Having to cook dinner, every single night, can be really exhausting! Not only does it require coming up with healthy meals to cook, but it also requires writing a shopping list and spending the time actually preparing the food. I’ve created these Easy Vegetarian Meal Plans to hopefully help make your life a little easier! Each week, I share a new meal plan with an ingredient list to help you compose your shopping list. I also try to keep the recipes to minimal ingredients and minimal time. In addition to five dinner recipes, I have now added one meal prep breakfast recipe and one meal prep lunch recipe, to make your life even easier. I hope you find these meal plans helpful.
Budget-Friendly Dinners
Grocery prices are insane right now, so I know I’m not the only one looking for ways to save money when I can. There are still a few things I try not to cut corners on, but for the most part, I try to buy the cheapest versions of our grocery staples that I can find these days. For these meals, I have tried to mostly include recipes that require minimal ingredients in hopes of helping you cut down your grocery bill. Always ask me if you have a question on how to make a recipe more affordable!
30-Minute Dinners
Both my boys are in school now, and as much as I love my alone time, I still want to spend lots of time with them. Dinners that take 30 minutes or less to prepare mean I’m not stuck in the kitchen all evening, allowing me to spend more quality time with my family or have more time to relax. I try to keep all the recipes to 30 minutes, but may add some in that take a little longer, and then add some tips on ways to shorten them.
Enjoy, and have a great weekend!
MONDAY
If you’re looking for a cozy winter dinner that is quick and easy to throw together, these Smoky Coconut Chickpeas with Rice are for you. These chickpeas are creamy and packed with tons of flavor, and they will fill you up. This plant-based recipe can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Serve with rice, quinoa, or pita bread. They’re perfect for an easy last-minute vegan dinner that everyone will love.
Serve with rice and vegetables.
TUESDAY
FAJITA GNOCCHI SKILLET WITH AVOCADO SALSA
This Fajita Gnocchi Skillet with Avocado Salsa is unique, flavorful, and easy to throw together in about 30 minutes. It’s perfect for a vegan weeknight dinner, and can easily be made gluten-free. Serve this hearty dish with a side of chips and dip or a salad for a full meal.
Serve with tortilla chips or salad.
WEDNESDAY
EASY ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA WITH PARMESAN
This Easy Roasted Vegetable Pasta with Parmesan is bursting with both color and flavor. It comes together quickly and is a great way to use up older veggies in the back of your refrigerator. Roasting the vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and the parmesan pulls everything together in this healthy and cozy vegetarian dinner.
Serve with bread or salad.
THURSDAY
SMOKY VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP
This Vegetarian Split Pea Soup is packed with tons of flavor and gets its natural smokiness from the smoked paprika. This plant-based soup is hearty, filling, and perfect for a cold winter day. Aside from split peas, it’s also filled with carrots, celery, onion, and potatoes. Enjoy for lunch or dinner, and serve with bread and salad, if desired.
Serve with crackers, bread or salad.
FRIDAY
CHEESY BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE WITH TOFU
My Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole with Tofu is cozy, packed with protein, and can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This is my meat-free version of the classic chicken, rice, and broccoli casserole you may remember from childhood, made with seasoned tofu. This hearty vegetarian dinner can be prepared ahead of time and quickly baked in the oven just before serving. Enjoy with a side of fresh salad or bread.
Serve with bread or a side salad.
BREAKFAST
PEANUT BUTTER AND HONEY OATMEAL CUPS
These Peanut Butter and Honey Oatmeal Muffins are great for a protein- and fiber-packed breakfast that can be made ahead of time. The recipe is made in one bowl and only requires a handful of simple ingredients. Make these delicious baked oatmeal cups today, and you’ll have a filling breakfast or snack on hand all week!
Serve cold, room temperature or heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
LUNCH
PROTEIN PACKED THREE-BEAN QUINOA SALAD
This easy Protein-Packed Three-Bean Quinoa Salad is perfect for meal prep lunches or a hearty potluck side dish. This recipe uses three different types of beans, plus any veggies you have on hand. The flavor gets better as everything marinates together and can be enjoyed with chips or crackers, if desired.
PRINTABLE INGREDIENT LIST
This can be printed off and used to figure out what you already have at home and what exactly you need to buy. I didn’t include salt, pepper or olive oil on the list, assuming most people already have those on hand.
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