Do you like to eat vegetarian food a little more often, but do you usually get no further than a slice of salami or cheese on bread for lunch? With these tips you can prepare a tasty vegetarian or plant-based lunch without much effort!
Do you prefer to eat a familiar Dutch sandwich at noon? That is fine vegan(s)! You can find a tasty vegetarian variant of almost all meat products in the supermarket. So you can simply enjoy your salami sandwich, pate or filet americain. You don't have to miss dairy if you choose a plant-based day. For example, you can even find vegan egg salad and with a vegetable variation on cheese slices you can easily make a delicious vegan sandwich. You can also prepare a tasty sandwich without meat and dairy substitutes. Think of a sandwich with hummus, avocado, cucumber and tomato. Completely plant-based and oh so tasty!
If the after lunch dip often strikes you, a light lunch might be a good solution. This way you are not completely full after lunch, but you still get the necessary energy. Make a soup of your favorite vegetables (mushroom soup and spinach soup are highly recommended) or go for a salad with vegetarian chicken pieces or chickpeas as a protein source. Fancy a surprising lunch, but no time (or inclination) to get started in the kitchen? The salads of Albert Heijn are your ideal outcome! There are three delicious new vegetarian salads in a handy takeaway jar:the flavors Spicy Mango , White Cheese Sweet Potato and Soybean Wakame † This way you can enjoy a healthy light lunch wherever and whenever.
Do you have the time to be in the kitchen and do you like a bit of a challenge? There is so much to discover! Be inspired by world cuisines and make, for example, a vegan wrap with marinated tempeh, avocado, kidney beans and lettuce. If you have a little more time, make your own Asian spring rolls filled with your favorite raw vegetables. Or experiment with savory pancakes with (vegan) cheese, leek and mushrooms. Great for working at home, but also to take to the office in a bowl!
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