Try out this basic vegan meal prep idea! It's perfect if you are in a hurry and need to throw a quick, healthy, vegan lunch together.
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Being vegan is easier than you might think. All of the best ingredients are right at your fingertips, and you don’t need to do much to make them delicious and hearty. With some bulgur wheat and a handful of fresh vegetables, you can have a delicious vegan meal in minutes.
This recipe is designed to help you get on track with your meal planning and prepping. This dish is so easy to make that you can make it a bunch and portion it out throughout the week for something energizing and tasty every day!
Bulgur Replacements
The bulgur wheat is suggested to help you make the most of your health and diet choices while enjoying the entire food pyramid for this basic vegan meal. However, rice can be very good too, and it’s an option if you are looking to add a little bit more fiber to your daily eating routine.
Bulgur wheat is not gluten-free, so you can substitute it for other grains like quinoa or couscous to act as a filling side to your delicious premade lunch.
How to Make a Basic Vegan Meal Prep
1. Add 1 cup of bulgur wheat and 2 cups of water to a medium saucepan. Add a pinch of salt or other seasonings to taste, and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, add a few drops of olive oil or sunflower oil to a frying pan. Add ½ chopped onion and cook until it starts turning brown. Then add 1 chopped broccoli and 1 chopped bell pepper (whichever colour you prefer) and fry for another 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the cooked broccoli, 1 can of rinsed cannellini beans and bell pepper to the bulgur wheat. Throw in 2 handfuls of baby tomatoes and 2 handfuls of spinach.
4. Plate up and enjoy!
Why Bulgur Wheat?
Bulgur wheat is a great substitute for rice or grains because it has less starch. It is also less fattening. Not to mention, many vegans are also looking for gluten-free options to substitute their diet with, and bulgur wheat is the perfect solution!
Storage Solutions
This meal can be stored in the fridge for a few days. Keep in mind that fresh vegetables don’t last too long, so this should really only be planned a few days in advance, at most.
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Basic Vegan Meal Prep Idea
Ingredients
- 1 cup of bulgur wheat
- 1 can of cannellini beans rinsed
- 1 broccoli chopped
- 1 bell pepper
- ½ onion chopped
- 2 handfuls of spinach
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- A splash of olive oil
Instructions
- Add 1 cup of bulgur wheat and 2 cups of water to a medium saucepan. Add a pinch of salt or other seasonings to taste, and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add a few drops of olive oil or sunflower oil to a frying pan. Add ½ chopped onion and cook until it starts turning brown. Then add 1 chopped broccoli and 1 chopped bell pepper (whichever colour you prefer) and fry for another 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cooked broccoli, cannellini beans and bell pepper to the bulgur wheat. Throw in 2 handfuls of baby tomatoes and mix (adjust seasoning if necessary). Serve with spinach.
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