Description
Healthy Vegan Back to School Lunchbox Ideas are a colorful and nutritious way to make lunchtime exciting for your kids. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, these vibrant lunchboxes combine fresh veggies, wholesome grains, and delicious dips that will have your little ones looking forward to their meals. Say goodbye to boring lunches and hello to a delightful mix of flavors and textures that transform every bite into an adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop bell peppers, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with chopped vegetables and chickpeas.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Portion into lunch containers. Add avocado slices just before packing for freshness.
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lunchbox (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg