This vegan lentil and pepper meal prep is super easy to make, delicious and filling. This meal can be eaten as lunch or dinner.
About this Recipe
Are you trying your hand at meal prep? The key is to start small. Find simple dishes that are really easy to make and store. One such dish is our lentil and pepper meal, which is healthy, filling, and vegan! It only takes three ingredients and just 20 minutes to make!
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Nutritional Benefits of Lentils
The question vegans probably get asked the most is, “how do you get your protein?”. Well, believe it or not, many legumes have more protein than animal meat. One such powerhouse of a bean is the lentil.
According to Healthline, lentils provide important substances like carbs, protein, fiber, thiamine, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and iron.
They also provide the following benefits:
- Protection against chronic pain
- Protection from diabetes and heart disease
- Support for regular bowel movements
- Low calories and high fiber
Not to mention, they are incredibly delicious! With a meal like this, a hearty bowl of lentils is all you need to give you enough energy for your whole entire day.
Vegan Lentil and Pepper Meal Prep Instructions
1. Rinse 1 ½ cup of green lentils. Meanwhile, add 2 ½ cups of water to a saucepan, then add the lentils in. Bring them to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes. If your lentils came in a package, follow the cooking instructions labeled there instead.
2. In a second saucepan, add ½ cup of bulgur wheat, 1 cup of water, and a little bit of salt. Bring it to a boil and let it cook for 10-15 minutes.
3. Take out a frying pan and heat it up with some oil. Add ¼ chopped onion and cook until brown. Then, add ½ red bell pepper and ½ green bell pepper, chopped. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 5-7 minutes.
4. Add lentils and cooked veggies to a plate. Serve and enjoy!
Can You Store Cooked Lentils?
Uncooked lentils can last forever in your pantry, as long as the area isn’t too hot. Dry and cool locations are better for storing uncooked lentils over the long term.
But what about your beans that are already cooked? The dish you just made can be refrigerated for up to a week, but it’s important to listen to your instinct and let your gut make the decision.
Lentils cannot be unrefrigerated after they are cooked, or else they will spoil right away.
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Vegan Lentil and Pepper Meal Prep
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup of green lentils
- 1 cup of bulgur wheat
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- A splash of oil
Instructions
- Rinse 1 ½ cup of green lentils. Meanwhile, add 2 ½ cups of water to a saucepan, then add the lentils in. Bring them to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes. If your lentils came in a package, follow the cooking instructions labeled there instead.
- In a second saucepan, add ½ cup of bulgur wheat, 1 cup of water, and a little bit of salt. Bring it to a boil and let it cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Take out a frying pan and heat it up with some oil. Add ¼ chopped onion and cook until brown. Then, add ½ red bell pepper and ½ green bell pepper, chopped. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Add lentils and cooked veggies to a plate. Serve and enjoy!
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