Looking for some new nut-free lunch ideas that are quick and easy to make?
Whether you’re dealing with nut allergies or are required to keep school lunches nut-free, this post will give you plenty of sweet and savory options to pack.
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Nut-Free Lunch Recipes
Quinoa Pasta Salad
Not your average pasta salad! This one-dish meal is loaded with textures, flavors, and nutrients! Speckled with quinoa and a variety of vegetables, this pasta salad is perfect for cookouts, BBQs, and picnics.
Vegan Chicken Wings
Enjoy these crispy vegan wings that go great coated in spicy buffalo sauce. Made from cauliflower that's covered in a smokey and spiced chickpea flour batter, these wings are great served hot out of the oven!
Collard Green Wraps
Collard greens are a fantastic substitute for tortilla wraps. Enjoy these wraps stuffed with Moroccan-inspired vegetable filling, including fluffy millet, chickpeas, and roasted eggplant – so delicious!
Vegan Blueberry Muffins
Looking for an upgrade to your morning breakfast? These vegan muffins are a great alternative to porridge and are just as nutritious and yummy. Made without nuts and loaded with juicy blueberries, great for breakfast or a treat!
Vegan Pizza Rolls
Transform your kitchen into a modern pizzeria with this unique recipe. Made from rolled pizza dough stuffed with delicious vegan toppings and baked until bubbly and golden brown – meal-prep friendly.
Grilled Pita Sandwiches
Soft pita bread is the perfect vessel for a delicious lunch. The iconic pocket is stuffed with grilled vegetables and a basil aioli sauce that is to live for! Ready in less than 30 minutes.
Bean Burrito
Enjoy this Mexican-inspired bean burrito that is packed with healthy vegetables. This easy lunch comes together in less than 15 minutes and is so satisfying it will keep you satiated until dinner!
Vegetable Croquettes
Croquettes are a great lunch that the whole family will love! A mash of potato and vegetable is coated in panko breadcrumbs and baked until crispy. Enjoy dipping into your favorite sauce!
Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
Crispy cauliflower buffalo wings are the perfect filling for a texture-perfect taco! Enjoy them garnished with crunchy spiced chickpeas, creamy avocado, and fresh salsa. These tacos are so delicious they will become your new Taco Tuesday favorite.
Black Bean Quinoa Salad
A “two thumbs up” lunchbox recipe that both kids and adults adore. This 6 ingredient quinoa and bean salad comes together in a few minutes and is loaded with filling plant-based protein!
Mediterranean Hummus Tart
Impress your lunch guests with this flaky puff pastry tart, generously topped with hummus and roast vegetables. The medley of colors creates a sublime presentation that looks as delicious as it tastes.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Who doesn't love chickpea salad sandwiches? A vegan play on an egg salad, this recipe uses hearty chickpeas and creamy mayo to mimic the satisfying flavor and texture of this classic favorite – meal prep friendly!
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pinwheels
A cool spin on a calzone, these pinwheels are an easy and fast lunch. With a rich filling of vegan cream cheese, sun-dried tomato, and spinach these rollups are a great addition to a luncheon or picnic.
Black Bean Meatballs
Italian food is a labor of love, the art of slow-cooking sauces and fresh pasta. Enhance your spaghetti with these homemade vegan black bean meatballs. Made without nuts, these hearty bean balls go great with marinara sauce!
Loaded Vegan Quesadillas
Vegan cheese often is made from nuts; however, this Mexican-inspired quesadilla is 100% nut-free and cheese free! Cheese is replaced with nutritious beans, veggies, and creamy guacamole – a crowd-pleaser!
Bagel Sandwich Ideas
Why settle for one recipe when you can have four bagel sandwich ideas? These nut-free and enjoyable bagels are the perfect resources for finding sweet or savory bagel ideas that will suit the tastes of everyone.
Moroccan Chickpea Hand Pies
These hand pies are stuffed with a Moroccan-inspired vegan stew and are served steaming hot. Made from various aromatic spices and soft-cooked vegetables, this hand-held lunch is like enjoying a bowl of soup and bread all at once!
Chili Lime Bean Salad
Bean salad is a summer favorite. The juices from the vine-ripe tomatoes marry with the garlic vinaigrette and coat each creamy bean perfectly. An ideal recipe to make ahead and enjoy all week.
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18 Easy Nut-Free Lunch Ideas
These nut-free lunch ideas are great for work or school! Our selection of vegan recipes is a hit with adults, kids, and picky eaters. The following hummus wrap is our go-to lunch option!
Ingredients
- 2 tortilla wraps, whole grain or gluten-free
- ½ cup hummus (120 g)
- 1 cup mixed leafy greens (30 g)
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 1 medium-sized tomato, chopped
- ⅓ red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, shredded
Instructions
- Divide the hummus evenly between your two wraps and spread it in the bottom third of the wrap.
- Add leafy greens, avocado, tomato, bell pepper, and carrot to your hummus layer.
- Sprinkle with black pepper, nutritional yeast, or some vegan cheese shreds.
- Fold the wraps tightly without breaking them, tucking in all of the veggies with the first roll and then rolling firmly to the end.
- Cut in half and enjoy right away or store in the fridge for a quick portable lunch!
Notes
- Other delicious add-ins include baked tempeh or tofu, roasted veggies, leftover cooked grains, beans, sprouts, corn, cabbage, and sweet potatoes.
- These wraps can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days and are delicious when eaten cold!
- Find more nut-free lunch ideas in the article above.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: ½ recipeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 444Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 597mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 12gSugar: 4gProtein: 13g
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated automatically, their accuracy is not guaranteed. Just focus on whole plant-based foods and eat until satiety!
Alena Schowalter is a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with her husband, she founded nutriciously in 2015 and has been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages towards a healthy plant-based diet. She’s received training in the fields of nutrition, music therapy and social work. Alena enjoys discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature and creating new recipes.
These nut-free lunch ideas are great for work or school! Our selection of vegan recipes is a hit with adults, kids, and picky eaters.