Vegetarian Meal Prep Ideas

Kick start your morning with a sweet treat with this rice porridge that can be made ahead of time with either fresh or leftover rice.

Overnights oats, not only make an easy meal prep option for breakfast but are nutritious too. Add you favorite fruits, nut butters, seeds, or syrups and you can have a different flavored overnight oats every morning.

Poha is a staple at your home. love these rice flakes seasoned with Indian spices and sometimes, peanuts, peas, potatoes or even corn. Always yum. I usually saute the onions and veggies the previous night and refrgerate them. The next morning I just rinse the poha and add it to the wok with the mixture prepared earlier. A delicious warm, savory breakfast ready so quickly.

These semolina and vegetable muffins can be made ahead of time and are great with our green chutney for breakfast of even school lunchbox.

Make them ahead of time and just crisp them for a couple mins in the air fryer before consuming them.

This soft and spongy gram flour Khaman will simply just emlt-in-your-mouthz I prepare the batter the a night ahead and simply cook it the next morning. Easy peasy.

Trust us, we not only enjoy this for breakfast but for lunch too.

Pack some nutrition into your breakfast by adding veggies. Another batter prepared ahead of time and simply just bake the batter the next morning during your morning routine.

Prep these oats the night before or for the week and simply add your favorite toppings to it.

If you find baking therapeutic, then make a double batch of this Ciabatta bread and it will come in handy to make your avocado toasts, bruschetta, or simply just smear your favorite nut butters.

Make this ahead of time or simply just prep the veggies the night before and the following morning cook the vermicelli for a fresh breakfast.

A classic Indian breakfast made with semolina and veggies, this upma can be made ahead of time and simply reheat it in the microwave before consuming.

Make this nutritious quinoa porridge ahead of time. Add some seasonal squash or pumpkin puree or simply skip it. Either ways you will enjoy the porridge.

A great way to enjoy some fresh savory crepes or chillas is to prep the batter the night before so all you have to do in the morning is to spread the batter on a pan and enjoy them hot with some green chutney or ketchup.

Craving for a sweet, nutritious breakfast, this whole bulgar lapsi with a sprinkle of some almonds, raisins and syrup is all you need.

I often make a large batch of this sauce and store it in the refrigerator. When time is crunched I just throw in my veggies or proteins and pair the curry with naan or rice.

Making your own marinara sauce is so easy and much more economical. You will love the freshness of this sauce and will never want to buy from the store ever again. Perfect for spreading over your pizzas, pastas or even to add to your soups.

Meal prepping chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans is always an awesome idea. You can add them to your salads, power bowls & curries. Plus your skipping all the extra ingredients from the canned beans.

Mung bean sprouts are very easy to make at home with your Instant Pot. We’ll show you how to sprout mung beans at home with little effort. And, if you are hungry, we share an easy stir fry recipe to use them in. Or you can add them to your own salads, stir fries, or other favorite recipes, making them a truly versatile staple you’ll love making.

This Thai Peanut sauce is easy to make and comes together very fast. Full of big peanut flavor, lightly sweet, a little sour, with a hint of spice, you’ll love dunking anything and everything into this Thai peanut sauce or simply just drizzle over your salads.

This stir fry sauce is the best. Keep is handy as it will be useful when you have to quickly whip up a quick meal with some veggies and proteins.

Homemade pesto sauce is a delicious and comes handy to spread on spread on yoour sandwiches or to add to you pastas. You will enjoy a burst of freshness in your mouth with every bite.

Meal prepping Hummus will save you from those hunger pangs during snack time. Perfect to dip those carrots and cucumbers or chips or simply just sread it on your sandwiches.

You can always buy paneer from the store but if you like to relish soft and fresh paneer, this recipe is for you. Once the paneer is ready just toss it into your favorite curry or stir fries.

This Best 7 (Seven) Layer Dip combines lots of southwestern flavors and is perfect for dunking tortilla chips or veggies into. Or simply just stuff it into tacos or wraps at meal time. Life made easy.

A staple found in every Indian home. Meal prep a large batch of ghee and it will come handy for all the Indian cooking lined up ahead for you.

Dosas, are our goto when we need to whip up something quickly. You will always find dosa batter at home. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack or even meal when paired with chutney and sambar.

If you are into making Jams, then this one is a keeper. 3 ingredients, no preservatives and simply yum. Comes so handy to spread it on your toast or to make some peanut butter sandwich.

Our strawberry rhubarb jam recipe uses only four ingredients and bursts with the sweet flavor of fresh strawberries and tangy rhubarb. Though you can make it on the stovetop, we use the Instant Pot to make this so it comes together in a snap! One taste and you will never go back to buying regular jam from the grocery store again. You and your family will want to spread this on everything!

