Simple Plant-Based Meal Planning Template for Busy Weeks
Learn how to plan a week of plant-based meals in just 15 minutes using this simple meal planning method and free printable template!
Simple Plant-Based Meal Planning Template for Busy Weeks
I don't know about you, but when it comes to planning meals for my family, (and the grocery shop that goes with it) it can be very overwhelming. The number of recipes I have saved on Pinterest or Instagram could create a cookbook! I thought I needed elaborate recipes but once I simplified my approach, everything changed.
Now I can plan a week of plant-based meals in about 15 minutes and it makes weekday cooking so much easier.
Here is the simple system I use:
Step 1: Choose 3 Proteins
Pick three plant-based proteins for the week.
Examples:
- tofu
- tempeh
- lentils
- soy curls
- meat alternative (such as Impossible, Gardein or Beyond Meat)
Step 2: Choose 2 Grains
Choose grains that can be batch cooked.
Examples:
- brown or white rice
- quinoa
- pasta
- cous cous
Step 3: Choose 3 Vegetables
Choose vegetables that work across multiple meals.
Examples:
- broccoli
- peppers
- zucchini
- sweet potatoes
- corn
- frozen veggie medley
Step 4: Choose a Fun Meal
This is the meal that everyone looks forward to.
Examples:
- tacos
- pizza
- pasta
- noodle bowls
- burgers
Step 5: Prep One Snack
Batch snacks save so much time!
Examples:
- scones - like these pumpkin scones or blueberry ones!
- energy balls - like these coconut ones
- hummus
- granola bars
- chia pudding
Example Weekly Meal Plan
- Monday - Tofu stirfry with rice - perhaps these skewers? - can be baked vs bbq
- Tuesday - Lentil Tacos
- Wednesday - Veggie Pasta
- Thursday - tempeh veggie bowl
- Friday - homemade pizza - check out this recipe for the dough!
If you need some inspiration on what to make, be sure to check out this post!
