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Can you meal prep in one hour? Absolutely. With a clear plan, a few efficient techniques, and simple vegan recipes, you can prepare several meals in about an hour. Choose upbeat music or a favorite podcast, set a timer, and you’ll find the process fast—and even enjoyable. This week’s quick vegan meal prep features a Moroccan-inspired tagine and maple-mustard tempeh. Below I share tips for mixing and matching the recipes so your week stays varied and satisfying.
I send a free weekly meal prep guide to my newsletter subscribers, and many readers say meal prepping is the simplest way to stick to a healthy plant-based routine. This fast vegan meal prep is a friendly introduction to the practice: the recipes are straightforward, flavorful, and filling. Depending on how many people you’re feeding, you may want to double batch some items. Even if you live alone, doubling and freezing half the portions saves cooking time later and keeps ready meals on hand.
Here are some helpful tips for a fast vegan meal prep:
- Measure spices and aromatics before you start. Since they often go in at the beginning, having them ready saves time and prevents burning.
- Multitask where it makes sense. While something simmers, chop greens, grate vegetables, or prepare garnishes so nothing stalls the process.
- Clean as you go. Washing a few items between steps keeps your workspace clear and makes the final cleanup quicker.
- Use an electric pressure cooker like an Instant Pot for beans, grains, or stews. It’s a great “set it and forget it” tool that frees you up to work on other components.
- A food processor is worth the investment if you don’t enjoy chopping. It speeds prep and lets you make things like hummus, pesto, nut cheeses, or no-bake bars quickly.
- If you’re using the provided meal prep PDF, follow the order in the guide for maximum efficiency—start with items that take longest and finish with quick roasts or salads.
Watch the video below to see the full meal-prep flow.
All of the recipes used in this meal prep are available on the blog and collected in a downloadable PDF that includes a shopping list. If you want the full set of recipes and the meal-prep checklist, open or download the PDF from the recipe section. These recipes are easy to scale depending on household size and appetite.
For more quick vegan meal-prep guides, sign up for the newsletter. The blog also contains additional meal-prep posts and there’s a playlist of meal-prep videos for step-by-step visual guidance. These resources will help you build a weekly routine that’s tasty, varied, and sustainable.
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Fast Vegan Meal Prep | + Recipes & Shopping List
Ingredients
- Brown Rice
- Quinoa
- Maple Mustard Tempeh
- Moroccan-Inspired Tagine
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Cauliflower
Instructions
Combo Ideas
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Maple mustard tempeh sandwich with avocado and arugula on sourdough.
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Tagine bowl with Moroccan-inspired tagine, roasted vegetables, and brown rice.
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Massaged kale salad topped with maple mustard tempeh, roasted veggies, and quinoa.
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Whole wheat wraps with tempeh, kale, and roasted vegetables.
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Whole wheat wraps or pita filled with the Moroccan-inspired tagine, rice, and fresh herbs.
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