Hey, Reader!

We don't know if Back to School means anything to you (thus why we titled this email Easy Lunches for Work and School, because presumably one of those applies to you... and if it doesn't, maybe you still want some awesome lunch ideas. They could also be used for dinner! Or snacks! Or road trips or hiking or picnics or... you get the idea.

Anyway, if you didn't know, I (Liz speaking here) am back in school! I just finished up my first semester (knocked out one of my requirements in a summer course) and have approximately 1492385 more semesters to go... but you know, that's a different problem. MY POINT (oh yeah I forgot about that) is that I have been needing quick and portable lunches that are good even if you can't reheat them. Here are some of my favorites for just that type of situation! I just stick my container in my backpack with a small ice pack and it works quite well, especially for my longer school days.

So... whether the title of this email applies to you or not, I hope you find some tasty new meal options. Happy August!

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Easy & Portable Vegan Lunches

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​Vegan Pinwheels​

These super simple Vegan Pinwheels are spinach artichoke flavor and perfect for a packed lunch, picnic, party appetizer, or an easy snack. This recipe is super customizable and takes just 10 minutes to prepare.

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​Butter Bean Salad​

​Butter Bean Salad is fresh and filling! With the buttery flavor of these big beans, fresh vegetables, and a super easy vinaigrette, this recipe is a great side dish with any meal. Take it with you on your next picnic.

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​Shredded Tofu Wraps​

​Shredded Tofu is great way to make a block of tofu super delicious! Just shred it with a grater, soak it in broth, and then cook off the liquid. You'll have high protein shreds great as a taco filling, burritos, and sandwiches.

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​Vegan Peanut Noodles​

​Vegan Peanut Noodles are a sweet and spicy entree that will leave you feeling satisfied. The flavorful vegan peanut sauce uses pantry staples, is ready in 5 minutes, is delicious hot or cold, and you only need a mixing bowl to make it. Add it to your favorite noodles or pasta for a ton of flavor! Note that if you can't bring peanut-containing foods to school, you can use SunButter or any other nut or seed butter in this recipe and it will be delicious!

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​Vegan Seitan Gyros​

Easy Vegan Seitan Gyros in under an hour, loaded with veggies and fresh Vegan Tzatziki sauce and most importantly, FLAVOR! This Greek-inspired meal is perfect for a family, or enjoying throughout the week for easy lunches or dinner.

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​Vegan Ranch Pasta​

Creamy, zesty, tangy homemade Vegan Ranch Pasta and fresh veggies--is there anything better? This simple and delicious pasta salad is great warm or chilled, and the perfect dish to take to a potluck or cook at home for yourself or your family, and free of any nuts, gluten, oil, or sugar.

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​Lentil Mushroom Loaf​

This firm, savory, satisfying Lentil Mushroom Loaf is the perfect main dish for any occasion or meal. With its classic sweet and smoky flavor, it is sure to please the whole family. It is also super easy to meal prep and tastes great warm or chilled (especially if you make extra glaze to dip it in). You can also stuff the mixture into muffin tins for easy portion control or even mini muffin tins for the cutest little lentil loaf bites!

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​Vegan Shawarma Bowl​

Packed with flavor and fun to make, this Vegan Shawarma Bowl is the customizable bowl of your lunch, dinner, or meal prep dreams. Loaded with homemade Vegan Shawarma (gluten-free!), hummus, pickled red onions, harissa, and other goodies--you can build a bowl (or do it in a flatbread!) according to your tastes.

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That's all for now. Hope your lunches get a little (or a lot!) more fun and delicious!

Looking for a specific recipe? Reply to this email. If I have the recipe, I'll send you the link. And if I don't, it might just end up on my recipe to-do list!

Liz Madsen
​ZardyPlants​

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