One of the best reasons to meal prep is to save time throughout the week and not have to prepare meals when you are busy working or studying. Some people, though, may feel that they don’t have time to prep meals but today, I’m going to show you guys some recipes that are super easy to make that you can make 5 days worth of meals in one hour or less.
These meals are all nutritious, mostly whole foods based and delicious. They are great for weight loss and are satiating too!! And of course, as always, completely 100% plant-based.
I’m using two different sets of containers for this meal prep, both from Jaxx Fitness. Use the code CHEAPLAZYVEGAN to get yourself 15% off site wide! The sets I’m using are:
- Fresh Selects Soup & Side Lunch Containers (set of 2)
- Jaxx Fitpack Leakproof Meal Prep Portion Container Set with Bento Box
I made a total of 3 different main meals that you can mix-and-match for lunch and/or dinner. Breakfast is the only thing that we aren’t preparing for the full five days (I suggest preparing 2 at a time) but you can still prep most of it and just add liquids to it the night before. (see below!)
VEGAN MEAL PREP IN ONE HOUR (FOR FIVE DAYS):
Red Curry Quinoa (3/4 servings)
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups uncooked quinoa
- 3 cups water
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen veggies
- 1 cup black beans cooked/canned
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1/2 garlic powder
- chopped fresh cilantro
- salt & pepper to taste
Prep time: <5 minutes
Cook time: ~25 minutes
Total time: <30 minutes
Miso lentil soup (3/4 servings)
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups red split lentils
- 1 cup cooked beans
- 3 tbsp miso paste
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 tsp kelp powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
- Optional: add tofu
Serve on its own or with rice/noodles
Prep time: <5 minutes
Cook time: ~25 minutes
Total time: <30 minutes
Bean salad (3 servings)
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cup black beans
- 1.5 cup chickpeas
- 1 bell pepper
- chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup
- 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Total time: 5 minutes
Breakfast (overnight oats)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 – 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/2 – 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 tbsp chocolate powdered peanut butter (optional)
- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
- Fruits of choice
Total time: 5 minutesÂ
Note: I suggest prepping 2 or 3 of these at a time to avoid them becoming too soggy. An alternative would be to add the dry ingredients into a container or jar and then the night before just add the milk.
How much corn and tomato goes into the bean salad?
oops, I guess I forgot to add that to the ingredients list! haha you can feel free to add as much or as little as you want 🙂 maybe 1/2 cup to 1 cup each
I really love your videos – your doing a great job of showing peoplethat vegan eating can be very flavorful and NOT all that difficult. I also appreciate you not putting loads of added oil in everything – a real problem with some vegan recipes.
QUESTION: What is in the container in the lower left of the picture next to the watermelon? I just didn’t see any description and was curious.
Another great dressing: avocado, cilantro, a little rice vinegar or lime juice, a touch of sweetener maybe, and water to thin so you can pour it. Great for salads or noodles. Thanks!
thank you so much! I think the container you’re talking about is the bento box one from Jaxx Fitness?
I saw where you are using Jaxx containers, but what is IN the compartment next to the watermelon?