Time spent in the kitchen is usually the one that gets sacrificed when you have a busy week. However, to maintain a good pace, cooking for yourself can be a great idea. In this regard, vegetarian cooking doesn't necessarily mean long hours at the stove. It is entirely possible to balance a packed schedule with delicious plates. You just need to choose quick recipes that are simple to prepare and easy to store. So, discover in this article 4 plant-based dishes you can prepare during busy weeks.
This is a dish that you can prepare quickly. To do this, for four people, you will need one onion, two carrots, one leek, a portion of butternut squash, and a can of cooked chickpeas. Additionally, you will need a tablespoon of curry paste, a can of coconut milk, olive oil, salt, and pepper. However, if you prefer, you can replace the coconut milk with oat milk or another plant-based drink according to your taste.
Preparation
To prepare this dish, you need to sauté your chopped onion in olive oil. Then, add the curry paste and the chopped vegetables, and mix everything together. Now, you should incorporate your milk and add a glass of water. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes before adding the chickpeas. Finally, adjust the seasoning to your liking.
For the preparation of this dish for four people, you will need 150 g of red lentils, 1/2 cooked butternut squash cut into cubes, a clove of garlic, 30 cl of plant-based cream, and parmesan or nutritional yeast.
Preparation
For the preparation, cook the red lentils for about 10 minutes, then add the squash cubes, cream, and crushed garlic. Next, pour everything into a dish before sprinkling with nutritional yeast or cheese (parmesan). Finally, place in the oven at 180 °C for about 20 minutes.
The sautéed mushrooms & leeks + gnocchi is a dish that you can easily prepare for four people with the following ingredients. You will need 250 g of mushrooms, one leek, a tablespoon of plant-based cream or fresh cheese, a packet of gnocchi, olive oil, pepper, and salt.
Preparation
To prepare this delicious dish, start by sautéing the mushrooms and sliced leek in olive oil. Add the plant-based cream when they become tender. Brown the gnocchi in another pan. Finally, mix everything together in the pan.
Very easy to make, the roasted vegetable soup + homemade croutons requires very few ingredients, including the scraps of roasted vegetables (butternut squash, carrots, leek). In addition, you will need ½ liter of broth, olive oil, and stale bread.
Preparation
For the preparation, start by blending the roasted vegetables with the hot broth until you achieve a smooth soup. For the croutons, you need to cut the stale bread into cubes, drizzle it with oil, and brown it in a pan.
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