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Jump to: Plant-Friendly Pasta Meatless Mexican Menus Veggie Steak and Burgers, Too Plant-Based Pizza Vegan Sweets and Treats Plant-Friendly Pasta If you're in the mood for Italian, head to Cassarino's Ristorante on Federal Hill for one of their vegan meatball or Beyond Meat Italian sausage entrees.

Meatless Mexican Menus Also on the Hill, Don Jose Tequila's Restaurant offers great Mexican dishes like Veggie Enchiladas or Veggie Burritos, which you can enjoy on their cozy private patio.

Cassarino's Ristorante Atwells Avenue Trattoria Appia Atwells Avenue Don Jose Tequilas Restaurant Atwells Avenue Diego's Providence East Side Restaurant Wayland Avenue Xaco Taco Richmond Street Veggie steak and burgers, too!

Plant-based pizzas Pizza lovers, we haven't forgotten you. Vegan sweets and treats Don't forget to indulge your sweet tooth at Sin , where they feature a different vegan scone and cupcake every month. The George Washington Street Francesco's Pizzeria Hope Street Napolitano's Brooklyn Pizza Atwells Avenue Narragansett Brewing Company Tockwotton St Sin Westminster Street Did you know?

Things To Do. View All Blog Posts. Blog Providence. The red onion adds nice crunch. Enjoy this salad right after you're done making it or store it away to snack on for later.

It seems grain bowls have as many variations as there are stars in the sky, and there is no wrong way to build one! But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!

Avocado, fresh chives and spinach are blended right into the creamy, bright-green dressing in this healthy edamame salad recipe. Pink beans are popular in the Caribbean, but you can substitute pinto beans or light red kidney beans if you can't find them. Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic five-ingredient lunch for one!

Crispy tofu lends protein to this burrito bowl-inspired, veggie-packed grain bowl that's perfect for a quick and easy dinner or packable lunch for work.

This hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.

This black bean and quinoa bowl has many of the usual hallmarks of a taco salad, minus the fried bowl. We've loaded it up with pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and avocado plus an easy hummus dressing to drizzle on top. The bold flavors of the lemon-cumin dressing in this healthy bean salad recipe make it a wonderful side dish to grilled beef and lamb, yet it's also a stellar meatless main when served with whole-wheat couscous.

Elevate hummus and pita by piling your plate high with cucumbers, carrots and mixed greens! Just a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil is all it takes to dress it up.

There's no chance of getting the afternoon munchies when you fuel up with this vegan veggie sandwich filled with fiber and healthy fats, plus fruit on the side. It'll keep you energized until dinner. Feel free to swap in your other favorite sandwich vegetables, sprouts or greens.

The Sichuan province in the southwestern corner of China is known for its fiery dishes. Here, the richness of tahini tempers the spicy chile paste in this cup-of-noodles-style Mason jar soup recipe.

You can grind the Sichuan peppercorns in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, or crush them with the bottom of a heavy skillet. This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado. Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.

Whole-wheat pasta bolsters fiber and nutrients in this popular Asian noodle salad. The recipe is from Annelise Stuart of Germantown, New York. Skip the hassle of making sushi rolls at home and just go for this grain bowl. Start with a base of brown rice and add veggies, dressing and creamy avocado for a delicious and easy meal.

Hummus, sprouts and avocado top sprouted whole-wheat bread in this healthy vegan lunch idea. Look for sprouted bread in the freezer section of your grocery store. With tons of colorful vegetables, sesame rice noodles and a healthy peanut sauce, this noodle bowl is a hit with adults and kids alike.

Assemble the bowls before serving or let everyone make their own. Serve with Sriracha hot sauce, if desired. We took the tangy fresh flavors of tabbouleh and paired them with smoky tofu and quinoa to create a main-dish salad that's perfect served on a bed of greens.

This salad is jam-packed with heart-healthy ingredients—whole grains quinoa , legumes soy-based tofu and plenty of vegetables. Coleslaw mix—a combination of shredded cabbage and carrots—makes this healthy lunch salad recipe quick to prepare. The coleslaw-bean mixture can also be used as a delicious taco topping.

All of the delicious guacamole flavors you love in a healthy veggie-packed salad. Want to pump up the protein? Add leftover roast chicken or sautéed shrimp.

Serve with tortilla chips on the side or crumbled over the top to take it up a notch. This veggie-packed salad has plenty of protein and fiber, so you'll feel full and satisfied. Prep the ingredients ahead of time for an easy vegan lunch idea to pack for work.

Tofu, rice and plenty of vegetables transform miso soup from a light accompaniment into a dish that's substantial enough to leave you feeling satisfied. This is a zippy Southwestern-flavored black bean soup.

We make it with canned beans so it comes together in minutes. If you have leftovers, pack them up in individual serving containers for lunch the next day. A Mexican-style torta is just like a burrito, except the "wrapper" is a hollowed-out roll instead of a tortilla.

Here it's filled with mashed spiced black beans and a quick guacamole. Take this vegetarian version to another level and add calcium by melting Monterey Jack cheese onto the bean side of the sandwich.

Serve with grilled corn on the cob or Spanish rice. This satisfying vegetarian, sweet potato soup is inspired by the flavors of West African peanut soup. We like the added zip of hot green chiles, but they can sometimes be very spicy. It's best to take a small bite first and add them to taste.

