9 Plant-Based Batch Recipes To Get You Through The Week

In an ideal world, I’m sure we’d all love to cook dinner from scratch every single evening. However, life is busy, so sometimes it’s necessary to stick a meal in the microwave and call it a day.

Meal prepping is now the norm in our fast-paced, modern world, and I must admit, it makes you feel super organized. It’s much better than spending a tonne of money on ready-meals, right? Batch cooking saves you money, time, and encourages you to eat healthier. So without further ado, here’s a round up of some delicious and nutrition reducetarian recipes that you can cook in bulk and eat throughout the week.

One-Pot Mushroom Stroganoff Pasta

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Source: FlippedOutFood.com

Move over Beef Stroganoff and make way for the cheaper and healthier version… Mushroom Stroganoff! We love this creamy, pasta recipe because it only requires one pot to make, and it’s made without any dairy or flour. Find the recipe here.

Spicy Black Bean Red Pepper Walnut Chili

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This easy vegan chili only requires 15 minutes of preparation, and then you can sit back, relax, and just give it an occasion stir as it simmers away on the stove. Find the recipe here.

Mac And Cheese

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Source: HealthierSteps.com

Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comforting dish, and when it’s made from plants it’s virtually guilt-free! Serve up this creamy, cashew cheese Mac with some collard greens and you’ll be satisfied and nourished throughout the week. Find the recipe here.

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta 

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Source: MinimalistBaker.com

This roasted red pepper pasta is creamy, savory, subtly sweet, and only requires 10 ingredients to make. It’s simple but healthy, and you can make it even more nourishing by using spiralized veggies instead of pasta!  Find the recipe here.

Mixed Vegetable Bake

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This vegetable bake is perfect for utilizing the produce leftover in your kitchen. You can use carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, or whatever your heart desires! The topping is really easy to make and adds a satisfying crunch. Serve this up as a side dish throughout the week to give your dinners an extra nutrient boost. Find the recipe here.

Pumpkin Rosemary Soup

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This savory fall soup will warm you up on the coldest of evenings! Pumpkin is so hearty, healthy, and delicious, and not to mention it embodies everything fall-related. Fresh rosemary is a key ingredient that sets this soup apart from other fall soups, so try it out and see what you think! Find the recipe here.

One Pot Kale, Mushroom and Garlic Spaghetti

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Source: LaurenCarisCooks.com

Simple dinners like this one pot spaghetti are sometimes all you need. It’s comforting, yet still full of nutrients. If you’d like to jazz it up a bit, you could add some nutritional yeast and perhaps some of the mixed vegetable bake! Find the recipe here.

Chickpea Sweet Potato Spinach Curry

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Source: VeganRicha.com

Another one pot wonder for you! I think you’ll be quite surprised at how flavorsome this curry is considering how easy it is to whip up. You can make it last all week and double the recipe by doubling all the ingredients except water. Find the recipe here.

Veggie Fried Rice

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A big bowl of steaming hot rice is one of the most comforting meals of all! This veggie fried rice recipe also makes a good base for adding extra veggies of your choice, lentils or beans. And don’t forget the hot sauce! Find the recipe here.