Vegan meal prep recipes: plant-based cooking for the week

Vegan meal prep works best with dishes that still taste good reheated: curries, stews, soups, grain bowls and salads with lentils or chickpeas. Cooked, the dishes usually keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge, much longer in the freezer. Protein comes from lentils, beans, chickpeas, tofu, tempeh and edamame.

All vegan meal prep recipes

Vegan creamy hummus and veg bowl – 340 kcal
Mango chia pudding with coconut yoghurt – 280 kcal
Vegan yellow Thai curry with veg – 380 kcal
Vegan banana chocolate pudding – 250 kcal
Vegan raspberry chia pudding with coconut yoghurt – 250 kcal
Vegan peanut butter and date snack – 240 kcal
Moroccan chickpea stew – 350 kcal
Vegan blueberry chia pudding – 210 kcal
Low-carb almond porridge with warm raspberries – 550 kcal
Vegan berry quinoa bake – 410 kcal
Vegan vanilla chia pudding – 180 kcal
Vegan almond rice pudding with cherries for Christmas breakfast – 333 kcal
Vegan chocolate and hazelnut overnight oats with dates – 493 kcal
Vegan sweet potato and chickpea curry bowl – 420 kcal
Sweet potato and chickpea bowl – 480 kcal
Vegan stuffed butternut squash with wild rice, mushrooms and pomegranate – 543 kcal
High-protein peanut butter porridge – 400 kcal
Vegan chia and peanut pudding – 250 kcal
Vegan wild rice and mushroom salad – 340 kcal
Colourful spring bulgur salad with mint – 290 kcal
Vegan chickpea bowl for meal prep – 410 kcal
Fruity bulgur salad with pomegranate – 250 kcal
Easy cucumber and tomato salad with dill – 130 kcal
Vegan mushroom stroganoff with pasta – 480 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How long does vegan meal prep keep?

Cooked dishes usually keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge. Cool them quickly after cooking and pack them in airtight containers. Freeze portions for the second half of the week – curries, stews and soups freeze well.

How do I get enough protein when I cook vegan ahead?

Plan a protein source into every portion: lentils, beans, chickpeas, tofu, tempeh, edamame or seitan. Tap “20 g protein+” above for the recipes with at least 20 g protein per serving. The protein calculator works out your daily needs.

What doesn’t work for cooking ahead?

Anything that should stay crisp or wilts quickly: fried food, leafy salad with dressing, avocado. Pack dressings and toppings separately and add them just before eating.