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Meatless Monday Meal Prep Ideas

Meatless Monday Meal Prep Ideas for Easy Weeknight Dinners


  • Author: dishrcp_admin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A collection of easy and delicious meatless meal prep ideas perfect for busy weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

  • Quinoa – 1 cup
  • Black beans – 1 can
  • Bell peppers – 2, diced
  • Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup, halved
  • Spinach – 2 cups
  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
  • Onion – 1, chopped
  • Vegetable broth – 2 cups
  • Avocado – 1, sliced
  • Lime – 1, juiced
  • Salt – to taste
  • Pepper – to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  4. Add bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in black beans, spinach, and cherry tomatoes, cooking until spinach wilts.
  6. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and mix it with the vegetable mixture.
  7. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve topped with sliced avocado.

Notes

  • Feel free to add any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
  • This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Great for meal prep; portion into containers for easy grab-and-go meals.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg