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    Oh My Veggies » Cooking Tips & Hints

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch

    Published: Sep 11, 2017 · by Nicole · Updated: Feb 13, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    As someone who spent nearly a decade working in the healthcare industry you would think that I always had access to healthy options for lunch, but that wasn't always the case.

    In fact, more often than not what was available was actually quite unhealthy.

    I remember one of the weekly offerings in the work cafeteria being chicken fried chicken with a side of french fries and a few sad looking green beans.

    It didn't take long for me to realize that if I wanted to eat healthy I was going to have to become really good at preparing and packing my own lunch. 

    In case you find yourself in a similar situation, we've rounded up 25 mason jar meals for lunch that are perfect for meal prepping in advance.

    P.S. And if you're here looking for packable lunches for the kids, be sure to check out my brand new e-book, Healthy Plant Based School Lunches. It's loaded with my best tips for meatless lunches that they'll actually eat!

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Butternut Squash and Quinoa Mason Jar Salads

    Butternut Squash and Quinoa Mason Jar Salad // With fall right around the corner, this nourishing salad from Green Evi looks like the perfect way to put that butternut squash to use.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Mason Jar Salads

    Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Mason Jar Salads // Watermelon, cucumber and fresh mint make for a light and cool lunch that's great for those lingering warm summer days.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Pho Soup in a Mason Jar

    Pho Soup in a Mason Jar // Lunch doesn't get more comforting than this easy pho soup in a jar from Veggie Balance.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Southwestern Quinoa Mason Jar Salads

    Southwestern Quinoa Mason Jar Salads // Full of fiber and protein, these quinoa salads with cilantro lime dressing from Making Thyme for Health are to keep you satisfied until dinner.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Vegetarian Mason Jar Burrito Bowls

    Vegetarian Mason Jar Burrito Bowls // Skip Chipotle and save money and calories with these Mason Jar Burrito Bowls from She Likes Food.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Protein Egg and Quinoa Salad Jars

    Protein Egg and Quinoa Salad Jars // Boiled eggs give these quinoa salad jars from SkinnyTaste an extra boost of protein.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Raw Pad Thai Salad Jars

    Raw Pad Thai Mason Jar Salad // Fit Living Eats offers a super healthy and raw alternative to pad thai made with nutritious kelp noodles.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Mason Jar Chickpea, Farro and Greens Salad

    Mason Jar Chickpea, Farro and Greens Salad // Transport yourself to the mediterranean for lunch with this Chickpea and Farro Salad marinated in a Greek-inspired dressing from Cookie + Kate.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Homemade Instant Noodles

    Homemade Instant Noodles // If you're in the mood for comfort food, these homemade noodles from The Edgy Veg are sure to do the trick.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Deconstructed Sushi in a Jar

    Deconstructed Sushi in a Jar // Spoon University proves that sushi is for more than just a night out with the girls with this deconstructed salad jar.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette

    Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette // You can literally eat the rainbow with this colorful Asian Chopped Salad from SkinnyTaste.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Almost Instant Noodle Soup

    Almost Instant Noodle Soup // 99-cent ramen just got a major upgrade thanks to this instant noodle soup in a jar from The Kitchn.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Miso Veggie Soup in a Jar

    Miso Veggie Soup in a Jar // If you love the funky fermented flavor of miso then you'll go crazy for this miso veggie soup jar from The Muffin Myth.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Red White and Blue Mason Jar Salad

    Red White and Blue Mason Jar Salad // The Cookie Rookie combines the best of summer with this crave worthy berry salad served in a creamy poppyseed vinaigrette.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Wild Rice Mason Jar Salad with Basil Pesto

    Wild Rice Mason Jar Salad with Basil Pesto // Wild rice makes this summery salad from My Darling Vegan satisfying and delicious.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Asian Noodle Salad Jars

    Asian Noodle Salad Jars // You'll be craving lunch all day long thanks to these Asian-inspired noodles from Foxes Love Lemons.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Jars

    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Jars // Sundried tomatoes gives this Mediterranean salad from The Girl on Bloor a tangy, irresistible flavor.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Superfood Burrito in a Jar

    Superfood Burrito in a Jar // Wake the Wolves combines kale, quinoa and sunflower sprouts for a superfood combo that will keep your energy up all afternoon.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Protein Power Mason Jar Salads

    Protein Power Mason Jar Salad // Quinoa, black beans, chickpeas and boiled egg offer up a super dose of protein in this salad from Garden in the Kitchen.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Strawberry and Spinach Salads

    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry-Lime Vinaigrette // Wholefully packs in iron and vitamin C with these sweet and tangy strawberry spinach salads.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Zucchini Salad with Avocado Spinach Dressing

    Mason Jar Zucchini Pasta Salad with Avocado Spinach Dressing //  Sugar-free Mom offers a low-carb option with this zucchini pasta salad.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Marinated White Bean Salad Jars

    Marinated White Bean Salad Jars // A simple marinade gives this white bean salad from Foxes Love Lemons plenty of complex flavor.

    25 Vegetarian Mason Jar Meals to Help You Win at Lunch: Arugula and Watermelon Mason Jar Salads

    Arugula and Watermelon Salad Jars // Getting your greens has never tasted better thanks to this sweet and salty combo from Sweet Peas and Saffron.

    More Lunch Ideas

    If you love these vegetarian and vegan mason jar meals, here are some more tasty resources:

    • My Healthy Plant-Based School Lunches E-Book (new!)
    • 60 Ideas for Meatless Bento Box Lunches
    • 20 Lunchbox Vegetarian Friendly Salads, Sandwiches, and Wraps
    • 5 Tips for Packing Healthier Lunches
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    Comments

    1. Sam says

      September 11, 2017 at 3:24 pm

      Great idea for a list thanks Sarah

      Reply
    2. Hina says

      September 12, 2017 at 5:05 am

      hey sarah...! your idea is really amazing and your jaar looks so beautiful and colorful. thanks for the sharing and keep share your ideas.

      Reply
    3. Kaitlyn says

      September 18, 2017 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you for the compilation because I have been searching for salad ideas to take to work because I work in healthcare and it's so true, we do not have enough healthy options to choose from! And you're a fellow Georgia girl, whoop whoop.

      Reply
    4. kelly smith says

      September 21, 2017 at 1:00 am

      here is a great list of recipes. Thanx for share this

      Reply
    5. Fatima says

      October 09, 2017 at 11:50 am

      all of these recipes look so delicious
      http://Fatima8450.blogspot.com

      Reply

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