Try chopped peanuts and scallions for a different garnish. Serve with a mixed green salad with vinaigrette. This nutrient-packed grain bowl recipe comes together in 15 minutes with the help of a few convenience-food shortcuts like prewashed baby kale, microwavable quinoa and precooked beets.

Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights. This edamame hummus recipe makes just enough for two wraps, but the hummus is so good, you might want to double it and tuck it away in your fridge for snacking.

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Try the Triple V — Very, Veggie, Vegan pizza at Francesco's Pizzeria or stop by Napolitano's Brooklyn Pizza for a slice of their Vegan Cheese Pizza.

And, since most of their beers are vegan-friendly, you can enjoy a 'Gansett and a plant-based Buffalo Chicken Flatbread on the patio at Narragansett Brewing Company. Don't forget to indulge your sweet tooth at Sin , where they feature a different vegan scone and cupcake every month.

Providence is home to the world's first plant-based vegan food hall, Plant City, and Like No Udder, the world's first vegan ice cream truck. Check them out today!

She lives in Warwick with her husband, and loves spending time in Providence for dining, theater and concerts. In her free time, she can usually be found with her nose in a book.

Go Back. Monday, January 22, PM By Tara Rugg. Jump to: Plant-Friendly Pasta Meatless Mexican Menus Veggie Steak and Burgers, Too Plant-Based Pizza Vegan Sweets and Treats Plant-Friendly Pasta If you're in the mood for Italian, head to Cassarino's Ristorante on Federal Hill for one of their vegan meatball or Beyond Meat Italian sausage entrees.

Meatless Mexican Menus Also on the Hill, Don Jose Tequila's Restaurant offers great Mexican dishes like Veggie Enchiladas or Veggie Burritos, which you can enjoy on their cozy private patio. Cassarino's Ristorante Atwells Avenue Trattoria Appia Atwells Avenue Don Jose Tequilas Restaurant Atwells Avenue Diego's Providence East Side Restaurant Wayland Avenue Xaco Taco Richmond Street Veggie steak and burgers, too!

Plant-based pizzas Pizza lovers, we haven't forgotten you. Vegan sweets and treats Don't forget to indulge your sweet tooth at Sin , where they feature a different vegan scone and cupcake every month. The George Washington Street Francesco's Pizzeria Hope Street Napolitano's Brooklyn Pizza Atwells Avenue Get the Vegan Meatloaf Sandwich recipe from Healthier Steps.

Per serving: calories, 18 g fat, 40 g carbs, 15 g protein. Along with its star ingredient, pumpkin, it contains vegan Parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast, almond milk, chopped fresh herbs and pumpkin pie spice. Per serving: calories, 5 g fat 1 g saturated , 54 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 4 g sugar, mg sodium, 11 g protein.

With nearly half of your fiber intake requirements for the day and a bit of kick from both fresh and marinated jalapeños, this hearty lunch sandwich is the perfect midday pick-me-up.

Get the Jalapeño Popper Chickpea Salad Sandwich recipe from Vegan Richa. Per serving: calories, 7 g fat 1 g saturated , 35 g carbs, 12 g fiber, 2 g sugar, mg sodium, 18 g protein. Fresh ingredients like quinoa, toasted pepitas, thyme, red onion and butternut squash make this lunch salad anything but sad.

Get the Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad recipe from Well Plated. Per serving: calories, 11 g fat 1 g saturated , 39 g carbs, 7 g fiber, 7 g sugar, mg sodium, 5 g protein.

This sandwich is great for on-the-go and easy to pull together. Plus, the lemon and cranberries give it seriously unique flavor. Get the Smashed Chickpea Avocado Salad Sandwich with Cranberries and Lemon recipe from Ambitious Kitchen. Per serving: calories, White garlic sauce and celery ranch dressing make it a creamy and tangy take on plant-based pizza you never knew you needed—and it totally beats delivery.

Get the Buffalo Chickpea Pizza recipe from Vegan Richa. Per serving: calories, 9 g fat 2 g saturated , 36 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 1 g sugar, mg sodium, 9 g protein. Made with hearty chickpeas and broccoli, this salad is hearty—and super unique, thanks to lots of curry flavor. Get the Vegan Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad recipe from Ambitious Kitchen.

This sweet, tangy, salty burger has so much flavor that you won't miss meat for a second. Get the Tofu Burgers recipe from Rhian's Recipes. Per serving: calories, 21 g fat 2 g saturated , mg sodium, 44 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 16 g sugar, 17 g protein.

This bright, antioxidant-rich bowl is the place to start for beginners who want to prep a whole week's-worth of vegan lunches. Get the Roasted Rainbow Vegetable Bowl recipe from Minimalist Baker.

Consider your Chinese takeout cravings completely crushed. Get the Easy Vegan Fried Rice recipe from Minimalist Baker. Per serving: calories, 8. Isadora Baum is a freelance writer, certified health coach, and author of 5-Minute Energy.

She can't resist a good sample, a margarita, a new HIIT class, or an easy laugh. Learn more about her on her website: isadorabaum. She has taste-tasted hundreds of products and recipes since joining GH in tough job! A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.

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