Nut-Free Lunchbox Ideas
Finding nut-free recipes for school lunches shouldn't feel like detective work. These recipes contain no peanuts or tree nuts based on their ingredient lists — every one is kid-friendly, so you can pack them with the confidence that the basics are covered. As always, verify labels on the brands you buy, since manufacturing facilities vary.
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Mediterranean Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers baked with a savory filling of grains and meat.
Mediterranean Saganaki
A sizzling Greek meze of pan-fried cheese with a crisp golden crust, finished with a squeeze of bright lemon.
Mexican Tacos al Pastor
Corn tortillas filled with thinly sliced, marinated pork roasted on a vertical spit.
Mexican Chilaquiles
Lightly fried corn tortillas cut into quarters and topped with green or red salsa, eggs, and cheese.
Mexican Quesadillas
A folded tortilla filled with cheese and other ingredients, then grilled.
Mexican Churros
Fried dough pastry coated in cinnamon sugar.
Mexican Tres Leches Cake
A sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated, condensed, and heavy cream.
Mexican Sopes
A traditional Mexican dish consisting of a fried masa base with savory toppings.
Mexican Huevos Rancheros
A traditional mid-morning breakfast dish consisting of eggs served on tortillas with a tomato-chili sauce.
Mexican Tostadas
A flat or bowl-shaped tortilla that is deep-fried or toasted, used as a base for toppings.
Mexican Flan
A sweet custard dessert with a layer of clear caramel sauce.
Mexican Cochinita Pibil
A traditional slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatán Peninsula.
Mexican Burritos
A large flour tortilla wrapped around a filling of meat, beans, cheese, and rice.
Mexican Tlayudas
A large, crunchy, partially fried tortilla covered with a spread of refried beans, asiento, lettuce, meat, and Oaxaca cheese.
Mexican Loaded Nachos
A sharing platter of tortilla chips piled with melted cheese, beans, jalapeños, and all the toppings.
Mexican Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)
Creamy mashed pinto beans fried with onion and garlic — the essential Mexican side.
Mexican Enchiladas Verdes
Corn tortillas rolled around chicken, bathed in tangy green salsa and melted cheese.
Mexican Sopa de Fideo
A quick, comforting toasted noodle soup in a light tomato broth — a Mexican family staple.
Mexican Torta (Mexican Sandwich)
A hearty Mexican sandwich on a crusty telera roll, layered with meat, beans, avocado, and chillies.
Mexican Arroz con Leche
Creamy Mexican rice pudding scented with cinnamon and vanilla.
Mexican Baja Fish Tacos
Crispy beer-battered white fish tucked into warm corn tortillas with crunchy cabbage and a tangy crema, the iconic street food of Mexico's Pacific coast.
Mexican Champurrado
A thick, warming Mexican hot chocolate thickened with masa and scented with cinnamon, traditionally served alongside tamales on chilly mornings.
Mexican Sincronizadas
Toasted flour tortilla sandwiches filled with melty cheese and ham, a quick and crowd-pleasing Mexican snack griddled until golden.
Middle Eastern Koshari
Egypt's national dish mixing lentils, rice, pasta, and spicy tomato sauce.