Looking for vegan lunchbox ideas for Veganuary? We’ve made it easier for you with this list of our 10 favourite vegan recipes for the office! These are dishes that you can easily pack into a box and enjoy even without a microwave!
1. Simple ‘Grab & Go’ Pasta Salad
By Avant Garde Vegan
A hearty, balanced, and nourishing pasta salad that tastes wonderful even when eaten cold! This makes for a great workday lunch or snack as it takes very little time to prepare, and can be made ahead of time.
2. Make-Ahead Freezer Burritos
By Pick Up Limes
We love wraps because the filling options are endless! This burrito-inspired version is filled with hearty refried beans, juicy corn, and crunchy peppers. Having this prepped and ready in the freezer makes packing breakfast or lunch on a busy day a breeze.
3. Chickpea ‘Egg’ Salad Sandwich
By The Simple Veganista
A quick and easy recipe! The Chickpea ‘Egg’ Salad is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or for scooping with crackers for a healthy and filling vegan lunch.
4. Lentil Bolognese
By Feasting At Home
Rich and robust, this plant-based Lentil Bolognese is hearty, “meaty” and full of flavour. Toss it with your favourite pasta, or spoon it over a creamy polenta – either way, this simple nourishing vegan meal makes for a very satisfying workday lunch!
5. Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowls
By Two Peas & Their Pod
An easy meal prep idea for a workday lunch! Prepare these healthy bowls and eat during the week with no fuss. Easy to make and highly customisable too!
6. Peanut Crunch Salad In a Jar
By A Virtual Vegan
A healthy, protein-packed, super tasty lunch doesn’t get any easier than this! Make a bunch of them while meal prepping on a Sunday and you will have grab-and-go lunches all ready in the fridge for your week ahead.
7. Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels
By My Plant-Based Family
These fresh and colourful Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels are a delicious no-cook meal. The best part is that you can get a lot of veggie variety in a couple of bites.
8. Vegan Summer Rolls with Rice Paper
By Ela Vegan
These wraps don’t only look amazing but taste even better. If they’re not filling enough, feel free to add extra protein to the wraps like crispy fried tofu, baked chickpeas or edamame beans.
9. Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese
By Minimalist Baker
Who doesn’t love a creamy, soft and chewy Mac ‘n’ Cheese! No harm in enjoying this delicious comfort food especially during the middle of a busy day! This dish is totally guilt-free with ‘cheese’ made of nuts and other healthy ingredients.
10. Charcuterie Lunchbox
By The Edgy Veg
Try a vegan charcuterie lunchbox that can be made in 5 minutes! Mixing and matching ingredients, this vegan lunch box will make all of your coworkers jealous!
This list already links out to 10 amazing blogs! But if you want to dive in deeper, check out this article which highlights more of our favourite vegan food bloggers.
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We hope this is helpful! If you prefer to grab a meal outside rather than prep it yourself, you can always use the HappyCow app to discover great vegan food near you.
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