Vegetarian

amber22vanessa

I am vegetarian and looking for some easy to make veggie salad/lunch recipes that I can make the night before and take to work. Any ideas?

jandw122912

I made "Tofuna" salad a few weeks ago. I baked the tofu and then shredded it up, added in mayo, pickles, and celery... It was fantastic with crackers!

Talanch

Do you have a microwave at work? Then it's easiest to just make an extra portion for dinner and bring that to work for lunch.

For salads you don't really need a recipe. Just throw your favourite veggies together. Falafel wraps are always good.

itsmemaringle

Anything with avocado!! I'm addicted!
Finely chopped lettuce, tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and avocado with a multi-seeded pitta. You could have a yogurt and a item of fruit to have after

amber22vanessa

Sounds good. Thanks guys will try these for work next week!!

KatieLK14

I love added roasted chickpeas and hemp seed to my salad!! I make bbq roasted chickpeas then have some of that with spinach, tomato, apple

amber22vanessa

Bbq roasted chickpeas sounds delicious. Beans/chickpeas is such a great source of fibre and protein!! Must try it as a snack

RodaRose

Any one of these will be wonderful for lunch or dinner.
http://www.thegardengrazer.com/2014/12/50-awesome-vegan-black-bean-recipes.html

happytexan0223

I make a tofu "eggless" salad, sort of like egg salad. Take a block of tofu and steam or cut it up and bake it, but not until it's dry. Crumble it, and add chopped celery, onion, vegan mayo. Basically use whatever you would use to make a regular egg salad, but use crumbled tofu instead. Enjoy!

xLyric

If you do eat eggs, I love boiled eggs on my salads. Adds protein and fills you up more, plus it tastes great. Also shredded cheddar cheese.

I don't personally like it more than every once in a while, but I've seen a lot of salads with nuts and fruits like strawberries, oranges, apples (cubed up small), or grapes.

amber22vanessa

Yes definitely eat eggs!! Just the whites though as cholesterol on the higher side for some reason. These all sound like good recipes can't wait to try them all out! Much appreciated

tams311

I'm a vegetarian too and lunches can be difficult. Morningstar has sone good options but be careful if all the sodium. Love the tofu ideas here!

amber22vanessa

Will do thanks. Just realised wholewheat pasta and spaghetti are lots of calories too

amber22vanessa

Plus got to overcome my massive sweet tooth

pomegranatecloud

I usually just have left overs for lunch. Here are a few recipes I like:

ohsheglows.com/2013/03/05/roasted-buddha-bowl/ - I prefer it with the lemon tahini dressing.

ohsheglows.com/2011/12/14/over-the-rainbow-cabbage-salad-with-tahini-lemon-dressing/

greencarrotclub.com/?p=557

ohsheglows.com/2011/05/12/lightened-up-protein-power-goddess-bowl/ - I add a lot more kale.

thugkitchen.com/post/64577925404/i-really-dont-give-a-damn-that-you-slept-through

theppk.com/2012/03/pesto-risotto-with-roasted-zucchini/

foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/toasted-israeli-couscous-salad-with-grilled-summer-vegetables-recipe2.html - I use a lot less oil and add more vegetables. Do not make the dressing as written; it's way too oily.

foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/chickpea-salad-recipe.html

budgetbytes.com/2014/05/oven-roasted-ratatouille/ - I use extra spices and less cheese.

thehealthyhavenblog.com/2012/06/11/sesame-quinoa-spring-rolls/

foodandwine.com/recipes/roasted-carrot-and-red-quinoa-salad

oatmealwithafork.com/2013/11/01/easy-slow-cooker-split-pea-soup-vegan/

oneperfectbite.blogspot.com/2011/11/oven-roasted-cauliflower.html#.UcH__-sYKfQ

staticsplit

My standby is a veggie patty (or several) I bake the night before. Sometimes marinated tofu, either home made or just bought. Add spinach, courgette noodles, sun dried tomatoes, carrots, whatever other veggies I have on hand. Maybe chickpeas or chopped baked sweet potato. Whatever. Make a maple-lemon-tahini sauce which is roughly equal parts tahini, lemon juice, and maple. Done!

I also like making a big bowl of lentils, brown rice, various veggies like above, and some pesto mixed through it (either basil or sun dried tomato flavour). Top with some nutritional yeast, which has a lot of B vitamins.

lainy1979

itsmemaringle wrote: »

Anything with avocado!! I'm addicted!
Finely chopped lettuce, tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and avocado with a multi-seeded pitta. You could have a yogurt and a item of fruit to have after

Same. I love avocado With humous or egg or with cottage cheese & pitta & lots of salad. Can't go wrong

cortsky

Rinse chickpeas and smash them with Veganaise. Add chopped carrots, celery, and onion. Put on bread with lettuce and sliced tomato. It's my favorite.