lunch Archives - Jackie Newgent

grilled eggplant gyros with fresh tzatziki

by Jackie Newgent | May 5, 2016 | 10 Comments

No mystery meat here! Instead, you’ve got 100% real eggplant with charry grilled goodness as the star of this super flavorful, super saucy gyro for vegetarians—or part-time plant-based eaters!

power greens, papaya, and black bean taco salad bowl

by Jackie Newgent | April 22, 2016 | 2 Comments

taco salad bowl with tortilla chips on top

It’s April 22. Happy Earth Day, my fellow earthlings! There’s no more appropriate way to celebrate than with a bowlful of 100% plant-based goodness, right? This recipe is full of deliciousness, too. In honor of this eco-inspired day, I bring you this super filling, superfood-style salad. But here’s a noteworthy tip: If your body isn’t used to getting plenty of fiber, you might actually want to first try a half serving of this recipe to start—so your digestive system doesn’t “freak out!” Either way, this scrumptious bowl will definitely help you break out of a lunchtime rut. Cheers to your palate and the planet!

vegan charred asparagus pasta salad

by Jackie Newgent | April 3, 2016 | 2 Comments

When asparagus is in season, you betcha I’m going to find a way to eat it in every way possible! Though I crave the springy green veggie in a creamy pasta, like fettuccine alfredo, that’s obviously not so calorie- or heart-friendly. This recipe is my better-for-you answer to an asparagus-pasta combination.

hipster hemp vegan sandwich

by Jackie Newgent | March 28, 2016 | 1 Comment

When ordering a vegetarian sandwich while dining out, quite often the main ingredient in it is cheese … or even three cheeses! That can certainly make it delicious. But if you’re anything like me, one of the reasons to choose a vegetarian sandwich is for fresh plant-based ingredients and a burst of healthfulness. But how do you get enough protein? Here’s my super simple (and tasty!) handmade pick that’s got a nice punch of protein.

serrano fried rice with apple and almonds

by Jackie Newgent | September 6, 2012 | 5 Comments

Here’s a surprising and scrumptious “fried” rice … and one that you’ve never had. That’s because I just created it. Not only is this serrano fried rice with apple and almonds recipe vegan (no eggs requried), it contains one of fall-time’s favorites: the apple! The apple picks up savoriness and heat when cooked with the onion and Serrano pepper. The toasted sesame oil and pan-toasted almonds balance it out perfectly. And the soy sauce provides the umami and salty elements that give this rice the full-on Asian essence. So pick up some apples at your farmers’ market (or from your apple tree, if you’re so lucky!) and enjoy a bowl of it. This serrano fried rice with apple and...