Vegan Meal Prep 5 Easy Recipes for Beginners #vegan #healthylifestyle #fyp #shorts

1. Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Ingredients:
– 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
– 1/4 cup chopped celery
– 1/4 cup chopped red onion
– 1/4 cup chopped pickles
– 1 tsp dijon mustard
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Bread or lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions:
1. Mash the chickpeas in a large bowl until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
2. Stir in the vegan mayonnaise, celery, red onion, pickles, and dijon mustard.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve on bread or in lettuce wraps.

2. Easy Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 carrots, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
– 6 cups vegetable broth
– 1 tsp dried thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and carrots, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
4. Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, and thyme.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Vegan Stir-fry with Tofu
Ingredients:
– 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, drained and cubed
– 2 tbsp vegetable oil
– 3 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, etc.)
– 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
– 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
– 1 tbsp cornstarch
– Cooked rice for serving

Instructions:
1. Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil and add mixed vegetables. Cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, maple syrup, and cornstarch. Add to the pan with vegetables.
5. Return tofu to the pan and stir until everything is well-coated and the sauce has thickened.
6. Serve over cooked rice.

4. Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese
Ingredients:
– 12 oz spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 cups frozen vegan mince or crumbled tempeh
– 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
4. Stir in vegan mince or tempeh and cook until heated through.
5. Add marinara sauce and let simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve over cooked spaghetti and garnish with fresh basil if desired.

5. Vegan Burrito Bowl
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cooked rice
– 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
– 1 cup chopped bell pepper
– 1 cup chopped tomato
– 1 avocado, diced
– 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
– 1/4 cup lime juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional toppings: salsa, hot sauce, vegan sour cream, vegan cheese

Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and tomato.
2. Gently stir in avocado and cilantro.
3. Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Divide into serving bowls and add your favorite toppings, such as salsa, hot sauce, vegan sour cream, or vegan cheese.

These 5 easy vegan recipes are perfect for beginners and can be easily customized to suit individual tastes and preferences. Enjoy trying out these delicious, plant-based dishes!