Packed Lunch Idea: Spinach, Dried Cranberry, and Chickpea Quesadilla with Guacamole and Black Bean Brownies
/Packing lunches. It's one of life's unrelenting chores. Perhaps that's why it's so easy to get stuck in a rut.
This packed lunch idea is both kid-friendly and delicious for us adults too. Vegetarian and with gluten-free options, this lunch is a filling plant-based (meat-free) meal.
In this lunch box we have:
Spinach, dried Cranberry, and chickpea quesadilla
Pineapple
Celery (remove strings for kids under 5 years)
Guacamole (either store bought or homemade)
Homemade black bean brownies (vegan & gluten free)
Enjoy these recipes combined into one lunch or mix and match with your current favourites.
Spinach, Dried Cranberry, and Chickpea Quesadilla with Guacamole
Ingredients
2 whole wheat tortillas (for a gluten-free option, choose corn tortillas)
2 tsp mustard
¼ cup dried cranberries
½ cup spinach
½ can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Cheese (your favourite kind), sliced or grated (or use a cheese substitute for a vegan option)
Directions
In a small bowl, mash the chickpeas.
Layer ingredients in between the tortillas.
Warm a pan over medium heat. Cook quesadilla in the pan for 2 minutes, flipping once.
Enjoy!
Homemade Guacamole
Ingredients
1 large avocado
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup diced tomatoes
½ a lime – juiced
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Cut avocado in half. Scoop into a small bowl. Mash.
Add remaining ingredients. Combine well.
Enjoy!
Black Bean Brownies
Ingredients
1 can black beans
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup rolled oats
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
¼ cup coconut oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 9 inch x 9 inch baking pan.
Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Blend to combine.
Pour into the pan. Bake for 16- 18 minutes.
Enjoy!
Check-out more recipe ideas (including packed lunches): https://www.kristenyarker.com/recipes-1/
Recipe and Photo credit: Samantha Orr.
Brownies inspired by: https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/09/06/no-flour-black-bean-brownies/