Easy Vegan Meal Prep Bowls for Four Make-Ahead Lunches
Make easy vegan meal prep bowls with quinoa, tofu, beans, colorful vegetables, sweet potatoes, and a simple make-ahead assembly for four lunches.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked quinoa cooled
- 1 can (14 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced
- 2 bell peppers sliced and seeded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 sweet potatoes roasted and cubed
- 2 cans (14 oz each) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 3 cups peas cooked
- 1 package firm tofu pressed and cubed
- 1 cup cooked brown rice cooled
- 2 cups broccoli florets steamed
- 1 vegan dressing or buffalo sauce to serve
Instructions
Cook the quinoa and brown rice according to package directions, then cool them slightly.
Roast the sweet potato cubes at 400°F for 16 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender.
Cook the peas and steam the broccoli. Drain and rinse the black beans and chickpeas.
Season the sliced peppers with olive oil, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, then sauté until tender.
Assemble four containers with the grains, tofu, beans, vegetables, avocado, and tomatoes. Add dressing just before serving.
The source presents four vegan bowl variations; the listed components can be mixed and matched across four containers.
Keep avocado and dressing separate until serving for the best texture.