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Being a vegetarian in college is hard. With midterms, problem sets, and social events, it’s easy to let your healthy diet slip. For many, eating in college consists of ordering a greasy pepperoni pizza, grabbing a meatball sub from Hodge, or stuffing your face with chicken nuggets at late night. Usually, we pick whatever is fastest and will taste best when we give into stress eating. However, nutrition is incredibly important and should not be neglected in college. Luckily, Tufts has many vegetarian options available, especially at Dewick. Here are 10 easy vegetarian dining hall meals that will leave you feeling satisfied while avoiding the dreaded Freshman 15.

1.  Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

  • Plain or Vanilla Greek Yogurt

  • Granola

  • Blueberries & Bananas

  • Cinnamon

  • Organic Peanut Butter

2.  Bagel with Berries

Ingredients:

  • Whole Wheat Bagel

  • Cream Cheese

  • Raspberries

  • Honey- drizzled on top

3.  Harvest Salad

Ingredients:

  • Lettuce

  • Quinoa

  • Kidney Beans

  • Mushrooms

  • Corn

  • Peas

  • Honey Mustard Dressing

4.  Pesto & Tomato Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:

  • Whole Wheat Bread

  • Two Slices of Cheese

  • Sliced Tomato

  • Pesto Sauce (located at sandwich bar)

  • Butter

Quick Tip: Once constructed, put sandwich on panini press until cheese is melted

5.  Greek Salad

Ingredients:

  • Lettuce

  • Black Olives

  • Feta Cheese

  • Tomatoes

  • Artichoke Hearts

  • Cucumbers

  • Onions

  • Chickpeas

  • Greek Dressing

 

6.  Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:

  • Whole Wheat Pasta

  • Pesto Sauce

  • Olive Oil

  • Tomatoes

  • Parmesan Cheese

 

7.  Veggie Wrap

Ingredients:

  • Spinach or Wheat Tortilla (available at sandwich bar)

  • Hummus

  • Carrots

  • Lettuce

  • Tomatoes

  • Peppers

  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese

 

8.  Caesar Salad with Tofu

Ingredients:

  • Lettuce, Kale, or Spinach

  • Tomatoes

  • Tofu

  • Cesar Dressing

  • Croutons

  • Parmesan Cheese

 

9.  Beet + Fruit Salad (perfect with Sunday brunch strawberries)

    Ingredients:

  • Spinach

  • Beets

  • Goat or Feta Cheese

  • Strawberries & other fruit

  • Sunflower Seeds

  • Balsamic Vinaigrette

 

10.  Burrito Bowl

Ingredients:

  • Lettuce

  • Rice

  • Black Beans

  • Salsa

  • Guacamole

  • Cheddar Cheese

  • Grilled Veggies

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Courtney is a junior at Tufts University where she is majoring in International Relations with a double minor in Communications & Media studies and Economics. She has previously worked for Santander Bank US as a Digital Marketing Analytics Intern as well as Jumpstart Knowledge Adventure where she focused on Social Media Content Creation.