22 Vegetarian Brown-Bag Lunches That Won't Leave You Hangry an Hour Later

Raise your hand if you're sick of packing your lunch only to find yourself raiding your office's chips and candy stash by three in the afternoon. These recipes, ranging from a hearty soba noodle salad to a food-coma-free creamy broccoli soup (the secret: Greek yogurt), will solve your problem, and they're all vegetarian to boot.

Vegan Mushroom Soup
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Vegan Mushroom Soup

Cashew cream adds lush texture to wild-mushroom soup.

Sesame-Ginger Soba Salad
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Sesame-Ginger Soba Salad

The same qualities that make this veggie-packed soba noodle salad one of our potluck staples (it's served at room temperature and holds up to being dressed ahead of time) make this a solid brown-bag lunch option.

Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta
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Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta

During the Summer months, cherries add juicy, tart flavor to this stellar quinoa salad. Outside of this fruit's short season, try sliced strawberries, pomegranate arils, or other tangy fruits.

Mediterranean Quiche
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Mediterranean Quiche

Plenty of vegetables — caramelized onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and sun-dried tomatoes — bulk up this crave-worthy Mediterranean quiche.

Slow-Cooker Chili
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Slow-Cooker Chili

Low effort to make (it's a straightforward, set-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker recipe) and great as leftovers, this hearty chili is a no-brainer inclusion to this list.

Mediterranean Orzo Salad
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Like all pasta salads, this Mediterranean orzo-based version tastes better after the ingredients have a few hours (at least) to mingle.

Slow-Cooker Gigante Beans
Alexandra's Kitchen

Slow-Cooker Gigante Beans

Use this slow-cooker white-bean recipe as a template to make a vegetarian version. Simply omit the pancetta and swap vegetable stock or water for the chicken stock.

Millet, Lentil, and Pomegranate Salad
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Millet, Lentil, and Pomegranate Salad

If you can't find millet, substitute brown rice in this satisfying millet, lentil, and pomegranate salad.

Creamy, Garlicky Broccoli Soup
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Creamy, Garlicky Broccoli Soup

Creamy but not heavy, thanks to a Greek-yogurt base, this broccoli soup is a cold-weather favorite.

Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad With Mango Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad With Mango Balsamic Vinaigrette

If you've yet to get on board with the mason jar salad trend, this roasted sweet potato and quinoa option is a great place to start.

Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad
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Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad

A generous helping of soy-sauce-glazed pumpkin seeds and hearty greens (shredded brussels sprouts and kale) make for a far-from-wimpy salad.

Barbecue Black-Eyed Peas
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Barbecue Black-Eyed Peas

Bold and saucy, barbecue black-eyed peas make for a solid lunch when paired with millet, brown rice, or quinoa.

Moroccan Style Salad with Chickpeas and Quinoa
Cotter Crunch

Moroccan Style Salad with Chickpeas and Quinoa

Bring this quinoa salad for lunch if you want to brighten up your day with some colorful fruits and veggies!

Caramelized Shallot and Mushroom Quiche
Girl Versus Dough

Caramelized Shallot and Mushroom Quiche

Treat yourself to a slice of caramelized shallot and mushroom quiche.

Pesto Pasta Salad
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Pesto Pasta Salad

Black-Bean Salad
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Black-Bean Salad

Corn kernels, black beans, and confetti-like diced bell peppers, radishes, and red onion combine into a hearty, salsa-like salad.

Vegan Pumpkin Chili
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Vegan Pumpkin Chili

This vegan chili is a year-round option thanks to canned pumpkin.

Quinoa Tabbouleh
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Quinoa Tabbouleh

One of our favorite ways to eat quinoa is in this fresh Mediterranean salad.

Marinated Chickpea Salad
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Marinated Chickpea Salad

This zesty marinated chickpea salad is basically two recipes in one. It's great as a stand-alone salad, but it can also be combined with roasted bell peppers and olives between bread for a memorable sandwich.

Sun-Dried Tomato Salad
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Sun-Dried Tomato Salad

While this sun-dried tomato salad is best in the Summer months, cherry tomatoes are still pretty solid even in the off-season, making this a year-round option.

6-Bean Salad
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6-Bean Salad

Six varieties of beans combine forces for a salad that's far from homogeneous or boring.