Need some plantbased inspiration for dinner tonight? I’ve got you covered with a week’s worth of delicious, veggie feel-good dinners that will leave you nourished and happy after a busy day. Think comforting vegetarian tacos, cauliflower pizza, fresh veggie summer rolls, and spiced baked potatoes that feels like a hug in your belly. Whether you’re craving something hearty or light, these plantbased meals are designed to nourish your body and make veggie-based dinners a breeze. Get your ovens ready? Let's make it together...
Napkins ready, let's dive into this mouth-watering post where I am sharing easy and delicious plantbased dinners to meal prep this week that will fuel your body and help satisfy your RDI of vegetables and greens. Each recipe is bursting with plant flavour and an excellent source of dietary fibre to keep those gut microbes happy.
Benefits Of Making Plantbased Meals
Before I share the recipe ideas, eating plantbased a few times a week is one of the easiest ways to hit your daily recommended intake of veggies and boost your fibre intake. Think of it as a vibrant way to consume a nutrient-packed meal that improves digestive health, provides better lasting energy, and a sensation of fullness for longer. Plantbased foods such as leafy greens, colourful veggies, beans, and whole grains are not only packed with vitamins and minerals, but they’re also gut-loving fibre superstars.
So, if you’ve ever struggled to reach your dietary fibre goals or felt sluggish from overly processed meals and too much animal meat, this recipe list is just the thing to help you feel nourished and energized daily.
How To Easily Add More Plants To Meals
Including more plants in your main meals and dinner doesn’t have to be complicated—it’s all about sneaking in extra veggies and plantbased goodies wherever you can. Here are a few simple ways to do it:
blend greens into smoothies: spinach and kale are mild in taste but packed with nutrients, making them perfect for your morning smoothie. Also try steamed cauliflower or sweet potato instead of banana for a lower cab and high fibre option.
swap animal meat for beans or lentils: in dishes like tacos, soups, or pasta, adding beans or lentils can boost protein and fibre while keeping things plantbased.
roast extra veggies: when roasting veggies for dinner, make a double batch and toss the leftovers into salads, wraps, or grain bowls for an easy lunch the next day.
use veggie-based sauces: puree veggies like cauliflower, squash, or tomatoes into your pasta sauces to sneak in extra fibre and flavour.
These simple swaps and plantbased options for meals can easily help you up your vegetable and greens intake, and effortlessly!
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Easy Plantbased Dinners To Meal Prep
Monday
Zucchini Noodle Bolognaise
KEY INGREDIENTS: spaghetti sauce, zucchini, tomatoes, textured soy or beans, and herbs
Zucchinis are a versatile vegetable int he plantbased kitchen and lend themselves to many healthy and high fibre recipes. By using a vegetable spiraliser, you can make easy gluten-free and healthier spaghetti noodles in a matter of minutes. Zucchini noodles are naturally low carb and work perfectly with bolognaise whether you choose to use the traditional beef sauce or make it fully vegan by substitute meat for beans or textured soy.
Tuesday
Vegan Stuffed Tacos
KEY INGREDIENTS: taco shells, seasoning tofu, pumpkin, radish, avocado, and coriander
Tacos are a ridiculously simple recipe to turn into a plantbased meal; just swap meat for any vegan protein or vegetable. Stir fry tofu, beans or veggies in the taco seasoning and stuff into traditional tacos or totally wraps for a fully vegan infused lunch or Mexican dinner.
Wednesday
Summer Rice Paper Rolls
KEY INGREDIENTS: rice paper, avocado, shredded cabbage, carrot, capsicums, spinach, tofu and mint.
Rice paper is dead simple to work with and offers a great way to stuff a heaping serving of fresh veggies into one tasty meal. I absolutely love making this with my famous Asian Peanut Dipping Sauce for a light dinner when the weather turns hot and steamy. So versatile, rice paper rolls can be filled with just about anything making them great for those families with mixed dietary needs and preferences.
Thursday
Vegan Buddha Glow Bowls
KEY INGREDIENTS: quinoa, sweet potato, kale, butter beans, tomato, almond slivers, avocado dressing
Glow bowls are an excellent introductory meal for those wishing to ease into plantbased, and consist of a variety of vegetarian ingredients. Typically the bowl is based on a small serving of a grain like brown rice, seasoned quinoa, or zucchini or glass noddles. You then add sections of other plantbased ingredients to build your bowl. Glow bowls provide a heaping serving of dietary fibre and nutrients in one mouth-watering dish, and are a fabulous way to use up those leftover veggies. Drizzle with a homemade avocado dressing or satay sauce for a super tasty and filling plantbased dinner.
Friday
Gluten-free Cauliflower Pizza
KEY INGREDIENTS: cauliflower, pizza sauce, onion, spinach, chili capsicums, vegan cheese
This plantbased dinner idea is another fabulous way to eat more veggies plus go gluten-free at the same time. In a food processing add cauliflower florets and process until they form a fine, rice-like texture. You then steam or microwave the cauliflower to soften it, and once it's cooled, squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean dish towel or cheesecloth. The key to a crispy crust is removing as much water as you can!
Then, mix the dry cauliflower with a combination of a vegan egg substitute (like flax eggs or chia eggs), almond flour or chickpea flour for structure, and your favourite seasonings like garlic powder or oregano for flavour. Don't skimp on this part, cauliflower is very bland, so you definitely want to spice it up. Next, press the dough onto a baking sheet in a thin, even layer, and bake until it’s golden. After that it’s time to add all your favourite plantbased toppings and return it to the oven to finish. This dinner idea is fun for the whole family, and provides a deliciously healthy plant-based, gluten-free pizza dinner!
Saturday
Green Goddess Chop Salad Bowl
KEY INGREDIENTS: broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, green beans, kale, spinach, and butter beans
A super healthy way to enjoy a plantbased dinner is to make a green salad with mainly green salad ingredients. Finely chop broccoli, cauliflower, green beans and shred cabbage, kale, spinach and other greens and herbs. Then toss together with butter beans or other legumes and your favourite salad dressing. So quick and easy, and simply delicious!
Sunday
Baked Sweet Potato & Spiced Chickpeas
KEY INGREDIENTS: sweet potatoes, chickpeas, Cajun spices, spinach, coriander, and creamy dressing
These are the perfect plantbased dinner ideas for cooler nights when you just want comfort food but still something healthy for you. Simple baked a few sweet potatoes until tender, then top with Cajun spiced chickpeas, shredded spinach and coriander leaves. Drizzle with a homemade creamy avocado salad dressing for a super tasty all-plantbased meal.
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Nutritionist's Note
Adding more plants to your meals is one of the simplest ways to boost your overall fibre and nutritional intake for very little effort. Plantbased foods are always naturally rich in essential vitamins and minerals, all of which support healthy digestion, natural body weight balance, and long-term health. Remember, variety is key—aim to consume a wide adn constantly varying range of brightly, colourful vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains into your meals to ensure you’re covering all the bases. Bon appetite!
Emma Lisa, Nutritionist & Women's Practitioner
Emma Lisa is a Nutritionist & Women's Health Practitioner with over 14+ years experience in wholefood nutrition, meal planning and health coaching. She is a published cookbook author, passionate food recipe creator and lifestyle blogger, and an advocate for women's health and anti-diet culture. When she's not in clinic, Emma is mum to five kids, cooking in her test kitchen and a wellness digital creator. She lives in Sydney, Australia.
Healthy + happiness,
Emma Lisa xx
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I am really glad I found your blog (Pinterest) and all these great posts, very interested in eat more vegetarian these days. This was most helpful!