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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Lunch and Dinner Β» Vegan Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls

    ★★★★★ from 7 reviews

    Vegan Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls

    Published Apr 23, 2018 Β· Modified Nov 13, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 23 Comments

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    Hearty Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls with lemon tahini sauce packed with flavor for a healthy, and satisfying meal. Vegan and gluten-free!

    meal prep bowls

    These yummy bowls of colorful whosits and whatsits have been making me look so forward to lunch lately.

    Sometimes my life lends itself to lunches that happen at 3pm. Or ones that resemble breakfast more than lunch, like eggs and toast or smoothies on the go. Lunch for me usually involves eating over a counter, likely not sitting down, and sometimes...driving. It's not the most intuitive and it's surely not my favorite meal of the day. It doesn't hold a candle to breakfast!

    meal prep bowls with sauce

    But sometimes I get lucky. Sometimes I think ahead! And when I do, magical things happen. Magical things with roasty toasty sweet potatoes and creamy lemon tahini sauce and peppery arugula. Are you drooling yet?

    Me too, me too.

    Speaking of tahini, did you know there's seven grams of protein and 10% of the daily value of calcium in two tablespoons of tahini? Good stuff! My favorite tahini is Soom Foods brand. I love that it's a woman owned company and that the sesame seeds are sourced from Ethiopia. When I was in Israel, they were adamant about the highest quality and best tasting sesame coming from Ethiopia. No bitterness here!

    meal prep bowls with arugula

    ALL THOSE COLORS!

    All you need are roasted veggies, some kind of green, beans or whole grains, and healthy fats to make the lunch world go round.

    Often times I keep them in separate containers and mix up whatever I have in the fridge before I leave---pesto, leftover brown rice, a can of chickpeas, jarred artichoke hearts, sauerkraut, capers, arugula, whatever. I'm all about tang, so I usually reach for something pickled or fermented in my bowl.

    These hearty Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls with lemon tahini sauce are packed with bright, fresh flavors for a filling, healthy, and satisfying meal. Vegan and gluten-free!

    These Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls feature beautiful roasted veggies, arugula, tangy artichoke hearts, creamy avocado, and an epic lemon tahini sauce for a filling and insanely satisfying meal. So super duper hearty!

    I used frozen green beans because I had them on hand, but feel free to use broccoli, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, or whatever sounds yummy to you.

    These hearty Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls with lemon tahini sauce are packed with bright, fresh flavors for a filling, healthy, and satisfying meal. Vegan and gluten-free!

    I used these Pyrex glass 3-cup containers for storage. I've had them for years and I love them. Cheers to thinking ahead and all the yumminess that comes along with it!

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    meal prep bowls

    Vegan Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls

    ★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 35 mins
    • Total Time: 50 mins
    • Yield: 4 1x
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    These hearty Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls with lemon tahini sauce are packed with bright, fresh flavors for a filling, healthy, and satisfying meal. Vegan and gluten-free!


    Ingredients

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    For the roasted veggies:

    • 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
    • 16oz fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed*
    • 1 ½ tbsp oil of choice, divided
    • 1 tsp kosher salt, divided

    For the lemon tahini sauce:

    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 2 tbsp water
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp kosher salt
    • Freshly ground black epper

    For assembly:

    • 1-6oz jar marinated artichoke hearts in oil, chopped
    • 1-15oz can chickpeas
    • 3 cups arugula
    • 1 avocado, diced (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Toss potatoes, ¾ tbsp oil, and ½ tsp salt in a bowl. Spread onto baking sheet. In the same bowl, toss green beans, remaining ¾ tbsp oil, ½ tsp salt in bowl. Spread on other baking sheet. Place both sheets in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, tossing halfway through.
    2. Meanwhile, combine tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir in water until smooth, adding another tablespoon if needed.
    3. In 4 3-cup rectangular glass Pyrex containers (or containers of choice), evenly distribute 3-4 artichokes, ⅓ cup chickpeas, a handful of arugula, ¾ cup roasted sweet potatoes, and ½ cup roasted green beans. Serve drizzled evenly with lemon tahini sauce. Add avocado right before serving or add the night before with a squeeze of lemon juice.

    Notes

    *if using fresh green beans, baking time should be closer to 30 minutes.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Melissa says

      March 17, 2021 at 5:41 am

      any idea on calories?

