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Nuts & Twigs » Recipes » Quick and Easy Recipes

Quick and Easy Vegan Lunch Recipes

Looking for a delicious vegan lunch that won't take up your whole day? Our Quick and Easy Vegan Lunch Recipes are designed to help you whip up satisfying, plant-based meals in 35 minutes or less! From hearty sandwiches like Vegan Pesto Grilled Cheese With Tofu and fresh salads like this Asian Chopped Salad, these recipes are perfect for busy weekdays or when you need a nourishing bite on the go.

  • crispy vegetable fritters stacked on a plate.
    Crispy Vegetable Fritters
  • Bowl of creamy green broccoli soup on a woven placemat, topped with crispy croutons and breadcrumbs, with a spoon resting in the bowl.
    Vegan Broccoli Soup
  • Golden toasted bread topped with melted vegan cheese and fresh basil, served on a wooden board.
    Easy Vegan Cheesy Bread
  • Trader Joe’s Falafel Naan Wrap.
    15-Minute Trader Joe’s Falafel Naan Wrap
  • caesar salad in a bowl with a fork reaching into the bowl
    Vegan Caesar Salad
  • Overhead view of cauliflower tabbouleh in a bowl with fresh herbs, tomatoes, and pomegranate seeds, ready to serve.
    Cauliflower Tabbouleh (Grain-Free)
  • top view and partial view of easy vegan nachos in a casserole.
    Easy Vegan Nachos
  • vegan chickpea tuna salad in a bowl with a spoon.
    Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad
  • side angle of vegan caesar pasta salad in a white bowl.
    Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad
  • bowl of angel hair pasta salad.
     Angel Hair Pasta Salad
  • bento box filled with the mac and broccoli in one section with the other sections filled with apples shaped like flowers, small tomatoes, and dessert cone tips.
    Easy Vegan Mac & Trees (Kid-Friendly Mac and Broccoli)
  • Close-up of creamy chickpea and sweet potato stew in a red pan with kale, tender chickpeas, and golden sauce. A wooden spoon rests on the edge, ready to serve.
    Creamy Sweet Potato and Chickpeas
  • Overhead view of lentil tabbouleh salad in a white bowl with a spoon, showing fresh parsley, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and lentils on a woven placemat.
    Lentil Tabbouleh Salad
  • Vegan Pumpkin Spice Frosty
    Vegan Pumpkin Spice Frosty
  • A bowl of creamy orange butternut squash and carrot soup, swirled with white dairy-free cream, topped with dark crispy sage leaves and sprinkled with green pepitas.
    Butternut Squash Carrot Soup
  • Bowl of vegan miso soup filled with shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, scallions, and silken tofu cubes. A spoon rests inside the bowl, lifting broth and vegetables, set on a woven placemat with a light cloth napkin.
    Vegan Miso Soup
  • A fresh strawberry avocado salad on a beige plate, featuring vibrant greens, sliced avocado, halved strawberries, fresh mint leaves, sunflower seeds, and pecans, set on a woven placemat with whole strawberries and a light cloth in the background.
    Strawberry Avocado Salad
  • A large bowl of creamy cucumber hummus topped with paprika-dusted roasted chickpeas, fresh cucumber slices, and a drizzle of olive oil, surrounded by crackers, cucumber slices, a lemon, and fresh herbs on a woven placemat
    Cucumber Hummus
  • side view of vegan pesto grilled cheese sandwich with tofu on a plate.
    Vegan Pesto Grilled Cheese With Tofu
  • Close-up of vegan corn dog bites, one with a bite taken out, displayed on a marble and wood stack with grapes and oranges in the background.
    Vegan Corn Dog Bites
  • Overhead shot of creamy cucumber gazpacho in a white bowl, garnished with microgreens and toasted slivered almonds. A red napkin and silver spoon rest beside it, with a second bowl of soup partially visible in the corner.
    Creamy Cucumber Gazpacho
  • Hand dipping a slice of rustic bread into a bowl of chunky watermelon gazpacho, topped with breadcrumbs, diced cucumber, and fresh cilantro.
    Easy Watermelon Gazpacho
  • Asian chopped salad with sesame dressing.
    Asian Chopped Salad With Sesame Dressing
  • Lunchbox containing mini falafel, couscous, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, spinach, pita chips, a small container of dairy-free tzatziki, and fresh raspberries. The lunchbox is placed on top of children’s books and notebooks, styled for a back-to-school theme.
    Mediterranean Lunch Bowl
  • A lunchbox with sliced apple and veggie quesadillas stacked in one compartment, paired with mandarin orange segments and chocolate sandwich cookies in another side compartments. A small yellow lion-shaped food pick is placed among the orange slices. A Dr. Seuss book and snack packaging are visible in the background.
    Apple and Veggie Quesadillas
  • A bento-style lunchbox filled with peanut butter and banana roll-ups made from whole wheat tortillas, alongside red grapes, orange slices, mini cucumbers, and colorful cherry tomatoes with a blue giraffe fork. The lunchbox is set on top of an open illustrated children’s book.
    Peanut Butter & Banana Roll-Ups
  • A close-up of a fluffy sandwich bun filled with creamy no-mayo chickpea salad and leafy greens, resting on top of a mint green lunch container surrounded by mini cornbread muffins.
    No-Mayo Chickpea Salad
  • two bento boxes containing the eggless salad pockets, mini tomatoes, cucumbers, and peanut bar.
    Eggless Salad Pocket Sandwiches
  • A bento lunchbox filled with cherry tomatoes, baby cucumbers, vegan chili, and three mini cornbread muffins. A muffin tin with more cornbread and a yellow napkin sit beside the box.
    Chili and Mini Cornbread Munchables
  • Two bento boxes with the hummus and veggie pinwheels, cookies, blackberries, and grapes.
    Mini Hummus and Veggie Pinwheels
  • two bento boxes with the quinoa pasta salad served with sides such as graham crackers, apples cut into flowers, dairy free chocolate chips, and dried mango.
    Easy Quinoa Fusilli Pasta Salad (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
  • bento box with the nut butter and jelly roll ups along with a bunch of tomatoes, blueberries, and oreos in other compartments of the bento box.
    Nut Butter & Jelly Roll Ups
  • Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Maple-Dijon Glaze on a sheet pan.
    Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Maple-Dijon Glaze
  • cauliflower rice burrito bowls.
    Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowls
  • stack of vegan cucumber sandwiches.
    Vegan Cucumber Sandwiches
  • plate of the ravioli salad.
    Trader Joe’s Ravioli Pasta Salad
  • spring roll salad in a bowl with a fork.
    Spring Roll Salad
  • Tofu Wrap with Spicy Apricot Sauce on a plate with chips and salad.
    Tofu Wrap with Spicy Apricot Sauce
  • Vegan Tuna Pasta salad on a plate.
    Vegan Tuna Pasta Salad
  • vegan cajun pasta in a bowl with a fork leaning on the bowl with some pasta on it.
    Vegan Cajun Pasta
  • kale and white bean salad in a bowl.
    Kale and White Bean Salad
  • Mongolian tofu in a bowl topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
    Mongolian Tofu

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