Any ideas for vegan school lunches (more...)?!
Any ideas for vegan school lunches (more...)?
My daughter is vegan, like me (she's 10, it was her choice). However, there is a child in her class with severe allergies to strawberries, sesame, and peanuts and tree nuts. She said to me, "Mom, I'm telling you right now I'm not gonna make it on salad all year." And I don't blame her.
She can't bring jam sandwiches (jam and peanut butter have been banned due to allergies), hummus (which has tahini - sesame paste in it), or trail mix which has nuts.
Also, ALL junk-type food has been banned (I agree with that).
HELP! My brain hurts.
Answers:
Well, if you get a mummus recipe, you can make it at home, minus the sesame!
Hummus, shredded carrots and celery rolled up inside a flour tortilla
Hummus on whole wheat bread
Hummus or baba ghanouj instead of mayo
Hummus with tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce
Hummus with sliced grapes
Hummus with grated carrot
Hummus with sliced & sautéed mushrooms
Leftover pasta or grain dishes in a wrap
Cucumbers or tomatoes and soy cream cheese with
Bean and veggie soup with toast fingers to dip in it
Rice and beans, with shredded vegan cheese on the side to mix in
Pasta and marinara sauce
Frozen peas sautéed in a bit of olive oil and garlic powder
Canned chickpeas sautéed in a bit of olive oil and cumin
Canned chickpeas and tomatoes sautéed in olive oil and basil
Cubes of marinated/baked tofu
Ziti or multicolored finger food pasta with grated soy cheese and tomato sauce for dipping
Chickpeas, green beans and macaroni (mixed together, no sauce)
Veggie dog wrapped in biscuit dough and baked
Baby potatoes and carrots, cooked whole, with tofu-based dip
Falafel
Baked white or sweet potato 'fries' with cubed veggie burger and ketchup to dip
Taco salad - nachos with chopped tomatoes, guacamole, shredded vegan cheese and other toppings
Quesadillas - vegan cheese with refried beans and whatever veggies are handy
Pancake with fruit spread to dip
French toast cut into bars with maple syrup, jam, or applesauce for dipping
Cold pasta salad - use leftover vegetables, vary the shapes/colors of pasta and the salad dressings
Brown rice or whole wheat couscous based salad
Kidney or black bean salad