There’s a common misconception that plant-based meals are complicated and time consuming. What if we told you that it’s possible to make a nutritious and delicious meal in just 15 minutes? Still don’t believe us? We’ve compiled 10 quick, easy lunch recipes for you below to ensure you are getting healthy and nutritious food without having to slave away for hours in the kitchen.
1. ONE POT TOMATO & GARLIC WITH MEDITERRANEAN GRAINS
Try our Mediterranean-Style Grains heated in a tomatoey, garlicky bowl of goodness. Although an ideal light plant-based lunch, this recipe is also perfect for batch cooking so you can enjoy portions throughout the week.
2. THAI-STYLE LETTUCE CUPS
A zingy, refreshing lunch that really delivers on flavour and can be enjoyed from fridge to plate in only 10 minutes. It’s a versatile recipe so feel free to get creative and pack the lettuce cups with any crunchy veg that needs eating up.
3. SUPER GREEN TOMATOEY FRENCH LENTILS ON TOAST
Don’t take this recipe name for granted, it really is a super plant-based option for lunch. Spoon the tomatoey lentils mixed with protein-rich greens onto your toast and feed the soul. A great work from home lunch that’ll give you a real energy boost.
4. FIERY CARIBBEAN WRAPS
Yes, it really is possible to make fiery Caribbean wraps in only 10 minutes! This simple plant-based lunch stars our Jamaican-Style Grains and is truly a flavour sensation. If you’re feeling even more brave, bring a little extra heat to January by topping it with hot sauce…
5. SMOKY GRAINS WITH COURGETTE & BUTTER BEANS
A simple, smoky plant-based dish bursting with silky butter beans, griddled courgette, and or best-selling Spanish Grains. A top tip from us: for an extra protein hit top with toasted nuts or seeds.
6. ITALIAN GRAINS SALAD
This speedy salad is the perfect option for a light plant-based lunch when you’re pushed for time. It’s full of peppery rocket, aromatic basil and big juicy tomatoes. Not forgetting our herby Italian-Style Grains to tie off this fresh salad to satisfy those Summer cravings in the colder months.
7. PANZANELLA WITH ITALIAN-STYLE GRAINS
If you’re yet to make this classic Tuscan salad, you’re in for a real treat. Turn your half-eaten loaf that’s going stale into crisp croutons and toss with our Italian-style grains, ripe tomatoes and lightly pickled onions.
8. PUY LENTIL, COURGETTE & FETA SALAD
Earthy Puy Lentils served with fresh veggies and light plant-based feta is a real match made in heaven. These lentils are an excellent meat alternative thanks to their high levels of protein, making this simple lunch a great go-to in your plant-based diet.
9. RED RAINBOW SALAD WITH PERSIAN QUINOA & LENTILS
Brighten up your lunch break with the most colourful vegan salad out there. It’s so simple whilst being so delicious it’s a bit of a secret hack! We like to layer this up in pots, not just so they look pretty, but so they’re also ready to have the next day for super easy lunch.
10. KOREAN VEGAN TACOS
Tacos are incredibly the perfect option for a light lunch and our Korean-Style Grains add a real zing to them. Load up with kimchi, tofu, sriracha and fresh veggies and never look back!
In the interest of keeping it simple, we won’t keep you any longer. Let us know which lunch is your favourite!