A freshly made batch of Pineapple jam 🍍🍍 can be an ideal start for your perfect Sunday breakfast.

This Instant Pot recipe is ready in just 1 minute. make a large batch and store it. Garnish with your favorite toppings like avocado, guacamole, salads, tortilla strips and cheese.

If you like sweet, spicy and savory flavors in a bowl. Meal prep the sauce and veggies in a wok and store it. When it's meal time just add some freshly cooked noodles or rice to the rice and you will thank us later.

We love to meal prep the bhaji and store it in the regrigerator or freeze it for later. Quickly ready in the Instant Pot in just a few minutes and goes perfectly with Pav or bread.

Prep the boiled or mashed potatoes by spicing them up and stuff them in between a pav or dinner rolls. These are yum!

A great way to meal prep these delicious hakka noodles is to prep the sauce and chop the veggies and refrigerate them. When it's meal time, just cook the noodles and while the noodles are getting ready, stir fry the veggies and the sauce. Done.

Prep a large batch of the sauce and refrigerate or freeze it. Marinae the proteins and store it. For a quick meal just air fry the proteins and add them to the curry.

Prep the sofritas, rice and beans and store them. Enjoy them as a bowl or a wrap, you will not regret it.

Make this ahead of time and store it. We love to prep it for atleast 2 meals as we absolutely love this dal.

We like to make Chole ahead of time, as they soak up all the flavors. This recipe is a keeper. Try it yourself.

If you want to meal prep chalupas, prep the ingredients ahead of time and at meal time just make fresh chalupas. you will love the hot fried bread with the stuffing.

To enjoy these Spicy Potatoes Soft Tacos, meal prep a batch of our avocado cream and breakfast potatoes and simply just stuff them in your tortilla. garnish with seasonings and done.

This Daliya Khichadi is a great way to enjoy whole grains and veggies. Make this ahead of time and store it. It's yum.

Detox or not, this kitchari comes together so quickly. Make it ahead of time and refrigerate it. Thin it out with hot water just before serving. Pair it with yogurt and pappadam.

Prep the butter paneer sauce and store it. Just add your favorite protein or vegetables at meal time to this creamy butter sauce.

Enjoy this medley of braised vegetables in a creamy, flavorful sauce. Make the sauce and store it and cook veggies in it just before meal time.

Prep the sauce and keep the veggies reaady and chopped. Just cook the vegetables in the sauce at meal time. Pair it with rice, it's so good.

Enjoy these crunchy delicious Tostadas by prepping the beans and chopping the ingredients. simply air fry the tortillas and pack them with your favorite toppings,

We love to keep this handy to make stuff them in our parathas, sliders or simple enjoy the scrambled paneer on an open toast. Make this ahead of time and it will save you so much last minute stress.

Prep the ingredients and rice ahead of time and store them. Enjoy a freslhy rolled sushi at meal time.

Meal prep the quinos and other ingredients and freshly toss it at meal time.

This Spanish rice is perfect to pair with burritos, chaupas, beans, refried beans or our 7 layer dip.

Pair it with your favorite Thai Curries or Manchurian, it's so good.

Looking for a shortcut to your burrito bowl or burrito, this rice is perfect for it. just prep it in advance and then just add salsa, guacamole and other toppings.

Another variation for your burrito bowls. We often just make this rice and add our favorite toppings to make our own bowls.

Makes a delicious side with curries. A dash of turmeric and juicy bursts of pomegranate. You will love it.

Our Jollof rice recipe is a spicy, tasty dish that will have your family asking for seconds. Ready in about a half hour thanks to the pressure cooker, this is a delicious addition to just about any night of the week. You can serve it on its own or as a side dish to your favorite dinners. 

Jamaican rice and peas are a tasty dish that will instantly transport your taste buds to the Caribbean. We use the Instant Pot to take all the stress out of making this classic dish. In less than 30 minutes, you can enjoy a filling meal or have a bold, spicy and slightly sweet side dish to serve alongside your favorite entrees. Make this and treat your family to a mealtime vacation!

This Fluffy yellow rice is an amazingly flavorful way to serve an easy side dish. It compliments most proteins including tofu and dal nicely, which allows you to make a full meal. And since our recipe uses the Instant Pot, you can save time and get the rice ready just about any night you want to serve some rice.

Arroz verde, Mexican green rice, makes a healthy and delicious side or filling for your favorite Mexican dishes. You will definitely want to make this easy dish for your next taco Tuesday. Loaded with fresh flavors from crisp cilantro, zesty hot peppers, and  bright lime juice and packed with wholesome spinach, this rice is one everyone is sure to love! 

With its savory blend of veggies, sweet and tart juicy pineapple pieces throughout, and carefully balanced spice blend, this Pineapple Fried Rice will get even your pickiest of eaters to devour their veggies