Easy Vegan Keto Lunch Recipes

These easy vegan keto lunch recipes are simple low-carb plant-based meals you can make for work lunches, meal prep or quick everyday meals. They use common vegan keto ingredients like tofu, cauliflower rice, jackfruit, kelp noodles, avocado, tahini and leafy greens.

To continue looking at the daily meals of a low carb vegan, I’ve put together a few easy vegan keto lunch recipes for you to peruse! This is building on the dinner recipes post I did recently. Basically, it’s just a way to compile a collection of the easy, everyday things I make for lunch on a low carb vegan diet. They’re all really easy (I don’t love complicated recipes), and contain fairly common ingredients. :)

Best Vegan Keto Lunch Ideas by Category

• Meal prep lunches: mock tuna salad, jackfruit cauliflower taco bowls and kelp noodle bowls.
• No-cook lunches: lettuce boats, avocado boats, salads and prepped tofu salad.
• High-protein lunches: tofu mock tuna, falafel salad and meals with added hemp hearts, sunflower seeds or tempeh.
• Low-carb bowls: cauliflower rice bowls, kelp noodle bowls and salad bowls.
• Packable lunches: salads with sauce stored separately, lettuce wraps and cauliflower rice stir-fries.

Quick Vegan Keto Lunch Comparison

For more ideas, see my easy vegan keto dinner recipes, vegan keto meal prep plan and plant-based keto protein guide.

Mock Tuna Salad

• 1 block extra firm tofu, drained and pressed to get the extra moisture out
• 1/2 cup vegan mayo
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1/2 tsp kelp powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• salt & pepper to taste
• celery sticks & seaweed snacks for serving
• Mix all of the above ingredients in a big bowl until everything is well combined, except celery sticks and seaweed snacks. Crumble seaweed snacks on top, and serve with celery sticks. This makes about 4 servings, with about 4-5g net carbs.

Jackfruit & Cauliflower Taco Bowls

• 1 can young jackfruit in water
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning/chili powder
• 1 cup frozen kale
• 1 package cauliflower rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• garlic and onion powder to taste
• Vegan cheese and guacamole for serving
• Drain the can of jackfruit, and chop it into more manageable pieces. Dump everything except vegan cheese and guac in a pot and sauté until the cauliflower is nice and tender. This makes about 3 servings that are 5-6g net carbs each before toppings.

Kelp Noodle Pad Thai

• Use the sauce from my Raw Vegan Low Carb Pad Thai.
• Since the sauce recipe makes 4 servings, I like to prep kelp noodles, portion them into containers and divide the sauce and toppings between them.

Lemon Poppy Tahini Salad Boats

• Serve in lettuce boats or avocado halves.
• 1 avocado, halved and pitted OR 3-4 lettuce leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped/grated carrots or purple cabbage
• 2-4 tablespoons sunflower seeds or tahini
• Use the lemon poppy tahini dressing from my Low Carb Vegan Breakfast Bowls.
• salt and pepper to taste

Falafel Salad

• 2 cups mixed greens
• 3 falafel balls
• tahini sauce – 2 tbsp tahini mixed with 2 tbsp lemon juice
• This is about 12g net carbs for the whole salad.

Vegan Keto Lunch Meal Prep Tips

• Store sauces and dressings separately so salads, noodles and lettuce wraps do not get soggy.
• Use sturdy greens like kale, romaine or cabbage if you are packing lunch ahead of time.
• Add avocado, guacamole or fresh herbs right before serving when possible.
• Batch-prep cauliflower rice, kelp noodles or tofu salad so you can assemble lunches quickly.
• Make lunches more filling with hemp hearts, sunflower seeds, tofu, tempeh, lupini beans or a creamy tahini-based sauce.

Vegan Keto Lunch FAQ

What is a good vegan keto lunch?

A good vegan keto lunch usually includes a low-carb vegetable base, a plant-based protein and a satisfying fat source. Think tofu salad lettuce cups, cauliflower rice bowls, kelp noodle bowls, avocado boats or salads with tahini dressing.

Can you meal prep vegan keto lunches?

Yes. Tofu salads, cauliflower rice bowls, kelp noodle bowls and sturdy salads can all be prepped ahead. For best texture, keep sauces and delicate toppings separate until serving.

What can I pack for a low-carb vegan lunch?

Pack tofu salad with celery sticks, kelp noodles with sauce, cauliflower rice bowls, lettuce wraps, low-carb falafel salad or avocado with seeds and tahini dressing.

How do I make vegan keto lunches more filling?

Add protein and fat. Tofu, tempeh, lupini beans, hemp hearts, sunflower seeds, tahini, avocado and olive oil can make low-carb vegan lunches more satisfying.