10-Minute Vegan Kale & Tempeh Lunch Meal Prep
This 10-minute vegan meal prep features a sweet kale salad kit, protein-packed smoky tempeh bacon, and fiber-rich chickpeas. It's the fast meal prep, no-reheat lunch solution for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 sweet kale chopped salad kit includes poppy seed dressing
- 1 19 oz (540 mL) can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 2 packs (approx 170g each) smoky tempeh bacon I used Lightlife Foods Tempeh Bacon
Optional Add-ins
- some optional extra poppy seed dressing, lemon juice, or olive oil
Instructions
Assembly
- Open the sweet kale salad kit and add the greens to a large bowl.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then add them directly to the salad.
- Cook the tempeh for 2 minutes per side or according to package instructions
- Chop or crumble the tempeh bacon into bite-sized pieces and add it in.
- Toss everything lightly to distribute ingredients.
- Divide evenly between four containers.
- Add the poppy seed dressing just before serving (or store separately if prepping ahead).
Notes
Substitutions
- Salad Kit: Any chopped kale or cruciferous salad kit works well here.
- Protein: If your tempeh pack is smaller (under 170 g), use two for adequate protein.
- Beans: White beans or lentils can replace chickpeas if needed. Storage
- This holds well for up to 4 days refrigerated.
- Store dressing separately to keep greens crisp all week. Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
- Salad Kit: Any chopped kale or cruciferous salad kit works well here.
- Protein: If your tempeh pack is smaller (under 170 g), use two for adequate protein.
- Beans: White beans or lentils can replace chickpeas if needed. Storage
- This holds well for up to 4 days refrigerated.
- Store dressing separately to keep greens crisp all week. Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 380g | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 8500IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 4.5mg
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