Vegan Lunch Recipes 40 Plant Based Meals

Bite into a deliciously chewy vegan bagel sandwich infused with Mediterranean baba ganoush, crisp cucumber, rich sun-dried tomatoes, and spicy arugula. Protein-rich and delightfully nutritious, your lunchtime options just got a whole lot tastier.

Delectable and super filling! Lots of flavors here.

A jalapeno popper grilled cheese is comfort food in sandwich form - melty vegan cheese hugs mildly spicy peppers inside crisp toasty bread - yum!

Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich is an extremely delicious, vegan, and gluten-free sandwich, which just takes 15 minutes to make. This chickpeas recipe is perfect with a spicy dip for breakfast, light lunch, or just in between!

Thai-inspired noodles with a spicy peanut sauce. Vegan, quick & easy.

An old favorite veganized. This makes a delicious sandwich filling.

A simple and delicious vegan twist on coronation chicken! These coronation chickpeas are absolutely delicious and a healthy plant-based protein source for light lunches!

Enjoy these easy, healthy buffalo cauliflower wraps with a side of baked fries for the ultimate comfort food meal.

This vegan buddha bowl features tofu, edamame, rice, cabbage, and carrot for a flavourful, healthy meal that’s high in plant-based protein and perfect for meal prep.

A healthy and kind twist on a classic, this Vegan BLT is so easy to make and takes 20 minutes or less to bake! It's made with a smoky-sweet baked tempeh bacon that you'll love! 

Super crunchy and flavorful Thai peanut quinoa salad that is incredibly easy to throw together. A great way to pack in veggies!

Healthy and easy, this 5-Minute Oil-Free Pesto is full of flavour. A perfect quick lunch recipe for the whole family!

These aren't really fried and they're not really chicken. But they are totally delicious! Make the breaded tofu ahead of time for a super-quick lunch.

The Ultimate Vegan Burrito is loaded with chipotle black beans, cilantro-lime rice, pico de gallo, avocado, and spicy sauce. It's the perfect meatless meal and will be on your table in no time!

This chickpea avocado salad sandwich is a healthy spin on tuna salad! No oil and just 20 minutes of prep needed!

This vegan chickpea tuna melt recipe is easy, tasty, and completely satisfying! With creamy chickpea tuna, melted cheese on crusty toasted bread, this chickpea tuna melt is a must-try.

This colorful salad with tofu feta, golden kiwis, and edible flowers is perfect for a lighter meal on sunny days or a work-from-home lunch. Beautiful!

These falafel hummus pita pockets make a really great lunchbox meal, and will definitely keep you full till dinner!

A tasty delicious salad with spicy buffalo tofu and a creamy ranch dressing!

These easy and filling vegan bean burritos are the perfect portable lunch idea! Using leftover cooked rice and canned beans, it's super accessible and so delicious.

This Buffalo Soy Curls Salad adds a kick to lunchtime. It’s delicious, easy to make, and filled with plant-based goodness!

Where do you get your protein? From these delicious wraps!

5-minute Vegan Tuna Salad Recipe. Delicious plant-based filling for sandwiches or wraps and perfect to scoop onto a salad. Just 4 ingredients and it’s totally meal-prep friendly.

These tostadas are topped with crispy spiced chickpeas, crunchy slaw, and a whipped avocado crema that puts a delicious vegan spin on taco night!

Ramen noodles are good for more than just soup! Switch things up and make a healthy & colorful Vegan Ramen Noodle Salad with rice noodles, shredded veggies, and an oil-free dressing!

These warm and satisfying chickpea grain bowls are big on flavor with only a few ingredients. With just 10 minutes of prep, these grain bowls are easy to throw together at any time.

This creamy tomato soup recipe is even better than Campbell's!

You won't believe how easy and quick this decadent vegan Philly Cheesesteak is! It's packed with gooey cheese, vegan steak-style meat, and caramelized onions--and tons of plant-based protein.

This light and luscious vegan version of chicken salad is so flavorful that no one will believe it’s made with tofu.

This lemony Yellow Split Pea Soup is filling, nutritious, and most importantly, packed with flavour. Easy to make and perfect for freezing – try it today!

Just 15 minutes of prep and these are ready to bake in the oven!

Vegan pesto pasta salad is the perfect salad for lunch, picnics, cookouts, and get-togethers, especially in summer! It is packed with flavor, incredibly easy to throw together, and a sure crowd pleaser!

This straightforward vegan sushi recipe makes 4 different varieties: pickled carrot & ginger maki rolls, tenderstem & avocado California rolls, roasted pepper nigiri and peas ‘n’ carrots California rolls.

This healthy vegan bean salad - Balela, inspired by the Middle East is made with different beans, greens, fresh vegetables, olive oil, and Arabic spices.

This Chickpea Avocado Salad is delicious on sandwiches and wraps. It's super simple to make with a handful of ingredients and travels well for picnics. 

This vegan chana masala is an easy-to-make Indian chickpea masala. Made creamy with coconut milk, it’s a super easy Indian meal when made with canned chickpeas. Ready in around 30 minutes.

Vegan Curry Chickpea Salad is an easy and flavorful vegan lunch recipe. Serve as a sandwich, over a bed of spinach, or in a lettuce wrap.

This creamy vegan potato salad is perfect for meal prep and super satisfying! Made with wholesome cashew mayo and spring veggies, it's a healthy and flavorful lunch idea

These salty-sweet peanut noodles are loaded with veggies. Even the noodles are vegetables! This will definitely be your new favorite vegan and gluten-free dish.

This chickpea salad is a tasty, healthy, and cheap make-ahead dish that you can serve as a high-protein breakfast, pack for lunch or eat as a snack or side dish. Make it in about 5 minutes with canned chickpeas!