Veggie Burgers – Made with Red Lentils and Millet (vegan, gluten free and soy free)

Veggie Burgers – Made with Red Lentils and Millet (vegan, gluten free and soy free)

I made a batch of these veggie burgers yesterday. I promptly ate a couple of them like cookies (because I just didn’t have the energy for much else) and put the rest in the freezer for future meals. There are plenty of store bought veggie burgers out there but making your own is easy! It’s also inexpensive and you can make a big batch to save for future meals. There are days when I just don’t have it in me to make a meal from scratch (see the above example of me eating veggie burgers like cookies for proof of this). Being able to quickly heat up a veggie burger from the fridge or freezer is a dream.

Basil-Kale Pesto (gluten free, vegan and made with healthy pumpkin seeds)

Basil-Kale Pesto (gluten free, vegan and made with healthy pumpkin seeds)

This plant based pesto belongs in your meal prep rotation. You can serve it as a dip with crackers and vegetables or as a sauce with pasta, steamed veggies or just about anything. And, of course, it’s great on PIZZA!

Peanut Sauce (gluten free, soy free, vegan and oil free with easy options for anti-inflammatory and elimination diets)

Peanut Sauce (gluten free, soy free, vegan and oil free with easy options for anti-inflammatory and elimination diets)

Peanut sauce is so good. You can dip salad rolls or veggies in it or you can combine it with steamed or stir fried veggies and rice or noodles for an easy but amazing meal. This peanut sauce is gluten free, soy free, oil free and free of refined sugar. But, wait…there’s more. With a couple easy alterations, this sauce is suitable for those following an anti-inflammatory or elimination diet. This may not seem like a big deal. However, if you are following these diets you know that finding an easy, delicious sauce to add to your meal rotation is a big deal.

Garlic Kale Mashed Potatoes (vegan, gluten free, with an easy oil free option)

Garlic Kale Mashed Potatoes (vegan, gluten free, with an easy oil free option)

No holiday meal would be complete without mashed potatoes and these are creamy and packed full of flavor. They are always hit with vegans and non vegans alike.

Easy Coconut Curry with Garbanzo Beans (vegan, gluten free with oil free option)

Easy Coconut Curry with Garbanzo Beans (vegan, gluten free with oil free option)

This coconut milk curry is a year round staple for me. It’s something I can usually pull together without a trip to the store. You can make it with whatever vegetables you have on hand and it’s a great entree to meal prep in advance. It can be served on top of your favorite grain but I encourage you to try it with this turmeric spiced rice for a colorful meal.

Lemon Tahini Kale Chips (Raw, Gluten Free, Soy Free and Oil Free)

Lemon Tahini Kale Chips (Raw, Gluten Free, Soy Free and Oil Free)

You already know that I love snacks. Kale chips are a favorite. Like these kale chips, this recipe is raw, gluten free, soy free and oil free. These lemon tahini snacks are a great option for you if you are avoiding nuts.

Creamy Broccoli and Kale Soup

Creamy Broccoli and Kale Soup

Fall weather = soup! This creamy broccoli and kale soup is quick to make. It freezes well and is great for winter meal prepping. Relying on cashews instead of dairy, this soup is suitable for those following a vegan, dairy-free, soy-free and whole foods plant based diet.

Curried Red Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Turmeric Spiced Rice

Curried Red Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Turmeric Spiced Rice

These curried red lentils are vegan, gluten free, soy free and have an oil free option. They are a regular meal at my house and this recipe is a great one for your meal prep rotation. I like to make a pot of lentils to 

Vegan meatballs (soy free, gluten free and oil free)

Vegan meatballs (soy free, gluten free and oil free)

Served here on gluten free pasta, these meatballs are packed with protein and flavor. You can make them in advance and freeze them for easy future meals and can even crumble them for an easy whole food based “meat” substitute.

Easy Tofu Scramble (Vegan, GF with oil-free option)

Easy Tofu Scramble (Vegan, GF with oil-free option)

This tofu scramble is what I want to eat when I’m feeling nostalgic for a greasy diner breakfast. Because it is baked and only requires one pan to make, it’s a meal that can come together with little work. There is an oil free option in the notes of the recipe. The potatoes can be replaced with sweet potatoes if you prefer or if you are sensitive to nightshades.