Hurry The Food Up Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes For Busy People
Lunch is often referred to as the most uninspiring meal of the day. But we want to show you how creative you can be with your lunch with our most popular vegan lunch ideas.
Vegan lunches are never boring and if anyone says they are, they clearly haven’t tried one of our vegan recipes.
They’re colourful, full of flavour, loaded with veggies and include your favourite store cupboard ingredients.
From easy to prep vegan lunches that are perfect for a simple midweek meal to super healthy, hearty vegan lunches that are packed with plant-based protein and belly-filling goodness.
Easy and Awesome Vegan Lunch Ideas and Recipes
You can browse through our vibrant list and experiment with new flavours and textures, making lunch a meal you look forward to!
Bonus: easy, delicious and tangy pancake
These tangy chickpea pancakes are vegan and incredibly tasty. Getting them right is easy – just follow our simple cooking steps!
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: quick, comforting, delicious and so healthy 🙂
A refreshing and tangy summer veggie wrap that’s easy to make and perfect for on the go – ideal for bbqs, picnics or wherever it’s needed!
Ready in: 40 minutes (15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: TacoAndTiramisu
Bonus: healthy, simple and delicious stuffed peppers recipe
A very easy and tasty meal that you can make at home in no time: Potato Stuffed Peppers are perfect for lunch, dinner or as a starter.
Bonus: quick, healthy, delicious and full of flavor dish
Indulge with this smoky and savory Buddha Bowl. The combination of smoked tofu, hummus, and turmeric rice makes for a perfect vegan lunch (or dinner!)
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: HappyKitchen
Bonus: quick, crispy, tasty and really healthy
The most amazing vegan zucchini corn fritters you’ll ever have. Crispy, delicious and perfect with a salad or dipped into your favorite dip.
Bonus: quick, delicious, super nutritious and healthy recipe
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: quick, delicious, healthy and versatile meal
The new vegan burrito is here, paving the way and setting the standard. Mega quick and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: TheVeganLunchBox
Bonus: super simple, tasty and quick
A vegan version of that traditional British sandwich filling cheese savoury.
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: beautiful, healthy and so tasty
This sweet potato salad takes lunch to a whole new level – make your lunchbox proud again!
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: KathrynsKitchenBlog
Bonus: super easy, fresh, healthy and vibrant
This gluten-free Vegetable Herb Pasta Salad is made with fresh vegetables and a lemon herb vinaigrette. Perfect for any time of the year and makes a healthy and hearty salad!
Ready in: 50 minutes (20 minutes prep)
Recipe by: TheHealthyToast
Bonus: full of flavor, taste and health benefits meal
This vegan crispy buffalo tofu wrap recipe is packed with flavor and texture. It makes for the perfect high protein vegan lunch.
Bonus: quick, high in protein and absolutely delicious
This tempeh sandwich is THE new vegan sandwich. Mega tasty and super nutritional, it sets the new bar for all sandwich lovers out there.
Bonus: quick, delicious, full of health benefits
This amazing aubergine curry (or eggplant curry) is quick, vegan and soooo tasty. Brought to you by the kings of curry. A perfect vegan lunch or dinner.
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieDesserts
Bonus: easy, delicious, flavorful and spicy sandwich
This tasty Peruvian Sandwich (vegetales sanguche) is filled with vegetables roasted in Peruvian spices, then layered with avocado and quick pickled red onions. Vegan.
Bonus: tasty, healthy, mega nutritious, can be stored for a while in the fridge
The sexiest lentil stew you have ever eaten. A nutritional powerhouse, this recipe is here to kickstart your year – and your health.
Bonus: so tasty, quick and spicy
A savory pancake begging to be eaten with pickles and chutneys or yogurts and cream. East meets West with this beautifully, wonderfully healthy dish.
Bonus: easy, nutritious and delicious salad
High Protein Black Bean and Corn Summer Salad. Simple recipe ready in just 10 minutes, bursting with summery flavours, protein, fiber and iron.
Bonus: simple, tasty, nutritious and really healthy
High protein, iron and fibre in exotic Arugula and Lentil Salad that’s healthy and vegan. Only 12 minutes to make with easy to find ingredients.
