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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North American Tacos (Tex-Mex)
Hard or soft shells filled with seasoned ground beef and toppings.
North American Philly Cheesesteak
A sandwich made with thinly sliced beefsteak and melted cheese.
North American Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A hot sandwich consisting of melted cheese between toasted bread.
North American Waffles
A dish made from leavened batter cooked between two hot, patterned plates.
North American Lobster Roll
A sandwich originating in New England, filled with lobster meat.
North American Chicken Pot Pie
A savory pie filled with chicken, vegetables, and a creamy gravy.
North American Brownies
A square, baked, chocolate dessert.
North American S'mores
A campfire treat consisting of toasted marshmallow and chocolate between graham crackers.
North American Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow-cooked, shredded pork mixed with barbecue sauce on a bun.
North American Key Lime Pie
An American dessert pie made of Key lime juice, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk.
North American Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting soup made with chicken broth, chicken pieces, noodles, and vegetables.
North American Hash Browns
Pan-fried shredded potatoes.
North American French Dip
A hot sandwich consisting of thinly sliced roast beef on a "French roll" or baguette, served au jus.
North American Enchiladas (Tex-Mex)
Corn tortillas rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce.
North American Burritos
A dish consisting of a flour tortilla wrapped into a sealed cylindrical shape around various ingredients.
North American Corn on the Cob
A culinary term used for a cooked ear of freshly picked sweet corn.
North American Pumpkin Pie
A dessert pie with a spiced, pumpkin-based custard filling.
North American Baked Beans
A dish containing beans, sometimes baked but usually stewed, in a sauce.
North American Potato Salad
A dish made from boiled potatoes and a variety of other ingredients.
North American Coleslaw
A salad consisting primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage.
North American Strawberry Shortcake
A sweet cake or biscuit topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
North American Chicken Nuggets
Crispy breaded chicken nuggets — a homemade take on the kids' favourite, baked or fried.
North American Popcorn Chicken
Bite-sized buttermilk-marinated chicken in a seasoned crispy coating.
North American Mozzarella Sticks
Crunchy breaded mozzarella sticks with a molten cheese pull, served with marinara.