Low calorie vegan lunch ideas recipes - Main course

Author: Frank Mckay  

This nutrient-packed grain bowl recipe comes together in 15 minutes with the help of a few convenience-food shortcuts like prewashed baby kale, microwavable quinoa and precooked beets. Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.

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Provided by: HurryTheFoodUp
Total time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vegan
Number of ingredients: 7

Ingredients:

• 1 handful sunflower seeds ((or use whatever seeds you have around))
• 7 oz pasta ((wholegrain would be best))
• 1 onion
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3-4 tbsp red pesto ((See notes below to make your own!))
• 1 handful spinach ((1 handful = 50g, arugula also works))
• 1 handful cherry tomatoes

Nutrition:

• Serving Size: 333 g
• Calories: 395 kcal
• Carbohydrate: 45 g
• Protein: 11 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
• Sodium: 36 mg
• Fiber: 10.5 g
• Sugar: 8.3 g

How to cook:

1. Boil that pasta o’yours.
2. Dice the onion and fry it with olive oil in a pan on medium heat.
3. While that’s cooking put the seeds in a frying pan and fry without oil. They’ll only take a minute or two so don’t let them burn!
4. Drain the cooked pasta then add it into the pan, mix in red pesto, spinach/arugula and a good handful of diced cherry tomatoes.
5. Add a few splashes of water if you want it a bit creamier.
6. Depending on what you want add rennet-free cheddar cheese for taste, or leave it out for a vegan version.
7. For serving add a couple more cherry tomatoes as a garnish, and sprinkle over the sunflower seeds.
8. Enjoy :-)

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Vegan Superfood Grain Bowls

This nutrient-packed grain bowl recipe comes together in 15 minutes with the help of a few convenience-food shortcuts like prewashed baby kale, microwavable quinoa and precooked beets. Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.
Provided by: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN
Total time: 15 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Number of ingredients: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 (8 ounce) pouch microwavable quinoa
• ½ cup hummus
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 (5 ounce) package baby kale
• 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated cooked whole baby beets, sliced (or 2 cups from salad bar)
• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
• 1 medium avocado, sliced
• ¼ cup unsalted toasted sunflower seeds

Nutrition:

• Calories: 380.7 calories
• Carbohydrate: 43.1 g
• Fat: 18.6 g
• Fiber: 13.2 g
• Protein: 16.2 g
• Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
• Sodium: 188.2 mg
• Sugar: 7.7 g

How to cook:

1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions; set aside to cool.
2. Combine hummus and lemon juice in a small bowl. Thin with water to desired dressing consistency. Divide the dressing among 4 small condiment containers with lids and refrigerate.
3. Divide baby kale among 4 single-serving containers with lids. Top each with 1/2 cup of the quinoa, 1/2 cup beets, 1/4 cup edamame and 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds.
4. When ready to eat, top with 1/4 avocado and the hummus dressing.

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Provided by: Hauke
Total time: 5 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
Cuisine: Hipster
Number of ingredients: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 slice wholegrain bread ((ideally whole grain))
• ½ medium avocado
• 2 radishes
• 1 tbsp cilantro/coriander, fresh
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• salt to taste

Nutrition:

• Calories: 246 kcal
• Carbohydrate: 25 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Sodium: 203 mg
• Fiber: 9 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Serving Size: 1 serving

How to cook:

1. Mash the avocado, add some salt and a dash of lemon juice.
2. Thinly slice the radish.
3. Garnish with cilantro.
4. Tangy and tasty!

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