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: APlantifulPath
Bonus: delicious, crispy and so satisfying
This Vegan Pepperoni Pizza Panini is a delicious pizza in a sandwich! An easy, and satisfying lunch or dinner that’s quick and easy, and oh so good!
Bonus: quick, filling, satisfying and incredibly healthy
High Protein White Bean Salad that’s healthy and vegan. High in fiber, vitamins A, C, E, B2 and B6 as well as iron and calcium. Takes less than 10 minutes.
Bonus: light, tasty and really healthy
Thai Quinoa Salad – Tropical Vibes. A refreshingly light, tasty Asian super-dish with lots of protein, fiber and tropical flavour. Get your summer feeling here.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: AlenaMenko
Bonus: easy, warming, delicious and so healthy
This vegetarian vegetable orzo soup packs in lots of veggies, orzo, and white cannelini beans. It’s so cozy and comforting, and also makes for a filling and healthy lunch or dinner.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: MyPlantifulCooking
Bonus: super easy to make, healthy, quick and crispy
Flavourful peanut noodles are paired with crispy baked tofu and colourful vegetables. Ready in under 30 mins and is super filling and satisfying.
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: simple, quick, tasty and so healthy
So many vegetables, so little time to make. Full of healthy vitamins and minerals. No need to spend loads of time doing it, either.
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: VeganBlueBerry
Bonus: super quick, nutritious, tasty and perfect for lunch box
This easy Vegan Egg Salad recipe is created in 5 minutes or less with mashed tofu, vegan mayo, nutrition yeast flakes, and amazing black salt (kala namak) that adds real ‘eggy’ flavor. The texture and flavor might fool your taste buds into thinking that this is ‘real’ egg salad!
Bonus: fresh, tasty and incredibly healthy salad
An animal friendly, fresh and tangy summer salad with some serious health benefits. It’s fresh and new, but still prepped within 15 minutes – awesome!
Bonus: amazingly delicious, fun to make and so healthy
Authentic Moroccan Couscous salad. An exotic blend of heady spices, fresh fruits, tangy veggies and fluffy couscous. High in fiber and veggie goodness.
Recipe by: ThisWifeCooks
Bonus: easy to make, traditional taste, healthy ingredients
A quick and easy recipe for a plant-based version of crab salad.
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: CheneeToday
Bonus: quick, flavorful, nutritious, spicy and so easy salad
A vegan and gluten free cold noodle salad recipe made with peanut butter, sesame oil, and Banza chickpea spaghetti, full of spicy Thai and Asian flavors!
Bonus: quick, delicious, fresh and full of flavour burger 🙂
This easy jackfruit burger is the vegan alternative to pulled pork – and it rocks! Mega-tasty and no little piggies are harmed anywhere along the line.
Bonus: very quick, tasty and nutritious lunch
Speedy White Bean Salad – this tangy take on the classic is super-quick and super-tasty. It’s time to make lunch a thing to look forward to again.
Ready in: 45 minutes (just 15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: TheSubUrbanSoapBox
Bonus: easy, fresh, so healthy and full of vibrant flavor
Simple, fresh, healthy and delicious! This easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is quick and easy to make. So perfect for picnics and potlucks!
Bonus: quick, simple yet delicious and nutritious pasta
Red Pesto Pasta – The natural evolution of a classic dish. The pesto is all vegan and has received so much praise already you won’t believe it!
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: IHeartUmami
Bonus: easy, nutritious, and flavorful
Broccoli Pesto Pasta Salad recipe is easy to make and bust with summer flavors. This healthy pesto pasta recipe is gluten-free and vegan friendly!
Bonus: amazingly quick, light and full of health benefits meal
Low Carb High Taste Zoodles. Italian style spiralized zucchini noodles ready in just 15 minutes, excellent for a quick lunch or dinner.
Bonus: healthy, tasty, very quick and high in protein
Turkish Lentil Salad with a honey mustard dressing. Easy and quick, ready in 7 minutes. Full of fiber, protein and vitamin K.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: StaceyHomeMaker
Bonus: easy, flavorful, simple ingredients and high in protein meal
Vegan lavash wraps stuffed with a smoky chickpea, tomato, and onion mixture, crisp slices of refreshing cucumber, and fresh spinach make the best lunch or dinner! The wraps are easy to make and ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy them at home or eat them on the go for a satisfying and filling meal.
