Sundays are the perfect day to make a more-involved meal, so whip up these sweet potato quinoa burgers, which are just over 300 calories.
Time-saving tips: Make double the batch and freeze the leftover patties for a quick meal down the road. If you don't have time to make your own veggie burgers, choose frozen ones instead — Hilary's Eat Well is a delicious, vegan option.
Grocery List
Among the basic staples in your pantry you already have on hand — including olive oil, salt and pepper, common spices such as cayenne, cumin, curry powder, dill, nutmeg, and garlic powder — here's the shopping list you'll need to take to the store.
Fresh Produce:
- 2 yellow onions
- 3 stalks celery
- 3 cups butternut squash
- 4 cloves garlic
- 9 carrots
- 1/2 yellow pepper
- 4 1/2 red bell peppers
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup mushrooms
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 lime
- 2 avocados
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3 teaspoons and 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
Frozen Veggies:
- 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame
- 2 cups frozen corn
Grains, Canned Goods, and Packaged Foods:
- 2 1/4 cups quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice
- 1/4 cup barley
- 2 cups red lentils
- 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 box chopped tomatoes plus 2 cups
- 2 cans light coconut milk
- 30 ounces marinara sauce
- 8-ounce package tempeh
- 2 blocks extrafirm tofu
- 4 whole-wheat wraps
Extras:
- 9 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
Remember you can prep as much as you want or have time for on Sunday, or do a little each night to make the rest of the week's meals that much faster.
If you're loving how this vegan lifestyle is making you feel, check out our 22-day challenge.
