Whether you're after some easy meal prep over the summer holidays or looking for a delicious dish to share over a picnic in the park, we've got your hunger covered with these make-ahead lunches.
Guacamole Salad by Deliciously Ella
This simple salad is a textural delight with creamy avocado dressing, crunchy salad and crispy black beans. We’d recommend making enough for two lunches because you’re going to want to eat this more than once.
Green Pesto Pasta Salad by Emma Hatcher
Who doesn’t love pesto pasta? This one has a twist in the form of a super silky sauce that will have you going back for seconds. Ideal to make the night before and eat cold the next day.
Spiced Chickpea Pastry Parcels by Deliciously Ella
These Spiced Chickpea Pastry Parcels are the perfect thing to pack for a picnic when you want something a little special. Filled with fragrant spices, packed with veggies and chickpeas, and golden flaky pastry.
Courgette, Lime and Pistachio Loaf by Rhiannon Lambert
For a light and refreshing summer sweet treat, try making this super easy courgette, lime, and pistachio loaf cake - perfect for sharing! Courgettes add extra moisture to the loaf making them an ideal way to add another plant and extra greens (without noticing!) to your diet this summer.
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Frittata by Lizzie King
A classic at any picnic, the humble frittata is also delicious sliced up from the fridge cold. This one uses an array of summery vegetables to add that all-important colour to your plate.
Vietnamese-Style Late-Summer Rolls by Emma Hatcher
Fresh, crunchy and packed with gut-loving flavour. Top tip: Swap the chicken for firm tofu or skip it altogether and switch the fish sauce for tamari to make the rolls vegetarian.
Ten Plant Power Salad by Lizzie King
A bright bowl of crunchy goodness showcasing the ease of getting ten different vegetables on your plate. Perfect for sharing with friends.
Crispy Chickpea and Lentil Pasta by Deliciously Ella
Packed with protein, this simple recipe comes together in 30 minutes, making it the perfect mid-week supper and next-day lunch.
Spinach & Feta Quiche with Pine Nuts by Lizzie King
Packed with plant points this delicious quiche is ideal for weekday lunches.
Avocado, Date and Berry Smoothie by Deliciously Ella
While not technically a lunch, this zingy smoothie combo is perfectly balanced and a great addition to a gut-friendly dish.
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