Can I freeze vegan meal prep bowls?

Sorta! Most cooked veggies and grains freeze well, but skip fresh greens or creamy dressings those get weird in the freezer.

How do I reheat my meal prep bowl?

Just microwave it for one or two minutes. If you’re using a glass container, pop the lid off first (ask me how I know this is important).

What’s the best grain base?

I love quinoa since it cooks fast, but brown rice and even barley hold up really well for meal prep.

Help! I get bored with the same flavor. Tips?

For sure. Play with sauces. One bowl might get a peanut drizzle, another a spicy salsa, next a herby vinaigrette you get the idea.

Are these fillings enough for dinner?

Absolutely. I eat these bowls for both lunch and dinner, sometimes even for a lazy “breakfast for dinner.”

Savory Vegan Meal Prep Bowls For Busy Weekdays

Name: Vegan Meal Prep Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice (or quinoa, couscous, wild rice); 1 can chickpeas (or black beans, lentils); 2 medium sweet potatoes (or butternut squash, regular potatoes); 2 cups kale (or spinach, cabbage, Swiss chard); For dressing: tahini sauce (or peanut butter, almond butter)

Ingredients

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1 cup brown rice (or quinoa, couscous, wild rice)
1 can chickpeas (or black beans, lentils)
2 medium sweet potatoes (or butternut squash, regular potatoes)
2 cups kale (or spinach, cabbage, Swiss chard)
For dressing: tahini sauce (or peanut butter, almond butter)

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Instructions

Cook the grain base according to package instructions.
While the grain is cooking, roast or sauté the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Toss the chickpeas with smoked paprika or cumin.
Layer the cooked grain, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and drizzle with the sauce.
Let cool, seal in a container, and store in the fridge.

Notes

Cool cooked ingredients before sealing. Keep sauces on the side until serving to prevent sogginess.

Author: Chef Rita
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Meal Prep
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: Vegan
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg