Vegetarian lunch options?!

I know how it is, the school I go to offers nothing but meat as the "main course" at lunch, so I have to pack my lunches :/ I'd suggest salad! If you have a couple ice packs you can throw in a lunch bag it should keep the lettuce and whatever veggies you like cool until your ready to eat. I usually put the dressing in a separate little container so the salad doesn't get soggy :)

also, fresh fruit is nice! I love pineapple, and it keeps well if you have some ice packs. If you like apples, but don't like when they get brown, you can try putting a little bit of lemon juice on them after you slice them -it stops the browning- If you liked cooked apples, you can throw the slices in a pot and add a little bit of sugar/sweetener, cinnamon, maybe a little brown sugar or what have you and get them nice and caramelized!

If you don't like the test of meat, you probably wouldn't like the meat substitues that boca or morningstar make. If you wanted to try them, most are microwaveable and 100% vegetarian.

Veggie subs = YUM! wholegrain sub bread, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, spinnach, and a little bit of sweet onion sauce (or whatever you kind of sauce you like) I usually get this at subway and it's GREAT, and easy to reproduce at home

PBJ is always a good idea, theres nothing like the salty/sweet, fruity/meaty flavors that come about in the combination

Leftovers are also a good idea if you have a microwave available at work: rice, boiled potatoes, veggies, etc.

Also, have you ever heard of bento lunches? their very popular in Japan and catching on in America and Europe:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bento
http://www.justbento.com/
http://www.justbento.com/category/vegeta…

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The thing about not being into meat is that there are so many inventive and delicious vegetarian dishes out there that are just shoved aside by hunks of beef and chicken. I used to take mostly sandwiches to work which can get very boring, very quickly. Once in a while I'd make a mushroom risotto with rosa tomatoes etc the night before and take it in the next day - yum! Innocent makes these awesome veg pots too, which are packed with nutrition and all that jazz... Take a look here: http://www.innocentdrinks.co.uk/things_we_make/vegpots/
If you can't get hold of those I suggest trying to recreate these veg pots. Curries, rice dishes, pastas, falafels, wraps etc. Also, overdosing on fruit is always good too =]

Personal experience

Avacados!!! I bring one everywhere because they're so amazing for me. =] They're very calorie dence and will keep you full for so long! They have a ton of protein and most everything your body needs! A good way to eat them is on a bit of sprouted bread (My favorite and most healthful bread choice.) A smoothie you make in the morning would also be packed with goodness if you wanted to pack a bunch of nutrition in :D

- yogurt
- chopped fruits and veggies
- a sandwich with cheese, tomatoe, lettuce, and maybe a light piece of a chicken
- soup
- sub way
- smoothies
- pasta
- cheese and crackers
- lean cuisines
.... thats all i can think of ... try looking up vegetarian recipes on google for more options

PB&J

Pasta with Butter

Pizza

Grilled Cheese Sand which

Yogurt with fruit

PB& honey sandwich

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There are some easy recipes on this blog that you can take for lunch: http://healthycollegevegetarian.blogspot…

I hope this helps.

Future Canadian,

Planning your lunches can be a challenge when you're eating mostly vegan, but not impossible. You don't have to make a conscious effort to avoid meat, but I understand some of the thoughts you have to avoid some meat.

My son, Brian, has had a food allergy all his life so he has had to search for ways to prepare food that avoid some things. He has an allergy to fowl.

His family in Missouri has other food concerns so he has even started a website providing some cookbooks from people dealing with food sensitivities.

You might want to check out what he has about vegan cooking. The link is below. One of the authors, Kristen Suzanne, has some small books that even give you snacks and sides to prepare that you might take with you to work. She even has a book on "Raw Vegan Chocolate Recipes" for those people like me who thrive on chocolate. LOL

Anyway, see what you think about it. Since you're not trying to go total vegan, you may find some other cookbooks you enjoy.

He even puts out a newsletter that includes some recipes about food sensitivities and gives recipes in the newsletter about what's going on in the various states regarding those people dealing with food issues.

Larry

Website: http://www.allergy-freecookbooks.com/vegan.html
Newsletter: http://www.allergy-freecookbooks.com/home.html