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Meal Prep

  • Bright, bold, and comforting—Shutterbean’s Chickpea Piccata is served over creamy mashed potatoes with a generous handful of peppery arugula. A fast, flavorful, plant-based dinner loaded with lemon, garlic, and capers. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal that feels like a restaurant dish.

    Chickpea Piccata
  • Fresh, zesty, and perfect for meal prep, these Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls from Jessica Merchant's Easy Everyday Cookbook are a weeknight game-changer! Packed with flavor, easy to assemble, and great for leftovers. Save this one!

    Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls
  • Make your own Homemade Chocolate Syrup in minutes! This easy, all-natural recipe is perfect for ice cream, milk, and coffee lovers alike. Save this for your next chocolate craving! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Homemade Chocolate Syrup
  • Looking for a delicious meatless meal? This Mushroom Enchilada Casserole is packed with savory mushrooms, cheesy goodness, and bold enchilada sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep! #VegetarianRecipe #EnchiladaCasserole #MushroomRecipes #EasyDinner #MeatlessMonday #Shutterbean

    Mushroom Enchilada Casserole
  • Thai Broccoli Salad is a great side dish or main event. Find this meal prep recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Thai Broccoli Salad
  • Simple Chicken Soup made with a rotisserie chicken. Find the recipe by Tracy Benjamin on Shutterbean.com

    Chicken Soup
  • Banana Oat Cookies are a healthy addition to your breakfast/snack rotation. They're also gluten free AND vegan. They're packed with nutrients and sweetened naturally with bananas and dates. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Banana Oat Cookies
  • Change up your pesto game and make Parsley Pesto! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Parsley Pesto
  • Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes are made with buckwheat and oats and studded with juicy blueberries. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes
  • With a few humble ingredients, you can make Caramelized Onion Frittata for a simple breakfast or lunch. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Caramelized Onion Frittata
  • Cabbage Sausage Hash with potatoes, Parmesan topped with a fried egg! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cabbage Sausage Hash
  • Curry Coconut Chicken Soup is packed with flavor! Tracy from Shutterbean shows you how to make this weeknight curry!

    Curry Coconut Chicken Soup
  • Carnival Coleslaw is sweet and tangy and flavored with celery seeds. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Carnival Coleslaw
  • Mushroom Pupusas are a great vegetarian/gluten free meal for you and your family. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Mushroom Pupusas
  • Sol Food Chicken /Pollo al Horno is an amazing baked chicken dish with oregano and garlic. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Sol Food Chicken
  • Peanut Butter Oat Muffins are made with oats and no flour! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Peanut Butter Oat Muffins
  • Spice up your weeknight with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs. They're great prepped ahead for soup, noodles & salads. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Chicken Cilantro Meatballs
  • A light yet hearty dinner- Cauliflower Chowder! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cauliflower Chowder
  • Pumpkin Seed Brittle to add to your cheese boards or homemade goodie bags! Find the recipe at Shutterbean.com

    Pumpkin Seed Brittle
  • Make Buddha Bowls with items from your meal prep arsenal! Find the recipe by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

    Buddha Bowls
  • Baked Tofu is a meal prep staple! Find the recipe for Baked Tofu by Tracy Benjamin of shutterbean- #shutterbeanmealprep

    Baked Tofu
  • Minestrone Soup will give you a big dose of vegetables! Pair it with some crusty bread and you're all set! Find the recipe by Tracy Benjamin on Shutterbean.com

    Minestrone Soup
  • Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette made creamy with soaked cashews. No oil and totally vegan. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Chorizo Potato Egg Bites are a great way to get protein in during the week. Add them to your meal prep! #shutterbeanmealprep

    Potato Chorizo Egg Bites
  • Fennel Celery Salad is a great salad for your meal prep. This crunchy salad holds up for days. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Fennel Celery Salad
  • Sausage White Bean Soup is a weeknight staple during the colder months. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Sausage White Bean Soup
  • Artichoke Egg Bites from Shutterbean.com

    Artichoke Egg Bites
  • Mushroom Rice Pilaf - Shutterbean.com

    Mushroom Rice Pilaf

  • Lasagna Cups
  • Broccoli Fritters with Chipotle Yogurt

    Broccoli Fritters with Chipotle Yogurt
  • Roasted Vegetable Baked Penne // shutterbean

    Roasted Vegetable Baked Penne
  • Meatless Meatloaf with Beyond Beef

    Meatless Meatloaf
  • Herbed Potato Salad

    Herbed Potato Salad

  • Red Curry Shrimp

  • Simple Pantry Staple Meals for When You’re Stuck at Home

  • Vegan Ranch Dip

  • Indian Curry Turkey Burgers

  • Spicy Pickled Carrots
  • Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

    Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken
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