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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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Shrimp and Grits Southern Soul Food

Shrimp and Grits

Creamy grits topped with savory shrimp.

45 min Serves 3 Kid-safe
Dairy Seafood Shellfish
Peach Cobbler Southern Soul Food

Peach Cobbler

Sweet peaches topped with a buttery crust.

70 min Serves 8 Kid-safe
Dairy Wheat
Chicken and Dumplings Southern Soul Food

Chicken and Dumplings

Comforting chicken soup with soft, flat dough dumplings.

150 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
celery Dairy Wheat
Banana Pudding Southern Soul Food

Banana Pudding

Layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and homemade custard.

45 min Serves 8 Kid-safe
Egg Dairy Wheat
Sweet Potato Pie Southern Soul Food

Sweet Potato Pie

A smooth, spiced sweet potato custard pie.

105 min Serves 8 Kid-safe
Egg Dairy
Pound Cake Southern Soul Food

Pound Cake

Dense, buttery, rich, and sweet classic Southern cake.

105 min Serves 8 Kid-safe
Egg Dairy Wheat
Pimento Cheese Southern Soul Food

Pimento Cheese

A creamy, cheesy spread with sweet pimentos.

15 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Dairy
Chicken and Rice Casserole Southern Soul Food

Chicken and Rice Casserole

A comforting, baked dish with creamy rice and chicken.

60 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Dairy
Tomato Pie Southern Soul Food

Tomato Pie

A savory pie layered with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and a cheesy mayo topping.

60 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Dairy
BBQ Pulled Pork Platter Southern Soul Food

BBQ Pulled Pork Platter

Slow-cooked pork shoulder shredded and tossed in barbecue sauce — pile it high with sides.

480 min Serves 11 Kid-safe
No common allergens
Grilled Corn on the Cob Southern Soul Food

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Sweet corn charred on the grill and slathered in herb butter — the essential cookout side.

20 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Dairy
Chicken and Waffles Southern Soul Food

Chicken and Waffles

Crispy buttermilk-fried chicken stacked on a golden, fluffy waffle and drizzled with warm maple syrup for the ultimate sweet-and-savory comfort plate.

75 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Egg Dairy Wheat
Churros con Chocolate Spanish

Churros con Chocolate

Crunchy-edged, pillowy fried dough dusted with cinnamon sugar, served alongside a thick, bittersweet drinking chocolate made for dunking.

30 min Serves 1 Kid-safe
Dairy Wheat
Albóndigas en Salsa Spanish

Albóndigas en Salsa

Tender pork and beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato and saffron sauce, the kind of honest Spanish comfort food that feeds the whole family.

45 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Egg Dairy Wheat
Fideuá Spanish

Fideuá

Short noodles toasted and cooked paella-style in rich seafood broth with prawns and clams, finishing with the same coveted crispy bottom as the original.

40 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Fish Seafood Wheat
Queso Frito Spanish

Queso Frito

Golden-crusted fried manchego or fresh cheese, warm and yielding inside with a salty crust — a quick, crowd-pleasing tapa ready in minutes.

20 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Egg Dairy Wheat
Flan de Huevo Spanish

Flan de Huevo

A silky baked egg custard crowned with a glossy layer of amber caramel, Spain's most beloved dessert.

315 min Serves 8 Kid-safe
Egg Dairy
Khao Soi Thai

Khao Soi

Northern Thailand's crown jewel — silky egg noodles in a rich coconut-curry broth, topped with crispy fried noodles, pickled mustard greens, and shallots.

45 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Egg mustard Wheat
Pad See Ew Thai

Pad See Ew

Wide, chewy rice noodles wok-tossed with sweet dark soy, tender beef or chicken, and Chinese broccoli — smoky, slightly charred edges make every bite irresistible.

20 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Soy Wheat
Yum Woon Sen Thai

Yum Woon Sen

Slippery glass noodles tossed with shrimp, minced pork, celery, and a lime-chili dressing — light, zippy, and refreshing with a clean heat that keeps you coming back.

20 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Seafood Shellfish Wheat
Kuay Teow Kua Gai Thai

Kuay Teow Kua Gai

Flat rice noodles dry-fried with chicken, egg, and bean sprouts until each strand picks up wok char — a Bangkok hawker classic prized for its smoky, almost caramelized depth.

15 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Egg Wheat
Goong Ob Woonsen Thai

Goong Ob Woonsen

Whole prawns and glass noodles slow-baked in a clay pot with ginger, garlic, and oyster sauce — the noodles absorb every drop of the sweet, briny, deeply savory sauce.

30 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Seafood Shellfish Wheat
Jok Thai

Jok

Silky Thai rice congee simmered until the grains dissolve into a creamy, comforting porridge, served with ginger strips, a soft egg, and crispy garlic — warmth in a bowl.

45 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Egg
Suki Hang Thai

Suki Hang

Thai sukiyaki without the broth — glass noodles, vegetables, and meat stir-fried dry with a tangy, slightly sweet suki sauce that clings to every strand.

20 min Serves 4 Kid-safe
Wheat
Allergen disclaimer: These recipes are tagged based on their ingredient lists. Always verify with your own ingredient brands — allergens can vary by manufacturing facility and product formulation. Listahan is not a medical service and allergen tags are not a substitute for reading labels yourself.