One Week of Easy Vegan Lunches for Under $15

If you love noodles, beans, soup and couscous Dr. McDougalls has a great line of instant cup meals that are vegan and under $2 each. Some cups are even packed with 10 or more grams of protein! Pair your favorite cup with a great snack like a D's Naturals No Cow Bar, Earth Balance vegan cheddar flavor squares, non dairy Silk yogurt or your favorite fruit! This is a great lunch option for the week if you are on a budget!  I've seen these options in Whole Foods and Wegmans. 



Day One:
Enjoy Black Bean & Lime Soup with vegan Earth Balance cheddar flavor squares. This Soup is packed with 18 grams of protein and 1 serving of the cheddar squares have another 2 grams. This is a comfortable tasty combination. 



Day Two:
Try this low sodium Black Beans and Rice option and a D's Naturals #NoCowBar. The Beans and rice have 7 grams of protein and the protein bar (vegan, no added sugar, gluten free, soy free, dairy free) is packed with 21 grams of plant protein. The pictured vegan protein bar is the Chocolate Fudge Brownie, but there are other flavors to choose from.
















Day 3:
Try this Lentil Couscous low sodium option with a side of Silk dairy free yogurt. There are 10 grams of protein in this cup. The yogurt has another 6 grams of protein. In the picture the yogurt flavor is peach & mango. If you're in the office, on campus, or just having a busy day running errands this is a great inexpensive lunch option.



Day 4:
Tortilla Soup with Baked Chips is a great option for day four. This option has 8 grams of protein. Pair it with a couple small tangerines for an awesome zesty citrus meal.














Day 5:
If you have a busy day and want a tasty nourishing meal this Split Pea soup and a banana is for you. This soup is packed with 16 grams of vegetable protein. 














All of these great quality tasty foods that can be purchased for under $15!  I've attached a video too. Like the video and share. This is just an easy alternative to instant favorites now available in plant based form!


Thanks RightFoods for featuring my photo on your website and Instagram :)
https://www.rightfoods.com - I purchased mine from Wegmans. 

Easy 30 Minute Chickpea Meal

Many of us are tied up between jobs, school, family obligations, and other time constraints. Often we crave a satisfying meal, but time can hinder us from having a well balanced healthy one. This easy chickpea recipe is one of a couple meals I enjoy making when I want something hearty and healthy. I'm a vegan but trust me this meal will appease any palate. Just give it a try. Check out the video to see it cooked from beginning to end! Let me know if you try it :) Thumbs up the video if you like it! There will be more to come. (10 minutes prep + 20 minutes to cook)

This is a high protein easy chickpea (Garbanzo bean) meal. Packed with lots of flavor this meal is very easy to cook. It's vegan friendly too. This is a good meal for lunch, dinner, potlucks, parties, weddings, showers, and the Holidays. Things needed:

1 can of organic unsalted Garbanzo beans
2-3 small fresh garlic cloves
Fresh Parsley
Fresh Basil
Scallions
One half of a red bell pepper
Mrs. Dash Seasoning
Veggie Crumbles (trader joe's brand is great)
Organic tomato sauce
Olive oil

The video shows how to make a portion large enough for 1-2 servings. Feel free to adjust amounts as needed.

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