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Meal Prep Made Easy: Vegetarian and Vegan Batch Cooking Recipes from Quorn

You can call it meal prep or batch cooking, the meaning is the same: preparing meals in advance, usually for the week ahead. And there’s a ‘batch’ of reasons why it’s brilliant!

Batch cooking makes budgeting and avoiding food waste much easier. It takes the worry out of wondering what’s for dinner. And you get to spend less time cooking each day. It’s ideal for vegetarian and vegan dishes that you can prep for the fridge or the freezer. We’ve tasty meat-free Quorn recipes for everything from family meals to quick delicious dishes for one, packed lunches to weekday wonders.

Not sure where to begin? Check out our top tips or dive into our simple 5-step guide to get set for the week ahead. Let’s go!

A row of glass jars with hinged lids, each filled with layers of rice noodles, vegetables, and Quorn chicken pieces.
Vegetarian Hash with Quorn Pieces and Pepperoni served in a frying pan with mint leaves.
Quorn burrito bowl recipe idea: Quorn Pieces served on a bed of rice with black beans, onions, and red and yellow peppers.

Getting Started with Batch Cooking

One of the best things about batch cooking is how easy it is to get started. Taking a little time to put together a plan will make life easier (which is what meal prep is all about!)

First, you’ll need to make sure you have suitable containers to store your dishes in. There are plenty to choose from. If you’ve buying new, think about the sizes you’ll want (for individual, family-sized portions, or both). A set that stacks easily saves space. Labelling them wants to be easy too. And don’t forget to make sure you’ve room in the fridge or freezer. 

Planning your meals comes next. You can start simply by picking two or three of your favourite veggie or vegan meals. Choosing different dishes that use the same ingredients can be a great way to save money. Once you know which day you’re going to do your cooking on, you can plan your shopping day to suit.

One pot harissa Quorn meatballs served in a black dish with crème fraiche on the side.

Vegetarian and Vegan Batch Cooking

When it comes to batch cooking, the freezer is your friend. Choose storage containers you can take from the freezer to the microwave and you’ll save on washing up too! Just be sure to pick meals that freeze well. Casseroles, curries and pasta bakes are ideal freezer candidates, with so many delicious veggie and vegan options. (Leafy veg and potatoes aren’t so good as they can go limp and soggy when thawed.) You’ll find a few vegetarian and vegan freezer-friendly meal prep ideas below. 

Remember:

  • Cool your dishes before you freeze. (Putting warm foods in the freezers can affect the temperature and make it unsafe.) 
  • Defrost foods thoroughly (different foods and portion sizes will defrost at different times).
  • Make sure your food is piping hot all the way through before serving. (You could use a food thermometer to check.)
Quorn slow cooker chilli with Quorn Mince in a blue bowl served with white rice, sour cream and tortilla chips.
Slow Cooker
260 mins
5
Vegetarian Quorn Mince product packaging with nutritional information

Quorn Mince Slow Cooker Chilli

Simple and simply delicious, our slow cooker chilli is quick and easy to prep and freezes well. Packed with Quorn Mince, beans and vegetables, it’s brimming with flavour. And one of the greatest things is that there are so many ways to serve it. Try it with rice, jacket potatoes, or veggie fajita-style in a tortilla wrap with sour cream and guac. One batch, so many possibilities.

Method

  1. Place the onion, garlic, chilli powder, paprika, chilli flakes, tinned tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato puree and stock into the slow cooker.
  2. Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook for 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
  3. Add the Quorn Mince and green pepper, stir and cook for a further 15 minutes.
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Quorn Vegan Masala Curry, made with Quorn Vegan Pieces, onion, turmeric, paprika, chilli, served with rice, lettuce and lemon in a bowl.
Curry
30 mins
5
Quorn Vegan Chicken Pieces packaging.

Vegan Masala Curry

Switch your takeout for a delicious vegan masala curry you can take out of the freezer! Just as easy, and rich in irresistible spices. You can even add extra veggies if you like. It makes a great end of the week meal when you just don’t feel like cooking, or when you’re late home after work or activities. And if cooking rice feels too much effort, pick up some naan bread or chapatti to enjoy with it.

Method

  1. In a food processor blitz the onion, ginger, deseeded red chilli, garlic cloves and coriander until fine.
  2. Heat coconut oil (or oil of your choice) in a medium pan and add the onion...
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Four Big Benefits for Batch Cooking

  1. Better Budgeting

    When you plan your meals, you plan your budget too. There are no last minute buys at the supermarket when you know just what you need. And no panicked takeaways because you run out of time to cook.

  2. Less food waste

    When there are meals in the fridge and freezer, you don’t need ingredients in there that risk going off. You can plan your meals around your favourite ingredients and use everything up when you buy it.

