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The Weekly Digest - Meal Prep: Week 2

Meal Prep V2

Welcome to another week of NoMeatDisco goodness!

Hey, legends!

Hope you’ve all had a wonderful weekend, even through the storm (UK). I’ve been up in the Lake District, at Kendall Mountain Festival. The Lakes is one of my favourite places in the UK. I will be writing a full Newsletter on that weekend in the next few weeks, so look out for that.

Last week, we kicked off this meal prep mini-series, and I hope it’s already making your life a little easier (and tastier). This week, we’re turning it up with simpler, versatile ideas to keep you fuelled and feeling good as we dive deeper into the festive season chaos.

Here’s what’s hitting the prep table this week:

Curried Butternut Orzo

⏱️ 45 minutes | 🍽️ Serves 2
This recipe is perfect for meal prep. It was part of my one-pot disco series and it’s a perfect dish for using up pumpkin or squash. You'll char butternut, celery, spring onions, garlic, and ginger in a pan, then roast them in the oven. You can easily add this to a container and freeze for future use. Or have it ready for the week.

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Tofu Vindaloo Curry

⏱️ 45 minutes | 🍽️ Serves 2

This is a comforting and spicy tofu vindaloo curry that will warm you up on a gloomy day. Perfect for if you want to take it to work and warm yourself up at lunch, or have it ready for when you’re home. Marinated tofu chunks charred to perfection, simmered in a rich vindaloo sauce with sweet potato and onions, served with rice and topped with vegan yoghurt and fresh coriander.

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Porcini Mushroom & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

⏱️ 45 minutes | 🍽️ Serves 2

This is one of my favourite simple recipes I made this year. A rich layered pasta full of flavour, with minimal ingredients. You’ll be so happy when you come home to this after making it earlier in the week and have a bit of comfort to get stuck into.

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Yaki Udon

⏱️ 45 minutes | 🍽️ Serves 3

Last up we’ve got a Wagamamas classic, Yaki Udon. I love having this at asian restaurants, stir fried noodle goodness packed full of veggies and flavour. Again this dish is easily re-heatable and you can also add more to it, like kimchi or some fresh pickled veggies.

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I hope I’ve managed to give you 4 new exciting recipes to get you through the majority of the week. I’ve tried to mix up the flavours this week so things don’t get too boring. I really hope you’re enjoying receiving these weekly newsletters as I’m really enjoying writing them.

Meal Prep doesn’t need to be boring or rigid — Its about setting yourself up to eat well without overthinking it. Play with these recipes, make them your own, and keep it fun.

If you’ve got a tip or recipe hack? Hit me up — I love hearing how you’re making these ideas work for you.