find a large collection of quick recipes for fresh, delicious, wholesome meals that require a minimum of ingredients, time, effort and clean-up for the fast-paced world we live in.
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