Vegan Meal Prep - by Jl Fields (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Eat healthier every day with this fast, easy vegan cookbook and meal plan.

A little meal prep goes a long way to simplifying the plant-based diet. Vegan Meal Prep makes sure that you always have healthy, portion-controlled meals and snacks ready-to-go with fool-proof meal preps.

Featuring 8 meal preps that cater to a variety of nutritional needs and tastes--grains, greens, legumes, bowls, and more--this cookbook provides nutritious, balanced recipes for 5 days of the week. Complete with a start to finish guide for prep day efficiency, plus meal prep must-haves like shopping lists and storage tips, the hardest thing you'll have to do is choose which meal prep is right for you.

Vegan Meal Prep includes:

• Meal prep 101 that explains the benefits of vegan meal prep, along with basic techniques, go-to ingredients, and storage tips.
• 8 meal preps, each including a meal plan, shopping list, equipment list, a step-by-step prep day action plan, and 5 recipes for the week.
• 70 recipes that include Tofu-Spinach Scramble, Quinoa and Kale Bowl, Miso Spaghetti Squash, Pesto Pearled Barley, Kale Chips, and more!

Whether you're a newbie vegan or have experience with the plant-based lifestyle, Vegan Meal Prep makes it easy to enjoy nourishing, plant-based meals as a regular part of your weekly routine.

Review Quotes

"From meal planning and preparation to simple storage and reheating instructions, Vegan Meal Prep takes all the guesswork out of making the vegan lifestyle easy, long-lasting and (above all) delicious! This incredible tool is a must-have for people on the go who want to eat wholesome vegan meals from breakfast to dinner but don't have endless time in the kitchen nor the financial resources to hire a personal chef. Brava, JL!"--Eddie Garza, vegan chef and author of ¡Salud! Vegan Mexican Cookbook

"If you've ever said 'I don't have time to cook healthfully' (and I know you have), then this is the book for you. With her usual panache, JL pulls out all the stops to solve all your food prepping, planning, and cooking needs with practical advice and delicious recipes."--Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author of The 30-Day Vegan Challenge

"If you've heard that preparing meals in advance is a great way to save time and money but have no idea what to do besides cook a big pot of rice or beans on the weekend, Vegan Meal Prep is your new best friend. JL has literally thought out everything for you. She makes it super easy (and, dare I say, fun) to plan, shop for, and prep your meals for the week like a pro."--Tracye McQuirter, MPH, author of Ageless Vegan

"In her latest book, Vegan Meal Prep, JL Fields gives you the A to Z of meal planning and preparation, providing you with all the recipes and tips you need to make vegan cooking easy and fun. This book will lead you on a path to success!"--Neal Barnard, M.D., President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

"Like a Mason jar layered with veggies for a delicious salad--one of JL's marvelous recipes--Vegan Meal Prep packs in amazing ideas that nourish us. Head to the kitchen with JL; her creativity is a gift to all of us. Those Mason jars in our pantry will never look the same!"--Carol J. Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat and Burger

"Making vegan food preparation easy, appealing, and foolproof--that's JL's specialty. In Vegan Meal Prep, she provides everything you need to ensure portion-controlled, healthy and delicious meals and snacks throughout the week. If you're a seasoned plant-based cook, you'll love learning how to make your meal preparation more efficient than ever. If you're new to veganism, this is the book that will give you all the guidance and confidence you need to take the plunge."--Virginia Messina, MPH, RD author of Vegan for Life

"What I love about JL is that, both in person and in her recipes, she is practical. This is not a fussy, overly-ambitious book of recipes. This is a realistic, down-to-earth game plan for success! Meal prep is one of those things I know I SHOULD do, but I'm too busy to figure out how to start. That's why this book is perfect. I love the myriad meal prep plans, complete with step-by-step instructions for meal prep day, and a map of how I'd eat those dishes over the course of the week. As someone who chooses to eat meat, but wants to increase and diversify her intake of vegetables, this book is a powerful tool on my bookshelf."--Aarti Sequeira, TV host and cookbook author

About the Author

JL FIELDS is a vegan chef, coach, and consultant. She is the founder and culinary director of the Colorado Springs Vegan Cooking Academy and a Master Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator. JL is the author of several cookbooks, including Vegan Meal Prep, and writes the monthly vegan dining review for the Colorado Springs Gazette. Visit JLGoesVegan.com, Facebook.com/JLGoesVegan, or on Instagram at @JLGoesVegan.