Grab-and-Go Vegan Lunches That Busy Teachers Need
We get it—teachers are busy people, and sometimes you don’t have time to prep even the simplest of recipes for lunch the next day. On those days, it’s grab-and-go meals to the rescue!
Thankfully, both frozen and shelf-stable vegan meals are available in virtually every grocery store. Most of the products on this list can be found at national chains, such as Target, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Costco, and other major grocery retailers. And don’t forget to look for even more frozen and shelf-stable vegan lunches at your local health-food stores.
Check out these fully vegan microwavable and ready-to-eat meals that you can toss into your bag on your way out the door in a pinch:
Gardein Sliders and Pocket Meals
Amy’s Non-Dairy Burritos
Amy’s Frozen Entrées (Read the labels to see which varieties are vegan.)
Amy’s Organic Soups and Chilies (Read the labels to see which varieties are vegan.)
Tofurky Pockets
Annie Chun’s Udon Soup Bowl
Sweet Earth Burritos (Read the labels to see which varieties are vegan.)
Sweet Earth Artisan Bowls (Read the labels to see which varieties are vegan.)
Yves Kale & Quinoa Bites
Dr. McDougall’s Soups
Trader Joe’s Organic Superfood Pilaf
Trader Joe’s Black Bean & Corn Enchilada
Trader Joe’s Vegan Tikka Masala
Trader Joe’s Japanese Style Fried Rice
Trader Joe’s Penne Arrabbiata
Trader Joe’s Indian Fare Punjab Eggplant
Simply Asia Sesame Teriyaki and Spicy Kung Pao Noodle Bowls
Kashi Black Bean Mango Frozen Entrée
Tasty Bite Channa Masala
Hormel Vegetarian Chili
Pacific Soups (Check the labels to see which ones are vegan.)
Ajinomoto Vegetable Yakisoba
Don Lee Farms Organic Superfoods Veggie Bowl
Have more than three minutes to spare to make your lunch? 😉 Check out these delicious vegan lunch recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less!
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