{"id":18691,"date":"2017-04-25T08:52:30","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T15:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=18691"},"modified":"2017-04-25T08:53:41","modified_gmt":"2017-04-25T15:53:41","slug":"6-cheap-easy-vegan-lunches-busy-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/6-cheap-easy-vegan-lunches-busy-week\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Cheap And Easy Vegan Lunches For Your Busy Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>Man cannot survive on Taco Bell alone. Although the fast food chain is one of our go-to favorites\u00a0for vegan junk food (bean burrito sans cheese, please!), it\u2019s not exactly enough to fuel you through a busy work week. Luckily, there are plenty of budget-friendly alternatives that will\u2014without a full Sunday\u2019s worth of prep work in between. Here are some of the most mouth-watering recipes we\u2019ve seen for an affordable, quick menu schedule that will keep you going all the way until payday.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vegan Thai \u201cTake In\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ah, Thai. The secret weapon to survive those late nights at the office or weekend-long home improvement projects. And many of the best entrees are made with coconut milk, rather than cream, and feature egg- and dairy-free noodles. But at about $10 a plate, takeout meals like these aren\u2019t exactly great for your financial diet. This quick <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/2010\/01\/thai-peanut-noodles\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">peanut noodle recipe<\/a> reportedly costs less than a dollar to make, and will feed your hunger for some cuisine from the Land of Smiles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1.jpg\" alt=\"1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Via <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/lh4.ggpht.com\/_OaYG005JPDs\/S1Y8djInH9I\/AAAAAAAAAuI\/nD16ROvKj50\/s640\/Thai%20Peanut%20Noodles.jpg\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Budget Bytes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dairy-Free Pie to Cover Your Pizza Cravings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With researchers calling cheese as addictive as heroin, it\u2019s no wonder that a lot of us have trouble kicking the fromage when we switch to a dairy-free diet. But pizza is possibly one of the world\u2019s most perfect foods, so there\u2019s no reason vegans should have to go without. This <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.popsugar.com\/latina\/Healthy-Vegan-Pizza-Recipe-39011209\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">recipe<\/a> uses pre-made vegan crust and a rich cashew-basil sauce to give you the ultimate \u2018za experience without a huge time commitment. Plus when you make it at home, you can save your tips for your bank account.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-18694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2-1024x802.jpg\" alt=\"2\" width=\"620\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2-768x602.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Via <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/media4.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/hP_O5sLNU3Sskp5LWkk3ZNGPaXY\/fit-in\/1024x1024\/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-\/2015\/11\/06\/971\/n\/1922398\/b2fcdf2bf0356b9d_IMG_59011-1024x802.jpg\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">PopSugar<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Faux Chicken Salad Sandwich<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to bagged lunches, nothing beats a sandwich for both convenience and deliciousness. But many deli classics don\u2019t exactly jibe with the meat-free lifestyle, which is why we\u2019re in love with this vegan take on the ubiquitous chicken salad sandwich. Made with mock chicken and vegan mayonnaise, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.peta.org\/living\/food\/back-school-chicken-salad\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">this one gets PETA\u2019s vote<\/a>, so you know it\u2019s good. After all, you need something tasty for lunch when you\u2019re fighting for animal justice all day!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3.jpg\" alt=\"3\" width=\"602\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Via <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.peta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Vegan-Chicken-Salad-Sandwich-e1426614147224-602x410-1430951321.jpg\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">PETA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drool-Worthy 15-Minute Carbonara<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Much to the shock of Italian grandmothers everywhere, a great carbonara can be had without throwing meat, eggs or cheese into the mix. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/ohsheglows.com\/2011\/01\/31\/15-minute-creamy-avocado-pasta\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">This one<\/a> uses avocados to recreate the smooth, creamy goodness of the authentic Roman dish. And it takes a mere 15 minutes to make\u2014compare that to the 30 to 40 minutes required to concoct the original. You\u2019ll think you took a lunchtime tour of the <em>Bel Paese<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/4.