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Vegan Meal Prep Recipes for Weight Loss

Eating a vegan diet is one of the most effective ways to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Not only is it a nutritious way to eat, but it can also be delicious! Meal prepping is an excellent way to save time and money while ensuring you have healthy vegan meals throughout the week. Here are some tasty vegan meal prep recipes for weight loss.

Vegan Lentil Bowls

This hearty vegan meal is packed with protein and fiber, making it the perfect lunch or dinner option. Begin by prepping a batch of lentils. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, then add 1 cup of lentils and reduce the heat to low. Let the lentils simmer for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Once the lentils are cooked, set aside and start prepping the vegetables. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes. Then, add 2 diced carrots, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 diced zucchini, and 1 cup of diced mushrooms. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cooked lentils and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, and cook for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the vegan lentil bowls with a side of cooked quinoa or brown rice.

Vegan Buddha Bowls

This vegan meal is light yet filling, and packed with flavor. Begin by prepping the vegetables. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes. Then, add 2 cups of diced sweet potatoes, 1 cup of diced mushrooms, and 1 cup of diced bell peppers. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup of cooked black beans and 1 cup of cooked quinoa, and cook for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. To assemble the vegan Buddha bowls, divide the cooked vegetables and quinoa among four bowls. Top each bowl with 1/4 cup of vegan shredded cheese, 1/4 cup of sliced avocado, and 1/4 cup of diced tomatoes. Drizzle each bowl with a tablespoon of vegan dressing, such as tahini or olive oil and lemon juice. Enjoy!

Vegan Burrito Bowls

This vegan meal is easy to make and full of flavor. Begin by prepping the ingredients. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes. Then, add 1 cup of cooked black beans, 1 cup of cooked brown rice, and 1 cup of diced bell peppers. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup of cooked corn and 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes, and cook for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. To assemble the vegan burrito bowls, divide the cooked vegetables and rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with 1/4 cup of vegan shredded cheese, 1/4 cup of diced avocado, and 1/4 cup of salsa. Drizzle each bowl with a tablespoon of vegan sour cream, such as cashew cream or coconut cream. Enjoy!

Vegan Smoothie Bowls

This vegan meal is a great way to start your day. Begin by prepping the ingredients. In a blender, combine 1 cup of almond milk, 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries, 1 tablespoon of almond butter, and 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds. Blend until smooth. To assemble the vegan smoothie bowls, divide the smoothie among four bowls. Top each bowl with 1/4 cup of fresh berries, 1/4 cup of granola, and 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. Enjoy!

These vegan meal prep recipes are perfect for weight loss. Not only are they nutritious and delicious, but they’re also easy to make. With a little bit of planning and prepping, you can have healthy vegan meals throughout the week.

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