Make your weekly meal planning a breeze with these vegetarian meal prep ideas! I’ve curated a list of my favorite delicious and simple recipes using easy-to-find vegetarian ingredients, perfect for streamlining your routine and helping you maintain a healthy diet all week long.
This collection features a variety of the best healthy meal prep recipes, including both sweet and savory breakfast options, plant-based power bowls, vegan wraps, and quesadillas for lunch, as well as nourishing one-pan vegetarian dinners and hearty soups to keep you satisfied throughout the day!
VEGETARIAN MEAL PREP BREAKFAST IDEAS
Let’s start the week with some make-ahead breakfast options! Having a variety of sweet and savory breakfast choices in the fridge makes mornings so much easier. I like to prepare one sweet option and one savory option to switch things up during the week.
No-Bake Healthy Breakfast Cookies
These no-bake cookies come together in no time and can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days or frozen for longer storage. They’re perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast!
Healthy Breakfast Apple Crumble
Made with apples, cinnamon, oats, honey, and nuts, this apple crumble is an easy and wholesome breakfast. You can store it in the fridge for a few days and reheat it before serving with some yogurt or plant-based milk. It’s also great as a healthy dessert!
10-Minute Chickpea Scramble
Packed with protein and fiber, this quick and satisfying chickpea scramble will keep you full until lunch. Simply mash chickpeas and sauté with herbs, garlic, and veggies. Serve it on toast or in lettuce wraps for a lighter version. This can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the fridge for easy reheating.
Easy Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are a meal prep favorite! Simply prepare the base and store it in the fridge. Add your favorite toppings each morning for a quick, nutritious breakfast that stays fresh for up to three days.
Healthy Breakfast Quesadillas
These tasty quesadillas are filled with eggs and spinach. Make them ahead of time, store them in the fridge, and heat them up by toasting each side in a pan for a quick breakfast that’s as crispy as it is nutritious! Use gluten-free tortillas for a healthier twist.
VEGETARIAN MEAL PREP BOWL RECIPES
You can easily meal prep these nourishing and delicious power bowls for lunch or dinner!
5-Minute Mediterranean Bowl
This quick and healthy Mediterranean-inspired bowl is perfect for meal prep. It’s made with hummus, tzatziki, chickpeas, olives, quinoa, and a small healthy salad. It’s also gluten-free and packed with flavor. This recipe is one of my sister’s favorites, and it’s no surprise why—it’s simple, tasty, and uses easy-to-find ingredients.
Avocado Quinoa Salad
A refreshing and satisfying salad that’s perfect for lunch. For meal prep, I suggest making salad jars by layering the dressing at the bottom, followed by vegetables, and topping it with quinoa. To keep the avocado fresh, add it just before serving.
Spicy Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Black Bean Bowls
These vegan bowls come together effortlessly! Roast sweet potatoes and cauliflower, then add black beans, cucumber, and scallions. Top it off with a creamy avocado mash for the perfect meal.
Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Bowls
These bowls are packed with spicy chickpeas, roasted veggies, a fresh salad, and a garlicky sauce for extra flavor. They’re perfect for meal prepping and sure to satisfy.
Meal Prep Quinoa & Roasted Vegetable Bowls
Roasted eggplant, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a delicious roasted vegetable sauce come together in this flavorful vegetarian meal. Perfect for a nourishing lunch or dinner!
ONE-PAN VEGETARIAN DINNER RECIPES TO MAKE AHEAD
These make-ahead vegetarian and vegan dinner ideas are incredibly easy to prepare! Be sure to double the recipes for meal prep, as most of them serve two.
Vegan Tofu Fried Rice
This quick and flavorful vegan fried rice is packed with tofu and vegetables, making it a perfect high-protein dinner. Double the recipe for meal prep, and it will keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave for a quick weeknight meal.
15-Minute Spicy Chickpea Skillet
Meal prepping doesn’t have to take long! This spicy chickpea skillet can be made in just 15 minutes. Pair it with bread, cashew sauce, or avocado sauce, or use it in wraps for a versatile meal.
Easy Lentil Coconut Curry
If you’re a fan of curries, this easy lentil coconut curry is a must-try. Simply heat it up in the microwave and serve with rice and fresh cilantro for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Vegetable Quinoa Fried Rice
This nutritious quinoa fried rice is a healthy twist on the classic. It’s vegetarian and gluten-free (if you use tamari sauce) and makes for an excellent meal prep dish that stays good in the fridge for 3-4 days.
One-Pan Red Lentil and Bulgur Dinner
This simple one-pan meal combines red lentils and bulgur for a hearty dinner. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge, and reheat when you’re ready to eat. Pair with a fresh tomato cucumber salad and drizzle with cashew garlic sauce for extra flavor.
These dinners are perfect for meal prep and will keep your weeknight meals quick, healthy, and delicious!
