As promised, here’s part two of my easy vegan meals for beginners series. Last time, I shared 10 breakfast ideas, so if you are interested in seeing those, you can find them here.
Lunch is my favorite as a vegan – there are so many quick and easy plant-based options – from sandwiches, soups, salads, and more. I’m very much a sandwich or burrito person, so this is my jam. If you are just starting out as a plant-based eater… whether vegetarian, vegan, or just trying to cut back, I hope some of these ideas look interesting to try.
#1: White Bean Salad Sandwich
To kick off the list, my personal favorite. This creamy white bean salad is the perfect substitute if you used to enjoy chicken or tuna salad.
#2: Mac Salad
This is my favorite, especially in the summer. Mac salad is so easy to make. If you need a recommendation for vegan mayo, my favorite is Just Mayo. BUT, there are so many. Trader Joe’s has a great one and also Vegannaise.
#3: Spinach Salad
You can always turn to a simple salad. Use up whatever veggies you have in your house and add proteins, too. Some of my favorite additions: roasted tempeh, baked tofu, walnuts, pumpkin seeds.
#4: Tofurky Sandwich
Give mock meat a try. Tofurky is my favorite brand, especially the smoked tofurky. It is a great protein boost and once you add the lettuce, tomato, mustard/mayo, pickles… you won’t even taste the difference.
#5: Veggie or Bean Burger
The above is a sweet potato burger (from Whole Foods) with vegan mozz, avocado, and lettuce. Grab your favorite veggie or bean burger from the freezer and load up with toppings.
#6: Burrito Bowl
This ranch burrito bowl is on a bed of spinach – full recipe here. This is SO FREAKIN’ GOOD.
#7: Soup
I share a ton of soup recipes on here, but this green soup is one of my favorites (if not my favorite).
#8: Black Bean Tacos
Vegan tacos all day, every day. These are black bean, corn, avocado, and ranch tacos. Recipe here.
#9: Crunch Wrap Supreme
This takes a little extra effort, but totally worth it. Vegan crunch wrap supreme, baby.
#10: Summer Rolls
Rice wraps are awesome. It takes a couple tries to get the hang of rolling them up, but once you do… the combinations are endless. My favorites are mango and avocado rolls and these rainbow rolls.
Share your favorite vegan lunch special in the comments below! I’d love some new ideas. xx bianca
