| Vegetarian lunches are probably one the easiest | | | | dressing and serve along with a cup of soupo Canned |
| meals to make and a healthy meal choice any time. | | | | chickpeas (rinsed, drained and mashed) combined with |
| There are so many options that come together quickly | | | | cumin, diced red onion, shredded carrots, and low-fat |
| and easily to make quick lunches whenever you need | | | | sour cream. Spoon chickpea mixture into a soft tortilla |
| them. Here are a few suggestions for simple | | | | shell and top with radish sprouts and chopped pitted |
| vegetarian meals. | | | | green olives and serve along with baked pita chips.o |
| These easy vegetarian recipes require only a few | | | | Black bean salad made with canned (rinsed and |
| ingredients and minimal preparation for quick meal | | | | drained) black beans, chopped tomatoes, chopped |
| planning.o Plain yogurt (regular or soy) mixed with cut | | | | walnuts, corn kernels, chopped fresh cilantro and rice |
| up fresh fruit pieces and chopped nuts served with | | | | vinegar served with warm rolls and whipped cream |
| whole grain crackers or toasted bread sliceso | | | | cheese spreado Vegetarian cheese sandwich (top |
| Steamed edamame beans combined with chopped | | | | cheese with sprouts, thinly sliced tomatoes, fresh basil |
| red bell peppers, jicama cubes and pitted black olives | | | | leaves, and thinly sliced avocado) and serve with a |
| tossed in an olive oil vinaigrette served along with a | | | | bowl of vegetable soup and baked sweet potato |
| small bowl of cooked rice drizzled with some soy | | | | chipso Toast two slices of crusty bread and spread |
| sauce and lemon juiceo Cooked vegetarian burgers or | | | | one side with mustard and the other with basil pesto. |
| hotdogs served on whole grain buns with your favorite | | | | Layer the mustard side with thin slices of flavored |
| toppings (mustard, ketchup, sliced pickles, tomato slices, | | | | baked tofu and top tofu with drained marinated |
| cheese, etc.) and served along with steamed | | | | artichoke hearts and a slice of sharp cheddar cheese. |
| vegetables of choice dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, | | | | Place sandwich under a broiler or in a microwave until |
| salt and peppero You could also take the cooked | | | | the cheese melts and then top with the other slice of |
| burger or hotdog and cut it up and place it in a bowl | | | | bread. Serve sandwich with baked potato chips and |
| with mixed salad greens, pickle slices, diced tomatoes, | | | | carrot and celery sticks. |
| and some shredded cheese and toss with Italian | | | | |