Meal prepping and trying to meet your macro goals doesn’t have to be sad and boring! These 4 super tasty lunch recipes are around 500 calories and are actually easy to make.

500-calorie Vegan Lunches in bento boxes

 1. Smoky Mexican Quinoa

Total calories: 528 kcal

Smoky Mexican Quinoa, corn, black beans, avocado and bell pepper slices

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup quinoa (cooked)
  • 1/2 cup black beans (canned)
  • 1/2 cup corn (canned)
  • 3 small slices avocado
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 corn tortilla (cut into wedges)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1/4 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf
  • 2/3 tsp salt, pinch of pepper
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

  • Heat 1 tsp oil in a medium pan and caramelize the onion.
  • Add in all the ingredients (except the avocado, bell pepper and tortilla).
  • Stir everything for about 15 minutes on low heat.
  • In the last 2 minutes add the bell pepper.
  • Serve with 3 small slices of avocado and corn tortilla wedges.

2. Pesto Pasta Salad

Total calories: 525 kcal

Pesto Pasta Salad , tomatoes, olives, chickpeas and artichoke hearts

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole wheat pasta (cooked)
  • 3 tsp vegan basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas (cooked)
  • 1/2 cup artichokes (quartered)
  • 10 cherry tomatoes
  • 10 olives
  • fresh basil (to taste)

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

3. Rice Noodle Stir Fry

Total calories: 518 kcal

Rice Noodle, Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup rice noodles (cooked)
  • 1 cup broccoli (steamed)
  • 1 block tofu (6.3 oz)
  • 6 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 lime wedge (juice)
  • 1 tsp oil
  • optional: chives/scallions, sesame seeds

Instructions:

  • Cut the tofu into small cubes and fry them in 1 tsp oil.
  • Add the broccoli, soy sauce, rice vinegar and stir for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the rice noodles and very gently combine with all the ingredients in the pan.
  • Add the lime juice and/or the optional ingredients.

4. Grilled Tofu and Mash

Total calories: 512 kcal

Grilled Tofu, Mashed Potatoes and Steamed Green Beans

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup green beans (steamed)
  • lemon juice
  • 1 block tofu (6.3 oz)
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp grill spice mix
  • salt, pepper
  • 1 cup mashed potato
  • 1 tbsp oat milk
  • optional: 1 tsp nutritional yeast

Instructions:

  • Cut the tofu into smaller slices.
  • Put the slices in a bowl, add the oil and spice mix, then shake the bowl, so the tofu gets “coated” with the seasoning.
  • On medium heat, fry/grill the tofu slices on both sides.
  • Make mashed potato and measure out 1 cup. Add the oat milk, salt and pepper (and maybe nutritional yeast).
  • Add lemon juice and salt to your steamed green beans.
  • Place all elements in your lunch box.

More vegan meal prep recipes:
vegan lunch wrap
vegan meal prep
high protein meal prep
vegan school lunch ideas
lunch box ideas

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