Finding delicious vegan protein sources can be intimidating at first, but it doesn’t have to be! In this post, we will walk you through various types of plant-based proteins and all the tasty meals you can make with them. If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, you’ve probably heard this line before: “Okay, but how do […]
Vegetarian Meatballs Made With Chickpeas and Miso
Vegetarian meatball recipes are one of our favorite ways to make plant-based meal prep feel satisfying and fun. These chickpea and miso vegetarian meatballs check all the boxes: savory, cozy, freezer-friendly, and flexible enough to pair with almost anything in your fridge. The miso adds that deep, salty umami flavor that makes these meatballs feel […]
Vegan Wraps With Sweet Potato, Chickpeas, and Avocado
What makes perfect vegan wraps? It’s all about having a variety of textures. I’ve been perfecting lunch wraps for years, and this one is definitely a front runner. I promise these won’t get soggy on you either! Here, we have sweet smokey sweet potatoes, roasted chickpeas lightly mashed, creamy avocado, and crunchy kale and radishes. […]
Grocery Shopping On A Budget: Easy Tips To Save Money On Groceries
Grocery shopping on a budget is not impossible. It only seems like some kind of feat of logistics to set a grocery budget and then actually stick to it. It’s definitely a challenge, especially because food costs seem to only go in one direction. And that’s the direction that takes more money out of your […]
Korean-Inspired Bibimbap Bowls (Vegetarian)
Have you had bibimbap before? My first experience was in Japan at a Korean restaurant, and it became one of the most memorable meals of my trip. Bibimbap bowls are a traditional Korean dish with assorted toppings all mixed together, often including gochujang (spicy bean paste), kimchi (fermented cabbage), assorted veggies, and a fried egg… […]
Easy Vegetarian Enchiladas With Homemade Sauce (Freezer-Friendly)
Confession: every time I order enchiladas at a restaurant, I really don’t like them. But every time I make them at home? They’re a winner. They’re the ONLY meal I want to eat the second I’m done prepping them! Enchiladas do have more steps than most recipes I publish, but I promise it’s worth it. […]
Easy, Crispy Baked Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
These crispy, crunchy flavorful cauliflower Buffalo wings will make your week 100% better. We’re not knocking Buffalo chicken wings— they’re great—but there’s something about the texture of these that makes them so delicious. Stick around to read how to make them, store them, and use them throughout the week! What meals can I use Buffalo […]
Make-Ahead Camping Meals: 9 Dishes You Can Meal Prep
Everyone knows that the best part of camping, other than the whole being away from the daily stresses of life for a little bit, is the food. Making it, though? That’s another thing entirely. While we all enjoy leisurely roasting hot dogs over a campfire, that’s pretty easy stuff. But you can only eat so […]
Moroccan Chickpeas, Tomatoes And Sweet Potatoes
Chickpeas. Is there anything they can’t do? Gonna be honest here: I can get behind any meal that involves chickpeas and sweet potatoes. Especially one like this Moroccan chickpeas meal prep, which is one of the coziest, most satisfying meals I’ve ever made. It’s also one of the easiest. This recipe is inspired by one […]
How to Eat Jackfruit: 8 Delicious Recipes
By now we’re all aware that jackfruit is an excellent vegan substitute thanks to its uncanny similarity to pulled pork. Sure, it may not have as much protein as its meaty counterpart, but the texture is spot on. Though there’s no denying this is an excellent way to put the fruit to use, it can […]
Jackfruit 101: Where To Find It And How To Use It (vegan recipe)
If you are getting into the world of plant-based cooking and exploring vegan foods, you may have encountered something called jackfruit in recipes. It’s used as a meat substitute in a variety of dishes. Whether you’ve heard of jackfruit or not, there’s no denying that it can be intimidating to cook with the first time. […]
Butternut Squash Soup With Roasted Chickpeas
Even though I’m not a big soup person, butternut squash soup has always been a favorite. It’s so mcuh of a favorite that yes, we have another recipe on our site—perhaps you are familiar with our cozy vegan butternut squash soup? It’s freezer friendly and plant-based. But this one is a little different. It’s got […]
How To Roast A Lot of Vegetables For Meal Prep
Vegetables are the lifeblood of my healthy meal preps, so naturally, I need a lot of them every week. But they can take some time to prep, let’s be real. The best, most time-efficient way to cook up a bunch of vegetables? Roast them! You might be surprised by this answer, but it’s true. Even […]
Why I Make A Lot Of Plant-Based Meals Even Though I’m Not Vegan
It happens a lot. I get asked, “Why are you vegan?” frequently because I post a ton of plant-based meal prep ideas on Instagram and on my site. But I’m not vegan. I’m a flexitarian, which means I eat pretty much everything. If I want to do a plant-based week, I do. Sometimes I’m feeling […]
Chickpea, Spinach, Onion and Red Pepper Pita Wraps with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
This chickpea pita pocket is not the first appearance of its kind on Workweek Lunch. Think of this one as the new and improved version. When we had this in our meal rotation, my partner said it was his favorite of the week! I can’t wait for you to try this easy, fast and versatile […]
Easy Freezer-Friendly White Bean Veggie Burgers
White bean veggie burgers might not be the first thing you think of when we’re talking about veggie burgers, but these have a ton of advantages. I’m a meat and veggie burger fiend and probably eat a burger about once a week. Learning how to make really good veggie burgers at home definitely took my […]
