3 Easy Meal Prep Recipes for World Vegetarian Day

World Vegetarian Day is coming up on October 1st this year, and it’s a wonderful occasion to celebrate the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle and explore the world of delicious vegetarian recipes. Whether you've been a vegetarian for years or are simply curious about reducing your meat intake, this special day offers an opportunity to indulge in the delightful flavours and healthful choices that vegetarian cuisine has to offer.

In this blog post, we'll introduce you to three delectable vegetarian recipes from our Coho East Georgia member, Yumasoy. Yumasoy makes marinated plant-based, chicken-style strips made with whole non-GMO soybeans and all recognizable, natural ingredients. Available in 4 different flavours, simply heat, toss with your favourite veg and/or carb, and delight in a delicious, wholesome meal.

From a mouthwatering Tortilla Wrap to a High Protein Plant-based Noodle Salad Meal Prep and a scrumptious Plant-Based Ranch "Chicken" Meal Prep, these recipes will showcase the ease and endless possibilities of vegetarian ingredients.

Tortilla Wrap

Ingredients:

• Tortilla

• Om Noms, Original

• Tomato, sliced

• Red Onion, sliced

• Lettuce, shredded

• Cheese, shredded

• Sauce of choice (we used chipotle sauce)

Directions

1. Lay the tortilla down and cut it from the middle to one end

2. Cook the Om Noms, according to the instructions

3. Imagine the tortilla is divided in 4 quadrants

4. Add ingredients to each quarter in any way you like. We placed the Om Noms in the first quarter, the tomato and red onion in the second, the cheese and lettuce.

5. Add sauce over top of all ingredients.

6. Fold the wrap in a clockwise direction starting at the bottom up to the top left, then the top right and finally to the bottom right.

7. Eat as is or grill to your liking.
   

High Protein Plant-based Noodle Salad Meal Prep

Ingredients

• Om Noms, Teriyaki

• Ramen noodles

• Salad mix

• Salad toppers (pumpkin seeds and cranberries)

• Poppy seed dressing
  

Directions

1. Cook the Om Noms and the noodles, according to the instructions

2. Cut up the salad mix or use a pre-made salad mix like we did

3. Apportion Om Noms, noodles and salad into meal prep containers.

4. Add dressing into ramekins and add to the containers

5. Top with salad toppers.

Plant-Based Ranch "Chicken" Meal Prep

Ingredients

• Om Noms, Original

• Sweet Potato, cubed

• Broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces

• Ranch Dressing

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Clean and cube the potatoes and toss with olive oil and seasoning of choice.

3. Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces.

4. Roast the potatoes for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

5. Roast the broccoli for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

6. Cook the Om Noms, according to the instructions

7. Apportion the potatoes, Om Noms and broccoli into meal prep containers.

8. Drizzle with ranch dressing.

By adopting a vegetarian lifestyle, you can contribute to a more sustainable and compassionate world while also enjoying a wide range of delicious flavors. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or a newcomer, these recipes are a fantastic way to commemorate World Vegetarian Day and enjoy the wholesome and delectable possibilities of meatless cooking. Let your taste buds be your guide to a healthier and more sustainable way of eating.

If you give any of these recipes a try, make sure to share your photos online and tag @cohocommissary and @omnomsyum. Happy World Vegetarian Day!