If you find yourself making the same sandwiches day after day, look no further for a burst of inspiration with these vegetarian high protein lunch ideas!
Lunch is often the trickiest meal of the day: your time is limited, as are the range of workplace friendly lunch foods. You don’t want to be the person stinking out the office fridge with egg mayo sandwiches!
Or perhaps you’re working from home and don’t want to spend your precious lunch break cooking.
Constraints on time make it easier than ever to reach for unhealthy options! Pre-packaged sandwiches and snacks are often stuffed full of sugar and salt.
This is where this compilation of easy vegetarian high protein meals for lunch steps up! We’ve rounded up 21 of the best vegetarian high protein lunches to break you out of your lunchtime rut.
Vegan Lentil Bolognese
Protein: 27g
Calories: 582kcal
Ready in:30 minutes
Recipe by: Abril MacÃas
Bonus: nutritious,
healthy, can be stored for a while in the fridge
582
calories per serving
27 g protein per
serving
Love a good bolognese but trying to eat less meat? Try our healthy, plant-based lentil bolognese – you’ll never look back!
Healthy Egg Salad
Bonus: speedy, simple, colourful
446 calories per serving
24 g protein per serving
Looking to up your salad game? Try this healthy egg salad recipe with quinoa and beets – the perfect weight loss lunch!
Ultimate Vegan Tuna Sandwich
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: FitFoodieNutter
Bonus: tastes like tuna, super speedy, fresh veggies
547 calories per serving
18 g protein per serving
This plant protein rich vegan ‘tuna’ sandwich made with chickpeas is THE ultimate sandwich for everyone, whether you’re vegan or an avid fish lover. Chunky chickpea filling combined with crunchy cucumbers, crispy lettuce, and creamy avocado makes it a perfect marriage of textures and flavours.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: ChelseaDishes
Bonus: one pot wonder, cheesy, full of fibre
375 calories per serving
21 g protein per serving
This one-pan vegetarian quesadilla recipe is loaded with veggies and flavor!
Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese
383 calories per serving
22 g protein per serving
Level up your scrambled eggs with cream cheese, an easy way to pile on extra protein in a classic dish. A killer breakfast!
Kale and White Bean Soup
458 calories per serving
23 g protein per serving
Fill up and power up on our hot vegetarian kale and white bean soup. It’s an absolute pearl for your healthy slim down diet.
Tortellini Caprese
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: BalancewithJess
414 calories per serving
22 g protein per serving
This Tortellini Caprese has all the classic Italian flavors with sweet juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and delicious mozzarella. Bump up this classic by tossing in cheese tortellini! And the perfect finish: a drizzle of homemade balsamic glaze.
Black Bean Burrito Bowl
546 calories per serving
29 g protein per serving
In this healthy burrito bowl we’ve got quinoa, avocado, pineapple, tofu and Adobo sauce for a sizzling taste bud fiesta!
Quinoa Falafel with Israeli Salad
Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: IrenaMacri
518 calories per serving
20.3 g protein per serving
Baked or pan-fried, these gluten-free falafels with quinoa and chickpea flour are healthy and delicious. Served with zesty Israeli salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs, this vegetarian-friendly meal is rich in protein, fibre and nutrients. Great for a healthy dinner or lunch.
Black Bean Burgers
433 calories per serving
18 g protein per serving
A black bean burger recipe that doesn’t fall apart, tastes awesome and can even be made vegan! What could be more BBQ perfect?
Vegan Mediterranean Buddha Bowl
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: CleanPlateMama
547 calories per serving
18 g protein per serving
This vegan Mediterranean Buddha bowl recipe is loaded with nutritious, real food. Fresh Mediterranean inspired ingredients with an easy tahini dressing. It’s great for lunch or dinner and is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Tomato Shakshuka
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
354 calories per serving
18 g protein per serving
This easy vegetarian shakshuka recipe breaks everything down into simple steps for a great Shakshuka result every time!
3 Ingredient Microwave Mug Omelette
551 calories per serving
34 g protein per serving
Fitness Lentil Bean Salad. Ridiculously high in protein post-workout salad. 40g per bowl. Ready in 7 minutes. Tasty and effective.
Easy Tofu Stir Fry
Recipe by: HealthMyLifestyle
534 calories per serving
30 g protein per serving
This tofu stir fry is an easy and filling meal. Requiring only 45 minutes to make, it’s perfect for weeknight’s or meal prep when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. It also packs in 30 grams of protein making it a great source of plant protein with sources from tofu, edamame and black rice noodles!
Easy Black Bean Soup
Recipe by: TheForkedSpoon
359 calories per serving
21 g protein per serving
This Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe is made with basic pantry essentials including canned black beans, onion, carrots, and celery. Filled with hearty plant-based protein and gut-loving fiber, enjoy this healthy and delicious vegan soup with all your favorite toppings including salsa, sour cream, avocado, and more!
Smoked Tofu and Hummus Buddha Bowl
399 calories per serving
19 g protein per serving
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!)
Best Vegan Chili
Recipe by: PlantWell
390 calories per serving
19 g protein per serving
The best ever vegan chili recipe packed with flavor, quinoa, beans and corn. Easy to make and perfectly comforting and delicious.
Asian-Style Easy Egg Muffins
Get the recipe here
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
240 calories per serving
17 g protein per serving
These Asian-Style Easy Egg Muffins are beautifully different. The carrot and ginger are a fresh and zippy combo. The soy sauce rounds it all up! Enjoy!
Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Recipe by: CookingWithMammaC
493 calories per serving
29 g protein per serving
This smoky Mediterranean Lentil Soup is so delicious and good for you! It’s a hearty, meatless meal, and you can easily make this vegetarian or vegan. It’s ready in under an hour, but you can cook it longer for a lentil stew.
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