15 Vegetarian Lunch Ideas

This recipe serves eight, so it makes a great dinner with lunchbox leftovers. Make it vegan by swapping out the Parmesan for nutritional yeast. Recipe reviewer HEART2HAND says, "I liked it better as a nice refreshing macaroni salad!"

This easy vegetarian lunch comes together in just 10 minutes and calls for only five ingredients. It couldn't be easier!

This easy dish can be served warm or cold, making it very lunchbox-friendly. Simply swap out the chicken broth for vegetable stock to make it vegan.

Pack up toasted bread and a separate container of this delicious avocado spread. Then you can have fun assembling at the lunch table.

Substitute the chicken broth for vegetarian stock and this soup will warm up anybody on a cold day. To up the veggies, consider following reviewer Caroline's lead: "I threw in a few handfuls of spinach. Excellent!"

Tofu's heartier cousin, tempeh soaks up tons of flavor by marinating overnight. It's then baked and tucked into a pita with veggies and homemade tzatziki sauce. 

You'll love popping these tasty bites at lunch — plus, these are just as tasty when served at room temperature as when warm.

Technically a sandwich filling, this recipe can also be served up as a salad or as a spread for crackers. You decide!

This vegetarian falafel is bursting with savory flavors and can easily be made vegan by using plant-based yogurt and mayo. Another option comes from recipe reviewer, LitleLisa1: "I left out the cucumber sauce and instead served with tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and hummus in warm pitas."

Eggplant, mushrooms, and red bell peppers are roasted before being sandwiched in some focaccia with crushed garlic. Swap out mayo for hummus to get a dose of vegan protein.

Since this recipe serves eight, you can make enough the night before to allow for an easy lunch of leftovers. And according to BostonCook, this makes for an even better meal: "It is very good cold so it can be made a day ahead. This lets the flavors blend as well."

Cream cheese is the secret ingredient to these decadent burritos. You can also easily freeze these for easy grab-and-go lunches. 

Tofu and eggs act as protein powerhouses in this fried rice recipe. Don't forget to pack a little Sriracha on the side for easy drizzling. 

You only need a handful of ingredients to make these sushi rolls that will rival your favorite takeout spot. Pack up the pieces with a side of soy sauce and wasabi for dipping.

Quinoa and black beans unite for a hearty patty that's packed with protein. "This recipe needs 10 stars," says user Tlgonzalez. "It was so good that it's hard to believe it's a vegetarian dish."