12 Vegan Meal Prep Recipe Ideas

1. Vegan Broth (Great water substitute in vegan recipes that adds flavor)

Vegetable broth is the base for cooking some rice, a stew and it injects a little bit more flavor than just water in your vegan meal prep recipe. How to make vegetable broth from scraps >

2. Vegan Tomato Sauce (This finishes our other vegan recipes)

This homemade marinara sauce recipe is almost tastes immeasurably better than even the best supermarket sauce — and it’s made with basic pantry ingredients. All the tricks to a bright red, lively-tasting sauce, made just as it is in the south of Italy (no butter, no onions) are in this recipe. Use a skillet instead of the usual saucepan: the water evaporates quickly, so the tomatoes are just cooked through as the sauce becomes thick. How to make marinara sauce >

3. Vegan Lentil Stew

Lentils are a popular legume and are a culinary staple in many cultures. Our basic lentil recipe features a hearty mix of red lentils, freshly sautéed onion, and aromatic spices. The lentils are cooked to perfection, creating a rich and creamy texture that pairs perfectly with the bold flavors of ginger, garlic, and cumin. Served over a bed of fluffy rice, this wholesome dish is both satisfying and have a great nutrition profile being a good source of protein, fiber, iron, and other essential nutrients. This lentil recipe is a great side dish and also acts as a good source of protein for vegetarian and vegan diets. How to cook red lentil recipe >

4. Vegan Pasta

This simple step is the foundation to any other more elaborate pasta recipe and the good news is it is very easy! When learning how to cook pasta spaghetti is a classic that goes with anything. Pasta Recipe >

5. Make Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Turning a head of cauliflower into small cauliflower rice granules is as easy as it sounds. Grate it with a cheese grater, throw it into a blender or food processor, or shave it with a sharp knife. If there is moisture in the granules, you can spread them out on a sheet pan for 30 minutes or so, or squeeze in a paper towel. Excess moisture can make the grains a bit soggy sometimes. You can buy riced cauliflower frozen in bags at the grocery store, but just like any other frozen veggie, it loses a lot in translation. How to make cauliflower rice >

6. Easy Baked Yam Fries Recipe

Yams are such a versatile and nutritious vegetable. With just a few key ingredients, and a little bit of preparation, swapping out regular potatoes for these fiber rich and healthier cousin, as in this recipe, is a great move for your health. These seasoned and baked fries are perfect alongside a sandwich, steak, or even with a salad. They’re so yummy, you’ll find yourself eating them all pretty quickly. How to make yam fries >

7. Low Calorie Vegan Salad

This simple vegan salad recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. The kale, baby spinach, arugula, lettuce leaves in the salad provides plenty of nutrients and the thin red onion strips add a crunchy texture to the salad as well as a bit of tanginess. The almonds and cranberries add some healthy fats and sweetness to the mix. The balsamic vinaigrette dressing ties all the flavors together and makes this salad a tasty and satisfying vegan salad recipe. Low calorie vegan salad >

8. Vegan Grabanzo Bean Salad

This homemade marinara sauce recipe is almost tastes immeasurably better than even the best supermarket sauce — and it’s made with basic pantry ingredients. All the tricks to a bright red, lively-tasting sauce, made just as it is in the south of Italy (no butter, no onions) are in this recipe. Use a skillet instead of the usual saucepan: the water evaporates quickly, so the tomatoes are just cooked through as the sauce becomes thick. Cook garbanzo pbeans >

9. Vegan Farro Salad with Caramelized Root Vegetables

The ancient grain, Farro, was a staple of the Roman empire and is healthful and tasty grain making its way into elevated modern cuisine. Farro is actually a form of wheat, and as a whole grain offers many benefits as well as wonderful taste. This farro with caramelized root vegetables recipe is sweet and savory, can be served hot or at room temperature, which makes it a great option for both the lunch box and the salad plate. It is a great side dish for any meal but is hearty enough to stand by itself. Vegan farro recipe >

10. Vegan Louisiana Style Rice Recipe

TThis Louisiana style dirty rice recipe is similar to cilantro lime dirty rice recipe without the cilantro, and with a little bit more zest for a flavorful punch that will go as a great side dish. Louisiana style dirty rice recipe >

11. Vegan Linguine Pasta Recipe

Enjoy this al-dente linguine pasta recipe served with grated parmesan cheese, a zesty lemon squirt and freshly minced parsley. This delicious simple pasta meal can be made in 10 minutes. Linguine pasta recipe >

12. Vegan Green Beans and Potato Recipe

This green beans and potatoes recipe offers the slight crunch of the healthy green bean with the tender melt-in-your-mouth potato for a truly delectable flavor profile. Since potatoes and green beans have different cooking times this crockpot green beans and potatoes recipe starts with adding the potatoes to the crockpot, then adding the green beans so they maintain a slight crunch and better color! Chef’s Kiss! Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe >