Whether your kiddos have already started their school year, or you are getting close, you are probably already thinking about lunch ideas! If your child has a food sensitivity, you are always looking for new ideas. Try these 5 Meatless & Nut-Free Back to School Lunch Ideas!
yummy Meatless & Nut-Free Lunch recipe Ideas for your schooling kids
Not only are these lunches perfect for school, they are great to take to work, too!
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1. Nut-Free Hummus Recipe
This homemade hummus is quick to make and only needs 4 ingredients!
Ingredients Needed to Make Nut-Free Hummus Recipe
- Chick Peas (1 can), drained
- One Lemon, juiced
- 1-2 cloves Garlic
- Olive Oil
How to Make Nut-Free Hummus Recipe
- Add drained chick peas, lemon juice, garlic, and a good pour of olive oil into a food processor. The amount of oil depends on the consistency you want in your hummus. Start out slow — it’s easier to add than take away!
- Put hummus into a container with some parsley.
- Serve with carrots or pita bread chips.
2. Parmesan Kale Chips Recipe
You can serve kale chips with a variety of foods, including a hard-boiled egg, grapes, string cheese, and pretzels.
Ingredients Needed to Make Parmesan Kale Chips Recipe
• Bag of organic kale
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
How to Make Parmesan Kale Chips Recipe
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Wash and separate kale into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, add kale, olive oil, and salt, and mix.
- Add parmesan cheese and mix again.
- On a lined baking sheet, place kale in a single layer on top.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges start to brown.
3. Pimento Cheese Pinwheels Recipe
Enjoy the pimento cheese rolls (or boat) with an orange and a spinach strawberry salad.
Ingredients Needed to Make Pimento Cheese Pinwheels Recipe
How to Make Pimento Cheese Pinwheels Recipe
- Spread the pimento cheese over a flour tortilla. Roll tight, and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Or, cut the green pepper in half, then in half again to create a “boat” — and add the pimento cheese to the pepper to create a pepper boat!
4. Meatless Pizza Rounds Recipe
These pizza rounds are meatless and real quick to make. Serve the pizza rounds with carrots, grapes, applesauce, and pretzels for a more filling lunch!
Ingredients Needed to Make Meatless Pizza Rounds Recipe
How to Make Meatless Pizza Rounds Recipe
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Put the crescent rounds on a lined baking sheet, and put in the oven for about 6-7 minutes.
- When the rounds are a little more than half way done, remove from oven. and add a spoonful of sauce on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for another 5 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
5. Cream Cheese & Chives Pepper Boat Recipe
Serve the cream cheese & chives pepper boat with a hard-boiled egg, strawberries, and Cheerios.
Ingredients Needed to Make Cream Cheese & Chives Pepper Boat Recipe
- Cream Cheese, softened
- Chives, chopped
- Green Pepper
How to Make Cream Cheese & Chives Pepper Boat Recipe
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and chives.
- Cut the green pepper in half, then in half again to create a “boat” for the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the cream cheese to the pepper.
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What is your child’s favorite lunchbox surprise? Comment below!
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