This Vegan meal prep mainstay is fantastic for getting in a mix of essential nutrients to help you recover from your training and build muscle. It's the perfect quick 1 pan recipe and can be paired with loads of different things!
1 small Red Onion
1 Chilli Pepper
1 Clove Garlic (Minced)
2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1½ tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Cumin
1 Large Pinch Mixed Herbs
Salt & Pepper
2 Medium Peppers (diced, Mixed colours)
600g Tinned Chopped Tomatoes (1½ tins)
400g Tinned Mixed Beans
400g Tinned Cooked Chickpeas
100g Frozen Peas
1) In a pan with some 1 calorie cooking spray, cook 1 small red onion diced or sliced, with one finely diced chilli pepper, and a minced clove or garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes on a low-medium heat. Once cooked slightly, add in your cayenne pepper, cumin, and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes.
2) Add in your diced peppers to the mix along with a tin of chopped tomatoes, Stir and leave to cook for 3-4 minutes on a low heat. Mix in your mixed herbs at this point.
3) In to your chilli mix add a tin of mixed beans, chickpeas, and frozen peas, and stir throughout, again leave to simmer and cook. Continue cooking with the lid off to allow some of the water to evaporate and the Chilli to thicken up.
4) Add salt & pepper to taste
5) Portion out your meal prep with a side of choice.
Heres some suggestions:- Pasta- Rice- Broccoli/Cauliflower Rice (Low Calorie)- Potatoes/Mash