Fattoush salad is a Lebanese staple, and I first tried and learned how to make it in cooking classes a few years ago. It stuck with me since it’s one of the most satisfying salads flavor-wise I’ve ever had. What makes this a Fattoush salad is the bread. The authentic version of this salad uses […]
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. […]
Vegan Protein Sources for Delicious, Plant-Based Meals
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 […]
No-Cook Meals: Three Vegan Recipes You Can Make Without A Kitchen
The rumors are true. Meal prepping without a stove or microwave is totally possible, and I’m going to show you how to do it in this post. All you need is a small fridge to store your food in! As a result of tons of requests from members of the WWL community, I finally took […]
Korean-Inspired Bibimbap Bowls (Vegetarian)
Have you had bibimbap bowls before? My first experience was in Japan at a Korean restaurant, and it was one of the most memorable meals of my trip. Bibimbap bowls are a Korean dish with assorted toppings all mixed together, which traditionally include gochujang (spicy bean paste), kimchi (fermented cabbage), veggies, an egg, and more, […]
Make-Ahead Camping Meals: 10 Camping Dishes You Can Meal Prep
Everyone knows that the best part of camping is the food. Making it, though? That’s another thing entirely. While we all enjoy leisurely roasting hot dogs over a campfire, going through the effort to prepare all the other sides you need to feel full (because hot dogs are never enough) can be a drag—especially after […]
Vegetarian Meatballs Made With Chickpeas and Miso
Vegetarian meatball combinations are endless, but this miso chickpea version is a must-try! These chickpea and miso vegetarian meatballs are delicious, work well for meal prep and they’re freezer friendly! Keep reading for tips on where to find miso and how make your chickpea vegetarian meatballs a success. How to Make Vegetarian “Meatballs” Obviously, when […]
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, Crispy Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
These crispy, crunchy flavorful buffalo cauliflower 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 […]
Grocery Shopping On A Budget: 6 Easy Swaps To Save Money On Groceries
When I moved into my first apartment, I spent about $80 per week on groceries and felt like I didn’t have enough food to get through the week. So where was all that money going? That’s when I combed through my receipts for answers. Since then, I got my grocery budget down to $40 per […]
How to Eat Jackfruit: 10 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 […]
Why I Make A Lot Of Plant-Based Meals Even Though I’m Not Vegan
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, cool. If I want to do a pescatarian or […]
Jackfruit 101: Where To Find It And How To Use It (vegan recipe)
Whether you’ve heard of jackfruit or not, there’s no denying that it can be intimidating to cook with the first time. But once you give it a try, you’ll quickly realize just how easy to prepare and delicious it is. What’s jackfruit? Jackfruit is a fruit native to India and Southeast Asian countries and grows […]
Easy Freezer-Friendly White Bean Veggie Burgers
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 cooking skills up a notch! I’ve never been into frozen veggie patties (but they’re good in a pinch) and prefer these since they’re more customizable and […]
Moroccan Chickpeas, Tomatoes And Sweet Potatoes
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 of MindBodyGreen’s weekly meal prep recipes. I put my own simplified […]
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. What’s the best, most time-efficient way to cook up a bunch of vegetables? Roasting them, duh! Here’s what you should know about roasted vegetables. When you apply heat to vegetables through any cooking method (steaming, boiling, […]
