Back-to-School with Vegetarian Brown Bag Favorites
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Posted by Jill Harris Aug 30, 2009 |
- Montreal Smoked Wheat or Roast Wheat (vegan)
- Tofu "Egg" Salad (vegan - eggs and dairy optional)
- Lentil Loaf sandwich (contains eggs and dairy)
- Top 5 Vegetarian Sandwiches: Avocado Dream, Hummus Heaven, Smoked Wheat Melt, Almond Butter and Jam, Grilled Tofu with Pesto Mayonnaise (some contain egg and/or dairy)
- Oatmeal Pancakes (vegan - eggs and dairy optional)
- Vegetarian Comfort Food Lunches - Sloppy Joes, "Meatball" sub, Tortellini Caesar Salad, Veggie Dog Delights (some are vegan)
- More vegetarian brown bag lunch ideas: mini pizzas, pasta salad, soup, and dips
- Vegetarian Peanut Noodles (vegan)
- Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets (vegan – eggs and dairy optional)
- Macaroni and Cheese with Fresh Peas (contains dairy) is also comfort food for kids (or parents) who eat at home. Try it cold, too.
- Leftover pizza (contains dairy)
Time-Consuming Recipes
For families who can set aside some time on the weekend to prepare for the week ahead, these recipes are more time-consuming, but are a tasty treat and fun to make, too.
- Jamaican Veggie Patties (vegan)
- Cold spring rolls (vegan) are fun to make with older kids, but require some patience. They keep well for a day or two in the fridge.
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