It's easy to make your own pita chips for this falafel salad.Smith Street BooksDepending on where we live,and where we work,finding decent vegan takeaway meals can be tricky. That's why it's always going to be easier – and certainly more nutritious – to pack your own five-minute vegan lunchbox every day. And,when you whip out your expertly prepared lunch,you might even encourage co-workers and friends to try the same,writes Alexander Hart. Here are four lunch recipes from his cookbook,The 5-Minute Vegan Lunchbox,whether you're back in the office or working from home.
Falafel salad
Pita crisps are readily available at supermarkets,but are simple to make at home. Simply cut a large pita bread into pieces,spray with olive oil,sprinkle with cumin and coriander,pre-made Middle Eastern spice mix or za'atar spice mix (or even just salt and pepper) and bake in a moderate oven for about 10 minutes,until crisp and golden. Cool and store in an airtight container until you're ready to use.
The 5-Minute Vegan Lunchbox.Smith Street Books - Toss the salad ingredients together,then tip into your lunchbox.
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a small jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss well.
Serves 1
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This is a tasty,filling wrap that will definitely leave you satisfied for lunch. A vegan alternative to the traditional curried egg sandwich,this one packs the flavour without the animal products.
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"Soba"is the Japanese word for buckwheat – a gluten-free grain popular throughout Asia. However,if you are wanting to avoid gluten,make sure you look at the ingredient list,as some noodles sold as soba are actually wheat-based.
INGREDIENTS
- 180g cooked soba noodles,cooled under running water,drained
- sesame oil,for drizzling
- juice of ½ lemon
- ½ avocado,sliced
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 2 spring onions,sliced diagonally
- 50g snow peas,trimmed and sliced diagonally
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There are many types of lentils available,which are chiefly categorised by their colour – brown,green,red,yellow and black. Each type of lentil has its own flavour and texture profile,and different cooking methods. By far,the most common variety you'll come across – especially in tins – are brown lentils. This simple recipe will,however,work with whatever lentils you have at hand.
INGREDIENTS
- 150g drained tinned lentils
- 3 radishes,very thinly sliced
- 1 tomato,diced
- handful each of rocket,mint and parsley leaves