Vegan lunches under 400 calories

Light doesn't mean boring here: these 38 lunches keep things under 400 calories while still bringing real flavor and protein. Try the Chili Lime Tofu Lettuce Wraps in 25 minutes for a spicy lift, or the Lentil Walnut Taco Lettuce Cups for a heartier 380-calorie option with walnuts and lentils. Most come together in 30 minutes or less, so lunch stays simple.

Crispy miso sesame tofu bites topped with sesame seeds and scallions in a bowl.

Air Fried Miso Sesame Tofu

Golden crispy air fryer tofu cubes on a plate with a savory seasoned coating.

Air Fryer Tofu

White bean salad with chimichurri sauce, roasted peppers, and cherry tomatoes

Argentinian Chimichurri White Bean Salad

Crisp butter lettuce cups filled with a savory crumbled tofu mixture with water chestnuts, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Asian Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Hoisin Sauce

BBQ jackfruit sandwich with avocado slaw and cashews on a whole grain bun.

BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches with Avocado Slaw

Bowl of black-eyed pea and collard greens salad topped with peanuts and cilantro

Brazilian Black-Eyed Pea & Collard Greens Salad

Grilled carrot hot dogs in toasted buns with classic toppings on a picnic table.

Carrot Hot Dogs

Chili lime tofu lettuce wraps topped with carrot, cucumber, avocado, and cilantro.

Chili Lime Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Creamy roasted eggplant soup topped with chopped tomatoes and fresh parsley in a white bowl.

Creamy Roasted Eggplant Soup

Crispy Baked Tofu Caesar Wraps

Crispy Baked Tofu Caesar Wraps

Crispy orange tofu pieces glazed in a shiny orange sauce, served over white rice.

Crispy Orange Tofu

Creamy potato corn chowder in a bowl topped with fresh chives.

Dairy-Free Potato Corn Chowder

Lemon olive oil spaghetti with grape tomatoes and fresh basil in a white bowl.

Easy Lemon Olive Oil Pasta

Vegetable rice pilaf with zucchini, carrots, and parsley in a skillet.

Easy Vegetable Rice Pilaf

French lentil Niçoise salad with potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and olives

French Lentil Niçoise Salad

Bowl of Georgian red bean stew topped with walnuts and fresh herbs

Georgian Lobio with Walnuts & Herbs

Baked stuffed tomatoes filled with herbed rice and topped with vegan feta

Greek-Style Stuffed Tomatoes with Herbed Rice

Caramelized BBQ tofu skewers with grill marks on a serving platter.

Grilled BBQ Tofu Skewers

Hummus Wrap

Hummus Wrap

Creamy leek and apple soup topped with toasted hazelnuts and apple slices in a white bowl.

Leek, Apple, and Hazelnut Soup

Creamy lemon chickpea soup with wilted kale in a white bowl, topped with lemon zest.

Lemon Hummus Soup with Kale

Several crisp romaine lettuce leaves on a plate filled with a dark spiced lentil-walnut mixture, topped with diced avocado, salsa, and a lime wedge.

Lentil Walnut Taco Lettuce Cups

vegan lettuce wraps with tofu

Lettuce Wraps with Tofu

Mediterranean sushi rolls with couscous and vegetables sliced on a board with tahini dipping sauce.

Mediterranean Sushi Rolls with Tahini Dipping Sauce

Mole chili in a bowl topped with avocado, radishes, and fresh cilantro.

Mole Chili

Crisp butter lettuce cups filled with a dark, savory mushroom-walnut mixture, topped with shredded carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Mushroom & Walnut Lettuce Cups

vegan pasta salad

Pasta Salad

Sliced quinoa, apple, and sweet potato wrap on a wooden board with spinach visible inside.

Quinoa, Apple, and Sweet Potato Wraps

rainbow veg rolls with peanut dipping sauce

Rainbow Veg Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Raw Broccoli Salad, a plant-based meal

Raw Broccoli Salad

vegan raw sunchoke salad with apples

Raw Sunchoke Salad with Apples

refreshing sweet and spicy jicama salad vegan

Refreshing Sweet and Spicy Jicama Salad

Creamy roasted red pepper tomato soup in a bowl topped with fresh basil leaves.

Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup

Crispy sinigang tofu glazed in tangy sauce, garnished with scallion greens, served over white rice.

Sinigang Tofu

Four halved red and yellow bell peppers stuffed with a quinoa-black bean-corn mixture, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Whole grain bagel sandwich with chickpea mash, sun-dried tomato spread, cucumber, and arugula.

Sun-Dried Tomato and Chickpea Bagel Sandwich

A bowl of tempeh crumbles in a spicy mustard-soy glaze with steamed mixed vegetables.

Tempeh Power Bowl

Thai lemongrass soup with kabocha squash, shiitake mushrooms, and wilted spinach in a bowl.

Thai Lemongrass Soup with Mushrooms, Squash, and Greens

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Thai Peanut Lettuce Wraps

A deep bowl of brothy Italian soup with creamy white beans, dark green kale ribbons, and visible flecks of fresh rosemary.

Tuscan White Bean & Kale Soup

Brazilian black bean stew ladled over brown rice in a bowl, topped with fresh cilantro.

Vegan Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

Creamy roasted cauliflower soup in a bowl, topped with paprika and red pepper flakes.

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Soup

White bean and shaved cabbage salad topped with orange slices and sesame seeds.

White Bean and Shaved Cabbage Salad with Orange Dressing

Wild Rice Salad, a plant-based meal

Wild Rice Salad

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