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    2. Caroline says

      October 10, 2020 at 1:33 am

      I made these for lunch last week and they were definitely something to look forward to! I will definitely be making again soon!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        October 11, 2020 at 4:29 pm

        Woop! So glad you liked these, Caroline.

        Reply
    3. Linda says

      October 28, 2018 at 11:25 pm

      I cooked this for my hubby and he loved it!!! Thank you so much!!!
      Best Kitchen Utensil Must Have

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Linda says

      October 28, 2018 at 11:25 pm

      I cooked this for my hubby and he loved it!!! Thank you so much!!!
      Best Kitchen Utensil Must Have

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Aniyah says

      July 03, 2018 at 3:04 pm

      I make feast prep bowls extremely like these! I've discovered that on the off chance that you cover all the arbitrary things in your refrigerator with tahini/lemon sauce, it's essentially bound to be delightful and fulfilling!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Aniyah says

      July 03, 2018 at 3:04 pm

      I make feast prep bowls extremely like these! I've discovered that on the off chance that you cover all the arbitrary things in your refrigerator with tahini/lemon sauce, it's essentially bound to be delightful and fulfilling!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Kristin says

      May 21, 2018 at 6:07 am

      yum! this is my favorite kind of meal! roasted sweet potatoes with tahini are so delicious.

      Reply
    8. Kristin says

      May 21, 2018 at 6:07 am

      yum! this is my favorite kind of meal! roasted sweet potatoes with tahini are so delicious.

      Reply
    9. Carlin says

      April 27, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      You're a lifesaver! I just had the WORST LUNCH WEEK EVER and I'm so stoked to get back on track by prepping these babies for myself!!!
      I CAN'T WAITTTTT, thank you so much for the inspiration and nutrition!!

      Reply
    10. Carlin says

      April 27, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      You're a lifesaver! I just had the WORST LUNCH WEEK EVER and I'm so stoked to get back on track by prepping these babies for myself!!!
      I CAN'T WAITTTTT, thank you so much for the inspiration and nutrition!!

      Reply
    11. Dylan Miles says

      April 23, 2018 at 2:52 pm

      This sounds like a lunch-time dream!!! The sauce is to die for!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Dylan Miles says

      April 23, 2018 at 2:52 pm

      This sounds like a lunch-time dream!!! The sauce is to die for!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Courtney Glausi says

      April 23, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      This is my fav kind of lunch. DEFINITELY making this asap. Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    14. Courtney Glausi says

      April 23, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      This is my fav kind of lunch. DEFINITELY making this asap. Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    15. Katie says

      April 23, 2018 at 11:55 am

      I make meal prep bowls really similar to these! I've found that if you cover all the random things in your fridge with tahini/lemon sauce, its pretty much bound to be delicious and satisfying!

      Reply
    16. Katie says

      April 23, 2018 at 11:55 am

      I make meal prep bowls really similar to these! I've found that if you cover all the random things in your fridge with tahini/lemon sauce, its pretty much bound to be delicious and satisfying!

      Reply
    17. Carrie This Fit Chick says

      April 23, 2018 at 9:44 am

      I love love love the sound of this combo! I haven't had tahini in AGES, but have it on my grocery list this week!

      Reply
    18. Carrie This Fit Chick says

      April 23, 2018 at 9:44 am

      I love love love the sound of this combo! I haven't had tahini in AGES, but have it on my grocery list this week!

      Reply
    19. Kori says

      April 23, 2018 at 7:23 am

      Bowls like this are my favorite!! I love combining a number of flavors & textures together, especially the tangy flavor you mentioned like in olives & marinated/pickled veg. Carb + fat + protein is the winning bowl creation. So easy & a great way to enjoy leftover vegetables.

      Reply
    20. Kori says

      April 23, 2018 at 7:23 am

      Bowls like this are my favorite!! I love combining a number of flavors & textures together, especially the tangy flavor you mentioned like in olives & marinated/pickled veg. Carb + fat + protein is the winning bowl creation. So easy & a great way to enjoy leftover vegetables.

      Reply
    21. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

      April 23, 2018 at 5:36 am

      I love, love, love roasted veggies! They're so perfect for one-tray meals when I'm working late on a weekday. So convenient, so simple to make but so delicious! πŸ™‚

      Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
      https://charmainenyw.com

      Reply
    22. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

      April 23, 2018 at 5:36 am

      I love, love, love roasted veggies! They're so perfect for one-tray meals when I'm working late on a weekday. So convenient, so simple to make but so delicious! πŸ™‚

      Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
      https://charmainenyw.com

      Reply

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