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Welcome to The Vegan Lunchbox

My name is Jacqueline, but you can call me Jac.

Here at the lunchbox, I share easy plant-based lunch recipes with simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen.

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My philosophy is that vegan food should be effortless to make and doesn't need a hundred weird ingredients.

Don't get me wrong, I am happy to take the odd shortcut, but I do think homemade is best.

For instance, my easy homemade pepperoni is made with a few basic ingredients, but the supermarket version also includes firming agents, stabilisers, and preservatives (as well as palm oil).

What You Will Find in The Vegan Lunchbox

  • Easy and tasty lunch recipes anyone can enjoy (check out my recipe index).
  • All recipes are tested on my family and friends before I share them with you.
  • None of the recipes or recipe photos are AI-generated, although I do share AI buttons if you want to summarize and save my recipes for later.
  • The recipes are suitable for vegan and dairy-free diets, or for anyone wanting to eat more plant-based food. Many are gluten-free or can be made gluten-free with a simple swap.
  • All recipes have a handy at-a-glance box (top of the page) with a brief overview of the recipe, ingredients, servings, and how long it takes to make.
  • A convenient jump-to-recipe button (if you are in a rush), and the recipe cards can be printed or saved as a PDF

Being a Recipe Creator

Over the years, I've created and photographed recipes for top food brands, including M&S, Waitrose, Riso Gallo, Napolina, Crockpot & Quorn.

I was a writer for online magazines Baby Centre, Reader's Digest, and Great British Chefs.

And I had a column called Veg on Wheels in Vegan Life Magazine (now Plantbased), where I shared ideas for seasonal produce, which was so fun!

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Oh, and did I tell you I have a kids' book (co-authored with Clive Gifford), called Living on the Veg, which is a children's guide to living meat-free?

My Facebook community is also called Living on the Veg. It's a great place to hang out, and everyone is really friendly, do join us!

How to Find Recipes

It's easy to find recipes in The Vegan Lunchbox.

  1. Use the search icon to search for a recipe or ingredient.
  2. Browse the home page.
  3. Explore the recipe index.
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Family Favourite Recipes

There are so many to choose from, but here are a few of the recipes I make on repeat for my family!

  • Spicy vegan bean burritos
    Vegan Spicy Bean Burritos with Cheese
  • Easy Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Pepper Soup
    Easy Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Pepper Soup
  • Vegan cheese sandwiches.
    Carrot Sandwiches (easy carrot sandwich spread)
  • Bean & Cheese Vegan Sausage Rolls.
    Vegan Sausage Rolls with Red Kidney Beans & Cheese
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Want simple sandwich recipes with just a handful of ingredients?

Check out my ebook, 150 Easy Vegan Sandwiches.

Print and pin on your fridge for lunch inspiration, or keep on your phone to scan through when you're at the supermarket or grocery store.

Vegan Basics

A few staple vegan recipes you need in your life!

  • vegan air fryer pepperoni
    Easy Vegan Pepperoni (Air Fryer or Oven)
  • Easy Vegan Tofu Bacon flavoured with Korean Gochujang.
    Easy Vegan Gochujang Tofu Bacon - oven or air fryer
  • Air Fryer Falafel.
    Air Fryer Falafel (Oil-Free & Vegan)
  • sundried tomato & black olive deli slices
    Tomato & Olive Vegan Deli Slices for Sandwiches

A Few Sweet Treats

These are good in lunch boxes or as an afternoon snack with a cuppa.

  • A stalk of easy-vegan-biscoff-bars on a tea plate.
    Vegan Biscoff Oat Bars (homemade no-bake)
  • Healthier No-Bake Tahini & Date Brownie Balls.
    Best Date & Tahini Brownie Balls (no-bake bites)
  • Vegan Jam Donut Muffins
    Vegan Jam Doughnut Muffins
  • quick and easy microwave jam flapjacks.
    Microwave Jam Flapjacks - Quick and Easy Recipe

For more easy recipes, check out my recipe index

Keep in touch with me

Email me at jacqueline@theveganlunchbox if you have any questions.

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Welcome to The Vegan Lunchbox.

If you need tasty lunch inspiration, you've come to the right place. Easy recipes and ideas from my Scottish kitchen.

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