Easy Protein Meal Prep
This is a great way to prepare healthy, nutritious lunches that are packed with protein this #veganuary.
Serves
Ingredients
For the roast vegetables
<item-todo-done>2 tbsp coconut oil<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tbsp smoked paprika - or chilli powder if you prefer<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 head of broccoli - broken into florets<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 head of cauliflower - parboiled for 7 minutes & broken into florets<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 lime juiced<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> Salt & pepper to taste<item-todo-done>
For the mixed nuts
<item-todo-done>40g cashews<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>40g hazelnuts<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>40g almonds<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>40g pecans<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> Pinch of salt<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> chilli flakes<item-todo-done>
For the base
<item-todo-done>1 tbsp olive oil<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>480g quinoa<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>180g kidney beans<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>180g garden peas<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>½ cucumber - hollowed and cut into small pieces<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 lime juiced<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> Pinch of salt<item-todo-done>
To serve
<item-todo-done> Sriracha<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> side salad<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 avocado<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> chia seeds<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> balsamic glaze<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 lime<item-todo-done>
Before you start
Preheat oven to 180℃ | 2 x baking tray | 4 x tupperware boxes
Cook the veggies
- Put the “Roast Vegetables” ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir them around until you’ve covered everything in flavour
- Put the “Roast Vegetables” on a roasting tray and bake them for 20 mins
Bake the nuts
- Crush your “Mixed Nuts” in to pieces, put them on a baking tray and bake them for 12-15 minutes
Make the base
- Put all the “Base” ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix them together with a wooden spoon
- Add the "Mixed Nuts" to the bowl containing the “Base”, mix them round and then split the base across four Tupperware boxes
Add to the tupperware
- Add the Roast Vegetables to the boxes
Finish the boxes
- Dress your lunches with the “To Serve” ingredients (repeat this process in the mornings before you leave for work - this will ensure your lunch will taste as fresh as possible).