Bonus: fast, easy, incredibly healthy and delicious side dish
Quick and delicious veggie side dish. Full of protein, low carb, vegan and done within 10 -12 minutes. In my opinion a must-have recipe.
Bonus: quick, crispy, beautiful and healthy
Asian Tofu Salad, High in Protein, Low-carb and Vegan. A crunchy and colourful mix of delicious vegan foods that look great and taste even better!
Bonus: tasty, healthy, nutritious and so good 🙂
Vegan Chickpea Curry. Our awesome vegan take on the insanely popular dish. Ridiculously tasty and nutritious – just look at all that protein, fibre and iron. Awesome for lunch or dinner.
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: StaceyHomeMaker
Bonus: quick, filling, tasty and so healthy
Thick-cut slices of juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy vegan mozzarella, fresh basil, and tangy balsamic glaze between two slices of toasted bread makes a delicious, easy vegan sandwich that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner!
Bonus: sweet, tangy and healthy
This easy (and animal-friendly) lunch and dinner bowl hits all the right spots – grains, greens and a legume! What’s not to like?
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: Cookmorphosis
Bonus: easy, healthy, tangy and delicious
Another famous Chinese-American take out dish that is vegetarian friendly: Vegan Chinese Sesame Tofu with sticky addicted sauce.
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: VeganPunks
Bonus: tasty, easy, healthy, perfect for a quick lunch
This vegan egg mayo sandwich could be the quickest recipe on our website! It takes just ten minutes to make. Perfect for lunch in a hurry or make the night before ready for the next day.
Bonus: easy, healthy, nutritious, full of flavor
Sweet potatoes are incredibly healthy – they just need to be done right. And we know exactly how. Vegan-friendly, quick and with an amazing infusion of flavour.
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: light, tasty and creamy
This speedy and roasted creamy corn soup is here to show the world just how much vegan food rocks. Why should vegans have all the fun?!
Ready in: 12 minutes
Recipe by: AlwaysUseButter
Bonus: simple, tasty, healthy and so satisfying
This creamy vegan hummus pasta is a quick, easy & delicious one pot meal – make it with homemade or store bought hummus, and just add cooked pasta, pasta water, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and black olives.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: ThisHealthyKitchen
Bonus: flavourful, savoury, peanutty and satisfying
For AMAZING fresh wraps with peanutty, delicious flavour, look no further than these nutritious Asian slaw vegan wraps. Perfect to feed a crowd.
Bonus: quick, high in protein and delicious
This quick take on the falafel salad is packed with protein – and adds even more with our peanut sauce! It’s quick, it’s easy and completely animal-friendly!
Bonus: tasty, easy and so satisfying!
All the taste and all the goodness – without the fish. The new kid on the vegan block is even tastier than the original!
Ingredients
Optional
- parsley, fresh (for garnish)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- Put the chickpeas, soy sauce, olive oil, mustard, and the lemon juice into a food processor or blender. Blend until it’s mostly smooth.
- Roughly chop the green onions and bell pepper. Add them together with the gherkins into the food processor. This time pulse gently – you want the salad to have a little consistency (it shouldn’t be a super-smooth sauce).
- Taste test – if you’d like it a little stronger add the more of the mustard and lemon juice.
- Garnish with parsley and serve on thick bread.
Nutrition
Told you vegan lunches are never boring!
With such a delicious variety to choose from, you can use this collection of easy vegan recipes that are perfect for lunch as your go-to guide.
With these vegan recipes, you will never run out of creative ideas to incorporate nutritious, high-protein ingredients into your diet, that is rich in antioxidants and perfect for fueling you with energy!
In fact, combined with vegan breakfasts and vegan dinners, you could make a complete menu for vegans!
So give it a whirl and experiment with our most popular vegan lunch ideas! Don’t forget you can share your favourite recipes by leaving a comment below or tagging us on social @hurrythefoodup.
What a fabulous roundup! So much delicious lunch inspiration!
So many yummy recipes – can’t wait to try a whole bunch of them!
They do look good, indeed! 😀
These are not all vegan. I would change the title to Vegetarian so it’s not misleading?
Hey Jennifer! Ahh you’re absolutely right, two naughty recipes made it on there somehow. It’s updated now and all recipes should be completely vegan. Thanks for letting us know!