I need some quick and easy ideas on simple meals I can take to work that don't require refridgeration or a microwave that fit into my vegetarian lifestyle.
2007-03-17 16:15:34 · 21 answers · asked by musicgirl 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Ooh, absolutely anything really! I love tortilla wraps-you can buy them at any supermarket, ans eat them hot or cold.
here are some of my favourite fillings in them.
Cheese, salad, peppers, colesaw.
Mayo and cucumber.
You can also bring salads (add pineapple or apple to give it a sweeter flavour.)
Pasta salads (tomato sauce, or mayo and salad.)
You can bring any rolls or sandwiches with spreads such as marmite, cheese, philadelphia, salad, etc. I am 14 and i take in a vegatarian meal everyday. There are hundreds of things you can take in, just replace the meat with quorn or salad or cheese.
Good luck!
2007-03-17 22:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by the_black_dance1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black Bean Burger
Take a can (or two - depending upon how many you want to make) of black beans and drain thoroughly. Sometimes I rinse them as well. Mash the beans and mix with 1 egg, 1/2 tsp Cumin, 1/4 tsp Chili Powder & Garlic Powder. Form the mixture into patties and cook in a fry pan with a drizzle of olive oil or grill the patties. Serve in a flour tortilla with salsa, lettuce, tomato, red & green peppers, cheese & sour cream. Once the patties are cooked, they don't need refrigeration thought I wouldn't recommend leaving them in a hot car or a place where it is really warm.
2007-03-17 23:31:22 · answer #2 · answered by siamsa_siamsa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each week I make a couple of batches of non-fat yogurt (usually coffee-flavored) and then have some for lunch each day. Sometimes I spoon the yogurt into a bowl and add some chopped fresh fruit (like bananas, pears, strawberries, mango, raspberries, or anything else I have on hand), nuts, raisins, etc., and maybe a little coconut. Delicious!
2007-03-18 07:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by Tulaby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also pack lunches without refridgeration or a microwave. My Favorite lunch picks are; Seasoned chickpeas, cold pesto pasta, pasta salads, potato salads, baked tofu, edamame(boiled soy beans.) salads, sandwiches, cold pizza. I serve these with nuts, crackers with spreads, pita bread, fresh fruit or vegetables with dips. I also pack little treats like dark chocolate, cookies, sweet breads or cakes, soy yogurt, or soypuddings. You may want to get a thermos. My thermos keep things hot for hours. I pack soup, chili, hot pasta, and sometimes cocoa.
For more ideas check out:
http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com
That is where I get all my lunch inspiration.
2007-03-20 20:50:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I didn't have much time to sit down to enjoy my lunches at work I started bringing with me some nuts with dried fruit and a bottle of water with some freshly squeezed lime juice that I had added the night before into the bottle of water.
2007-03-18 06:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about hummus with pita bread? Most grocery stores sell yummy hummus made in their deli. Fantastic brand sells a box of hummus that you mix with oil and water and it's decent.
You could make a salad with lettuce, beans (my fave is kidney, then black), tomato, green pepper, whatever suits you! If you want, eat the salad in a whole wheat tortilla. Yummy!
2007-03-18 05:11:02 · answer #6 · answered by spaacedogg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a vegetarian and I never had any protein in my diet - but lately , I started buying simulated bologne or meatballs - its made out of soy and such and no meat what so ever - theyre low in fat sugar and calories and carbs ; also I buy low fat cheese and some healthy bread; just put those together grill it .. and side of veggies !
2007-03-18 00:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pack a hot thermos lunch for my veggie daughters lunchbox everyday. She says it is still piping hot at lunchtime. I prepare the food the night before, and just reheat it in the morning (I put hot water in the thermos to preheat it while I heat up the food) I pack cous cous, stir fry rice, mashed potato and gravy, mac and cheese, quinoa pilaf, rice pilaf, veggie soup, mushroom soup, rice pasta with sauce, cheese tortellini or ravioli with sauce (alfredo or spagetti) spagetti, veggy curry, grilled veggies, etc. For warm weather, she likes veggie wraps, tabouleh, rice salad, salad with dressing, pasta salad, etc. Hope this helps give you some ideas
2007-03-18 08:35:27 · answer #8 · answered by beebs 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you don't mind raw potatoes; cut them thin (with peal on' its the most nutritious part). Place them in a zip lock bag with Cinnamon and a hand full of Planters salted peanuts. Sounds strange; but you'll be the envy of the break room. ps Keep refrigerated.
2007-03-17 23:23:48 · answer #9 · answered by dakota 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take 4 bananas
or 3 oranges
or whatever kind of fruit you like that don't need refregerators
i bring only fruit to work and i eat it as a meal, it works i'm for real, if you don't get full, you can pack a trail mix of nuts and dried fruits
2007-03-18 01:06:20 · answer #10 · answered by mikedrazenhero 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