These 20 Batch Cooking Recipes Will Be Your Ultimate Time-Saving Solution

If you’re someone who’s always on the go, meal prepping can be a lifesaver, especially with these 20 batch cooking recipes. From soups and stews to casseroles and curries, these recipes will help you save time and money. Why...

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These 20 Batch Cooking Recipes Will Be Your Ultimate Time-Saving Solution

If you’re someone who’s always on the go, meal prepping can be a lifesaver, especially with these 20 batch cooking recipes. From soups and stews to casseroles and curries, these recipes will help you save time and money. Why spend extra time cooking and cleaning up the kitchen when you can have pre-made meals ready to go? Plus, you’ll have more time to do the things you love!

Lentil Chickpea Curry

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Lentil chickpea curry is a popular vegetarian dish that is as nutritious as it is delicious. Hearty and flavorful, this dish is easy to make. It combines lentils and chickpeas with a blend of aromatic spices to create a filling and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.

Recipe: lentil chickpea curry

Vegetable Moussaka

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This moussaka recipe features layers of tender roasted eggplant slices, a rich tomato-based ragu sauce made with meatless ground meat, and a velvety creamy white bechamel sauce that is baked to perfection. It’s a hearty and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that is sure to impress.

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Recipe: moussaka

The Best Hearty Vegetable Stew

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This hearty vegetable stew combines nutritious vegetables, herbs, red wine, and chocolate in one pot to create a rich, comforting, and filling dinner. It is packed with flavor and has an unforgettable aroma that will make your mouth water as soon as it starts to cook!

Recipe: vegetable stew

Veggie Stew

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The best thing that can happen to canned young jackfruit is to turn it into a hearty and filling veggie stew. It is the perfect dinner recipe when you need a warm and steamy bowl of delicious comfort food.

Recipe: veggie stew

Authentic Lecsó (Hungarian Pepper Stew)

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Lecsó is sort of the Hungarian version of the French ratatouille. It is a super easy tomato and pepper stew you can stir up in one pot within 30 minutes. If you would like to eat Lecsó exactly how Hungarians eat it, you should try this recipe.

Recipe: lecso

Mexican Rice Casserole

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This is one of the quickest and easiest Mexican-style rice casserole recipes with the meatiest beefless ground beef ever, lots of black beans, and sweet corn in a spicy tomato-based sauce. You can make it in 30 minutes.

Recipe: mexican rice casserole

Hidden Veggies Pasta Sauce

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This healthy vegetable sauce is a delicious and nutritious option for pasta lovers. Packed with seven different veggies and blended into a smooth and creamy sauce, even picky eaters will love this flavorful and satisfying meal.

Recipe: vegetable sauce pasta

Sweet Potato Tofu Curry

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This sweet potato tofu curry recipe is a delicious and wholesome meal that’s perfect for chilly nights. With its creamy texture and blend of exotic spices, it’s sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Recipe: sweet potato tofu curry

Chili with Beans

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This chili recipe is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients like vegetables, legumes, and grains. It’s a satisfying and hearty dish that’s both easy to make and good for you.

Recipe: chili

Authentic Hungarian Bean Goulash

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Indulge in the flavors of Hungary with this hearty goulash soup made with beans and vegetables. This traditional recipe has been passed down through generations and can be made in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect comforting and healthy meal for any weeknight.

Recipe: goulash soup

Vegetable Pot Pie

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This creamy and flavorful vegetable pot pie is a perfect comfort food, packed with vegetables and topped with either a flaky pie crust or a crispy sliced potato crust. Whether you’re serving it for a holiday dinner or enjoying it as leftovers, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Recipe: vegetable pot pie

Shakshuka

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This shakshuka is a flavorful and hearty stew that combines Middle Eastern spices with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and chickpeas. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Recipe: shakshuka

Mushroom Meatballs

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These mushroom meatballs are bursting with flavor and easy to make. Spices and cooked rice keep the mushrooms moist, resulting in a delicious and unforgettable vegetarian meal.

Recipe: mushroom meatballs

Spinach Lasagna

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This lasagna recipe is a wholesome and delicious take on the classic comfort food, with layers of hearty marinara sauce and a flavorful spinach tofu ricotta filling. It’s a satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in.

Recipe: spinach lasagna

Portobello Pot Roast

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This pot roast is the perfect dish for those looking for a satisfying and flavorful one-pot dinner. With juicy portobello mushroom caps and an array of veggies stewed in a rich red wine gravy, it’s a hearty and comforting meal that’s also easy to make.

Recipe: pot roast

Creamy White Stew

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Creamy White Stew is a comforting and indulgent dish that satisfies both the palate and the soul. The rich and velvety texture of the stew, combined with a medley of tender vegetables and aromatic herbs, creates a delightful experience for any food lover.

Recipe: creamy white stew

Indian Aloo Broccoli

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Indian Aloo Broccoli is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines the earthiness of potatoes with the vibrant green goodness of broccoli, seasoned with aromatic Indian spices. The combination of tender potatoes, crunchy broccoli, and a blend of spices creates a delightful and satisfying side dish or even a standalone meal.

Recipe: indian aloo broccoli

Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie

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This Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie is true comfort food for any seasons with rainbow carrots, zucchini and eggplant topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Recipe: vegetable shepherds pie

Eggplant Parmesan

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This eggplant parmesan is a delicious and healthy alternative to the traditional Italian dish. With roasted eggplant and a hearty Pomodoro sauce topped with a creamy cheese sauce, you won’t even miss the breadcrumbs.

Recipe: eggplant parmesan

Juicy Lentil Loaf

A long brown lentil loaf on parchment paper has been cut into slices. 2 slices has fallen in the front. All slices are glazed with red sauce and topped with chopped scallions.

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This lentil loaf is packed with nutrients and flavor, and it’s a perfect option for a healthy and filling dinner. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite herbs and spices for a dish that is sure to impress.

Recipe: lentil loaf

White Chili

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Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot white chili is simple to make, easy to customize, and delicious! We use king oyster mushrooms instead of chicken and simmer them with various veggies and herbs to create a flavor-packed and filling dish.

Recipe: white chili

Lasagna with Lentil Bolognese

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This lentil lasagna is a delicious and satisfying dish that features a rich and flavorful lentil bolognese sauce layered with creamy white bechamel and lasagna noodles. It is a perfect comfort food that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

Recipe: lentil lasagna