Whether you are working in the office or working for home… planning, and prepping your vegan lunches will be a helpful step in continuing your progress. Pick your favorite vegan lunch to bring to work to help include a variety of nutrients including fiber, plant-based protein, and antioxidants are all beneficial to helping improving your overall health.
Healthy Vegetarian Bean Chili
When you think chili, you think warm, comforting and filling. This healthy vegetarian bean chili is a fan-favorite when it comes to easy vegan lunches to bring to work! Prep for this high protein, heart warming chili includes just chopping the vegetables and tossing in the slow cooker! Making one batch of this meal will have you prepped and ready for a week’s worth of chili!
Asian Edamame Salad
“You’re a vegan, so what do you eat salads all day?” Well not always, but when do you have a salad, this Asian Edamame salad is a great twist to “just another salad.” You will note a little bit of sweet and spicy from the combination of siracha and maple syrup to add some serious flavor to your afternoon. Adding edamame and cashews add protein and a great serving of healthy fats to leave you feeling energized after lunch and ready to tackle the second half of your workday.
Sweet Chili Lime Tofu Bowls
What you’ll love about this Sweet Chili Lime Tofu Bowl is that it will leave you feeling satisfied and like you’ve stopped your workday to have your favorite Chinese Dish. The difference is, you will have a healthy lunch that provides you with a great balance of protein, healthy fat, vegetables and the satisfaction of having rice along with your meal. Double up on your broccoli serving to really boost up your potassium, fiber and antioxidants, all nutrients that help prevent cardiovascular disease. Sit back, enjoy this meal, and walk away feeling satisfied and energized for the rest of the day!
Lentil Sloppy Joe’s
This childhood favorite is a perfect vegan meal to bring to work. Spruce up your old recipe by swapping in red lentils to replace ground beef all while maintaining a high protein content. Carrots, peppers and tomatoes will provide bulk and important vitamins like vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, a few key nutrients in a vegan diet to help support your immune function and promote strong, healthy bones. Enjoy this meal full of nostalgia while staying plant-based and knowing that you are doing a great thing to helping your body stay nourished and healthy.
Chickpea Quinoa Salad
If you are in a pinch when making meals to bring to work, or if you have a quick 10 minutes between meetings while working from home, this Chickpea Quinoa Salad is a great way to have a well-balanced, protein-packed vegan lunch. Adding in fresh cucumbers, pepper, and onion will add great flavor and a bit of crunch to your afternoon meal. This can be great for a meal, a side dish, and an easy go-to for pot lucks or picnics!
