Need lunch inspiration? Don’t we all. Once the week hits, it’s hard to have the time or energy to meal plan dinners: let alone lunches! And if you’re eating plant based, it can be hard to find creative ideas without meat or dairy. To help with lunchtime, here are out top vegan lunch ideas! These colorful and healthy plant based recipes make lunch something to look forward to. There’s everything from our fan favorite chickpea salad sandwich to wraps to salads to pasta to soup. All of them stay well in the refrigerator and are easy to transport, which is a must for desk lunches. And most don’t even require reheating!

And now…our best plant based and vegan lunch ideas!

More plant based lunch ideas: without recipes!

Of course, you don’t need recipes to make vegan lunches! Here are some ideas of how you can get by on simple store-bought items in a pinch:

Hummus platter: Hummus, pita wedges, nuts, and raw veggiesRice cakes & PB: Rice cakes, peanut butter, apple slices, celery sticksMakeshift nachos: Drain and rinse black beans, mix in olive oil, kosher salt, and cumin. Throw them over tortilla chips with salsa and guacamole! Avocado toast: Easiest ever! Smash avocado onto toast and top with salt. Serve with a handful of nuts and fresh fruit.

More resources for plant based eating

Here are a few of our top resources for eating plant based and vegan on the regular! 5 from 2 reviews

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