Description
Discover vibrant and delicious vegetarian meal prep ideas that save time and enhance your weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 can Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- Fresh Vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots)
- Olive Oil
- Pesto
- Nuts/Seeds (pine nuts, almonds, walnuts)
- Salt and Pepper
- Lemon Juice
- Dried Herbs (basil, thyme)
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop vegetables and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Combine the chickpeas with chopped red onion, diced cucumber, and parsley in a bowl. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Layer quinoa, roasted veggies, chickpea salad, and pesto in meal prep containers.
Notes
Enjoy these meals warm or cool, and mix up ingredients to keep things fresh!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetarian, meal prep, quinoa, healthy recipes, easy cooking