That some of my veggie friends have resolved for the new year to save money by packing lunches instead of buying
And excellent resolution if I may say so
However they’ve run into an issue of figuring out a variety of sandwhiches to take because let’s be honest you can only eat peanut butter and jelly so many times
So here’s a list of easy vegetarian and vegan sandwhich options to pack in your lunch bag
So I know I started by saying you can only easy peanut butter and jelly so many times but I still wanted to include it because it really is the good standby
But why not turn up the dial but changing up the nut butter and spread options?
Almond butter and apricot preserves
Cashew butter and hazelnut spread
Sun butter and apple slices
There are endless options so try something new and have a little fun
While you would typically enjoy this Sandwich in its miniature form, it can also be enjoyed as a cool easy to pack lunch
If you want to enjoy it with a hot cup of tea that’s your prerogative
Recipe:
8 oz cream cheese softened
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
1 long cucumber thinly sliced
1 loaf white bread
Simply cream the cheese and mayo togehter and then stir the herbs and seasoning in. Spread the mixture on two slices of white bread and then shingle cucumber slices between.
Drizzle the oil and the vinegar evenly on both slices of the bread. First layer some tomatoes and then stack some cheese ontop. Sprinkle pepper, salt, and seasonings on top the cheese.
The ALT does not get the respect it deserves, it is a delicious alternative and can stay pretty well together for a while in a lunch bag
Recipe:
Tbsp of Mayo
1 vine tomato, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced
2 leaves if romaine lettuce
Loaf of multi grain bread
Salt and pepper
Smear the mayo on the slices of bread, layer the leaves on the bottom slice. Shingle the tomatoes ontop and then cover those with the avocado slices. Sprinkle salt and pepper and secure the top slice with a toothpick.
This recipe is one I remember from my child hood. My mother loved making pimento cheese and while it was never a favorite of mine, I still get a craving for it from time to time
Recipe:
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
¼ cup softened cream cheese
½ cup jarred pimento or other roasted red pepper pieces
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
This recipe is pretty simple and you just cream the creamed cheese and then mix all the ingredients together. Spread a thick even layer on some wheat bread and this will keep in the fridge for a long time.
