Vegan Meal Prep/School or Work Lunch Box Ideas | The Mushroom Den

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is fresher, while water is more economical.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is softer and easier to find, collard greens are cheaper.

green lentils

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Red lentils cook faster, canned lentils save time.

On a medium saucepan, add green lentils, chopped onions, and minced garlic.

Add freshly chopped tomatoes, mushrooms, chopped broccoli, carrots, and diced potatoes to the saucepan.

Add fresh thyme and a couple of tablespoons of tomato paste.

Season with garlic powder and salt to taste.

Pour in vegetable broth and water to cover the ingredients.

Cover the saucepan and simmer for about 35 minutes until the lentils are tender.

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