[PurpleCow]

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Ok, well, I don't know about your school, but my school has hardly anything that's vegetarian friendly. I asked the lunch lady if they sold "Vegetarian Sandwiches" and she looked at me and said "We have tuna sandwiches, turkey sandwiches, and egg sandwiches" <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/doh.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":doh:"><br><br><br><br>
So, I end up taking my own lunch to school. Which brings up my next problem. What to take? So far this year my lunch, everyday, has consisted of: A NutriGrain bar, a fruit cup, and a juice box. Appetizing eh?<br><br><br><br>
So my question to my fellow vegetarians is...any lunch ideas? <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/hungry.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":hungry:">

 

[GhostUser]

Well I'm sure that lunch would get boring after awhile. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=""> Here are some cool places to check out that will hopefully give you some ideas for yummy school lunches!<br><br><br><br><a href="http://www.vegcooking.com/backtoschool.asp" target="_blank">http://www.vegcooking.com/backtoschool.asp</a><br><br><br><br>
misq17's blog: <a href="http://theflyingvegan.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://theflyingvegan.blogspot.com</a><br><br><br><br><a href="http://vegkitchen.com/kid-friendly-recipes/school-lunch-recipes.htm" target="_blank">http://vegkitchen.com/kid-friendly-r...ch-recipes.htm</a><br><br><br><br>
If you haven't already, see if your parent(s) would be willing to help you out with packing your lunches. They may have ideas for you that you never thought of!

 

[PurpleCow]

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Thanks for the sites, I'll check them out now.

 

[isowish]

also, you could read the BACK2SCHOOL: what's in your veg*n lunchbox? thread. A lot of the teens here (myself included) pack our lunches almost every day and record it there.

 

[misq17]

also check out veganlunchbox.blogspot.com<br><br><br><br>
Some of the lunches are a bit more involved but they sometimes give me ideas.

 

[christina09]

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Ok, well, I don't know about your school, but my school has hardly anything that's vegetarian friendly. I asked the lunch lady if they sold "Vegetarian Sandwiches" and she looked at me and said "We have tuna sandwiches, turkey sandwiches, and egg sandwiches" <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/doh.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":doh:"><br></div>
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I thought of <i>everything</i> sold in my cafeteria and there is not a single item - except water, juice and plain baked Lay's - that is vegan. Just thought I'd let you know you're not alone. Definitely check out all the above sources. Good luck! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">

 

[PurpleCow]

You would think that they could at least make a sandwich without meat on it, I mean, it's really not that hard. I've written to our lunch program manager about it, and still haven't got a reply.

 

[Daisy Rose]

good for you! my school has salads for us, but um.. yeah they have those little disgusting turkey and chicken cubes all over them! I mean come on!! just ONE thing not coverd in meat would be nice (i would ask for a meal not containing ANY animal prodcuts, but i think that would be pushing my luck!)

 

[anonymousemo]

I bring lunch to school because my cafeteria doesn't serve vegetarian food, either. Here's some stuff I usually bring:<br><br>
- hummus on whole wheat bread<br><br>
- tupperware of pasta/ pasta salad<br><br>
- chili ( I eat this cold, cause I'm weird like that)<br><br>
- fresh fruit (banana, apple, grapes)<br><br>
- pita chips<br><br>
- Larabar<br><br>
- wrap w/ hummus, sprouts, lettuce, onions, etc.<br><br>
- baby carrots

 

[tiffany18]

Hi there,<br><br><br><br>
The best selected Vegetarian Lunch recipes:<br><br><br><br><a href="http://www.VegetarianLunches.com" target="_blank">http://www.VegetarianLunches.com</a><br><br><br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":up:">

 

[hjane20]

hey <b><a href="http://www.vegetarianlunches.com" target="_blank">Vegetarian Lunches</a></b>?<br><br><br><br>
the answer is: <b><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://www.vegetarianlunches.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000FF;">http://www.vegetarianlunches.com</span></a></span></b> or <b><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://www.vegetarianlunches.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000FF;">vegetarian lunches</span></a></span></b><br><br><br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/grin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">

 

[LauraBlueEyes]

I take quorn sandwichs everyday and a cereal bar or something.

 

[crazy woman girl]

Just a side note because I'm sure by now you have more than enough resources to get started. I encourage all vegetarian and vegans to pack their lunches and do it in a healthy and flavorful way. I think when you come to lunch with a Luna bar and bottle of water (I've done that plenty of times) you fuel criticism that vegetarians are lacking many things in their diet. But when you bring a healthy, vibrant, plentiful, delicious looking lunch, you prove that vegetarian or veganism is a way of life and their are zillions of options (which there are, they just require a bit of searching!) Anyhooo good luck! And invest in some reusable containers so you don't waste! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/grin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">