  3. Easier meal times

    If you’ve a family of fussy eaters, batch cooking can be brilliant. Make up individual portions so everyone can get their favourites.

  4. Time savings

    Batch cooking doesn’t only free you up from being in the kitchen every day. There’s not that dreaded feeling of wondering what’s for lunch, dinner or tea either.

Meal Prep for Working Lunches

Take the hard work out of eating well at work. Planning your meals as well as your workload is good for you and your budget. Try soups and stews, or anything you can quickly pop in a wrap or a pitta bread. Give your workmates lunchtime envy with the vegetarian and vegan lunchtime batch cooking ideas below.

Naked Burrito Bowl with Quorn Fillets

Wherever you work, this Naked Burrito Bowl is a brilliant reason to break for lunch. You can easily add your own favourite veggies (or those that you want to use up). Low in saturated fat and high in protein, it’ll set you up for the afternoon ahead.

Method

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180C(fan)/200C/gas mark 6.
  2. Mix the chilli powder, paprika, oregano, ground coriander, garlic granules and chilli flakes in a small bowl.
  3. Brush each Quorn Fillet with a little olive oil and scatter over the prepared seasoning mix. Cook in a pre-heated oven for 20 minutes.
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Naked burrito bowl with Quorn fillets served in a bowl with pitta bread on the side.

Moroccan Stew with Quorn Pieces

Even a quick lunch doesn’t have to be boring with batch cooking. Our flavoursome Vegetarian Moroccan Chickpea Stew is perfect served with fast-cooking couscous. Make meal prep pay off with a delicious lunch that’s ready in five mins.

Method

  1. For the Moroccan Stew:
  2. Place the Quorn Vegetarian Chicken Pieces into a bowl. Add the rose harissa paste, mix well to coat the pieces.
  3. Place a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the cooking spray. Add the...
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Moroccan Stew with Quorn Pieces, chickpeas and fresh vegetables in a serving dish with a side of cous cous.

Easy Midweek Meals

Whether it’s kids’ clubs or a commute, weeknights can quickly get filled up. That leaves little time to think about what to eat, let alone prepare it. Try batch cooking for a way to enjoy midweek meals that are as easy as they are irresistible. The delicious vegan and vegetarian recipes below will get you started.

Vegetarian Thai green curry with Quorn Pieces

Take your taste buds on a trip with this Thai Green Curry. It’s ideal when you want something fragrant and full of flavour, yet are short on time. Prep batches in advance. You can store in individual portion sizes, then serve up all you need to family and friends when you’re ready.

Method

  1. Marinate the Quorn Pieces in the light soy sauce for up to 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a wok, add the green Thai curry paste and cook for 2 minutes stirring frequently.
  3. Add the shallots, chilli and garlic and stir fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the marinated Quorn Pieces and fry for 1 minute.
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Vegetarian Thai Green Curry, made with Quorn Pieces, coconut milk, lime, soy sauce, onion, served in a bowl.

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Cottage Pie with Quorn Mince

Try our delicious recipe for a healthier cottage pie. Made with Quorn Mince and green lentils then topped with cauliflower rice, this tasty dish is low in fat and saturated fat and high in protein.

Method

  1. Place the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, lentils, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, stock and mixed herbs in a large pan. Bring to the boil then cover and simmer for approximately 35-40 minutes until the lentils are cooked
  2. Meanwhile, blitz the cauliflower florets in a food processor until the...
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Vegetarian Sweet Potato Cottage Pie, made with Quorn Mince, apricots, chickpeas and served in a casserole dish.

Your Simple 5-Step Guide to Batch Cooking

  • A green pen on a notepad with a handwritten shopping list on a wooden surface.

    1. Perfect Planning

    ✅ Choose your meals for the week ahead (by yourself or with the family).

  • A variety of fresh vegetables and Quorn products, including pieces, sausages, and fillets, arranged on a light surface.

    2. No Fuss Shopping

    ✅ Pick up or order your ingredients (avoiding last minute, spontaneous buys).

  • A kitchen counter with a wooden organizer holding a tablet displaying a recipe, along with small kitchen tools, with a bowl of limes in the background.

    3. Cooking Time

    ✅ Set aside the time to make a week (or two’s) worth of tasty dishes.

  • A refrigerator shelf with several colorful food containers, brussels sprouts, mushrooms, kale, strawberries, and other fresh produce.

    4. Simple Storage

    ✅ Follow the instructions about the most suitable storage (fridge or freezer), allowing to cool first.

  • A person is using a wooden spatula to stir food in a black frying pan, with steam rising from the pan, next to a sunlit window.

    5. Reheat and enjoy

    ✅ Have delicious veggie and vegan meals ready when you are! Heat, eat, and relax.

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