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-18696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"4\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Via <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/cdn.ohsheglows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/IMG_0187.jpg\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Oh She Glows<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>African-Inspired Chickpea Stew<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chickpeas have been used in cooking for thousands of years\u2014in fact, archeologists have found specimens dating all the way back to the Mesolithic era. So it\u2019s probably safe to say these these hearty and tasty little legumes have some staying power. And with plenty of protein and dietary fiber, they\u2019ll keep you lasting for a long time, too. We love them <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/870082\/chickpea-and-butternut-squash-stew\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">stewed with butternut squash<\/a> and seasoned with Harissa, a Moroccan spice mixture which you can buy premade from international grocery stores if you\u2019re pressed for time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/5.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-18697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/5-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"5\" width=\"620\" height=\"774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/5-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/5-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/5-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/5.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Via <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/assets.marthastewart.com\/styles\/wmax-520-highdpi\/d35\/chickpea-butternut-squash-mld108020\/chickpea-butternut-squash-mld108020_vert.jpg?itok=min-_F-U\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Martha Stewart<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Easy-Bake Vegan Enchiladas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cEnchiladas\u201d and \u201ceasy\u201d aren\u2019t ordinarily words you\u2019d use in the same sentence, but in the case of these <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Vegan-Enchiladas-Recipe-4.jpg\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">poblano-and-garlic enchiladas<\/a>, \u201csimple\u201d is the best descriptor we can come up with. They take only 50 minutes, which is the blink of an eye in enchilada terms, and taste way better than your weekly Chipotle fix. Now enough drooling! Time to get back to work before we need a saliva transfusion!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/6.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/6.jpg\" alt=\"6\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/6-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Via <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Vegan-Enchiladas-Recipe-4.jpg\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Gimme Some Oven<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>About the Writer:\u00a0<\/strong>Erin Vaughan is a blogger, gardener and aspiring homeowner. \u00a0She currently resides in Austin, TX where she writes full time for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/modernize.com\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Modernize<\/a>, with the goal of empowering homeowners with the expert guidance and educational tools they need to take on big home projects with confidence.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Man cannot survive on Taco Bell alone. Although the fast food chain is one of our go-to favorites\u00a0for vegan junk food (bean burrito sans cheese, please!), it\u2019s not exactly enough to fuel you through a busy work week. Luckily, there are plenty of budget-friendly alternatives that will\u2014without a full Sunday\u2019s worth of prep work in between. Here are some of the most mouth-watering recipes we\u2019ve seen for an affordable, quick menu schedule that will keep you going all the way until payday. &nbsp; Vegan Thai \u201cTake In\u201d Ah, Thai. The secret weapon to survive those late nights at the office or weekend-long home improvement projects. And many of the best entrees are made with coconut milk, rather than cream, and feature egg- and dairy-free noodles. But at about $10 a plate, takeout meals like these aren\u2019t exactly great for your financial diet. This quick peanut noodle recipe reportedly costs less than a dollar to make, and will feed your hunger for some cuisine from the Land of Smiles. Via Budget Bytes \u00a0 Dairy-Free Pie to Cover Your Pizza Cravings With researchers calling cheese as addictive as heroin, it\u2019s no wonder that a lot of us have trouble kicking the fromage [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":139563,"featured_media":18697,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[293,22],"tags":[2344,1258,1088,2339,16],"class_list":["post-18691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cooking","category-recipes","tag-cooking","tag-ideas","tag-lunch","tag-recipes","tag-veganism"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>6 Cheap And Easy Vegan Lunches For Your Busy Week - HappyCow<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/6-cheap-easy-vegan-lunches-busy-week\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"6 Cheap And Easy Vegan Lunches For Your Busy Week - HappyCow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Man cannot survive on Taco Bell alone. Although the fast food chain is one of our go-to favorites\u00a0for vegan junk food (bean burrito sans cheese, please!), it\u2019s not exactly enough to fuel you through a busy work week. Luckily, there are plenty of budget-friendly alternatives that will\u2014without a full Sunday\u2019s worth of prep work in between. Here are some of the most mouth-watering recipes we\u2019ve seen for an affordable, quick menu schedule that will keep you going all the way until payday. &nbsp; Vegan Thai \u201cTake In\u201d Ah, Thai. The secret weapon to survive those late nights at the office or weekend-long home improvement projects. And many of the best entrees are made with coconut milk, rather than cream, and feature egg- and dairy-free noodles. But at about $10 a plate, takeout meals like these aren\u2019t exactly great for your financial diet. This quick peanut noodle recipe reportedly costs less than a dollar to make, and will feed your hunger for some cuisine from the Land of Smiles. 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