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Ep. 22 – How To Craft Incredible Vegetarian Recipes with Sarah Bond

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Welcome to the 22nd episode of Vegetarian Health and Longevity from Hurry The Food Up and Sports Nutritionist James LeBaigue.

Stuck for inspiration for vegetarian recipes? Not sure where to start?

Sarah Bond, from Live Eat Learn, is a food blogger who has made it her mission to create recipes that are healthy, easy and vegetarian—not to mention delicious.

We spoke about her creation process, how she approaches new recipes and refines them, as well as how she balances the difficulties of making recipes healthy but also decadent.

Check out Sarah’s vegetarian food blog and her new cookbook, ‘Eat!’ at LiveEatLearn.

Listen to it here on your favourite provider.

And finally, here is the easiest way to sign up to try our meal plans (free).

And a list of our vegetarian meal plans (all also free).

And finally finally: More vegetarian podcasts this way!

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Fork Fiesta

Morning Cheer - tasty veggie meal plan | Hurry The Food Up

Hey healthy veggie 👋

This week’s meal plan is here — and it’s bringing the flavour fireworks! 🎉

Fast, fun, and seriously tasty, these dishes are designed to make mealtime feel effortless (but unforgettable).

Ever tried making a Frittata without turning your kitchen into a war zone? We’ve got you covered.

Whether you like it golden and firm or soft and gooey, this recipe nails that perfect balance — and yep, it’s totally beginner-proof.

Craving a bit of Mexican magic? Our Sweet Potato Tacos are the answer. They’re fresh, healthy, and ready in just 25 minutes.

It’s taco night with a feel-good twist — and trust us, you’ll want seconds (and maybe thirds 🌮).

Oh, and did we mention the Veggie Moussaka? Layers of rich, comforting goodness that just might steal the spotlight this week. 😍

On to this week’s stats:

Got it! Here’s your updated table:

Meal Plan Option Approx. Calories Protein (g) Notes
Three Main Meals 1250 kcal 67 g Core meals only
+ Regular Snacks 1450 kcal 85 g Swap the Strawberry Popsicle for a protein shake to boost protein
+ Big Snack Included 1990 kcal 108 g Includes all snacks for maximum energy and protein

If you’re not sure how many calories you should be eating please have a quick read through this page on calories.

Don’t hesitate to give me a shout if you have any questions!

Dave 🙂

PS. don’t forget – further down on this page is a list of which recipes can be made ahead, which can be frozen and some vegan alternatives if you fancy them.

We’re always looking to improve! If there’s something specific you’d like included in our plans or if you have any requests, we’re here to listen and make it happen.

Any questions or feedback?

Please share your opinion with us in the Facebook group (PW: protein power) or via email.

We hope you enjoy the recipes and as always we love seeing images of your creations in the Facebook group or @hurrythefoodup on Instagram so tag us there too if you like!

Want to edit the plan? Hit in the meal planner below to save to My Collection.

Day 7 is all up to you. It’s a great day for leftovers, or if you want to go out to eat. Buddha Bowls or Burrito Bowls are a great way to use up leftovers. We still recommend keeping the calories to about 1300kcal if weight loss is a priority.

Recipe Tips:

  • Feel free to choose your own fave toppings for the Protein Powder Pancakes! Also, different flavour powders can offer really unique twists.
  • Vegetarian Mushroom Soup: leftover mushrooms can be sliced and fried in a pan with a little olive oil, salt and a dash of balsamic.
  • Bulgur Porridge: no mango around? Use any fruit you like.
  • Thai Quinoa Salad: choose your fruit. Papaya and mango both work equally well in this dish – we suggest choosing whichever you like more or can find easier/less costly. You can add more spicy sauce if that’s your thing or more peanuts if you like it nutty.
  • If you include snacks in the meal plan, make sure you select 5 servings of Strawberry Popsicle for less food waste. Feel free to sub honey for agave or maple syrup.

Meal Prep (Quick Tutorial): These recipes can be made ahead.

Generally, we advise to keep them in airtight containers and/or in the fridge. Some of them need to be reheated.

  • Fluffy Protein Powder Pancakes with Oats (batter can be made in advance)
  • Vegetarian Mushroom Soup
  • Sweet Potato Tacos (it can be reheated)
  • Bulgur Porridge
  • Easy Vegetable Frittata
  • Saucy Eggplant Tomato Pasta (it can be reheated)
  • Thai Quinoa Salad

Freezable:

  • Vegetarian Mushroom Soup (don’t add cream until reheating)
  • Sweet Potato Tacos (it can be reheated)
  • Easy Vegetable Frittata
  • Saucy Eggplant Tomato Pasta

Vegan Alternatives (More Here)

You can use the ‘recipe vault’ to instantly find great replacement or additional meals, too!

And don’t forget – if you have lots of leftover ingredients in the fridge we highly recommend turning them into Buddha Bowls or Burrito Bowls! There’s so much choice, and you can throw together virtually everything you have leftover with a tasty sauce!

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The recommendations on physical activity are general and non-specific. If you have any injuries or conditions which may restrict your ability to perform physical activity, please seek medical/professional advice before making changes.

We would like to take a moment to note that these meal plans have been designed to provide a framework for weight loss. They do not claim to provide medical advice or to be able to treat any medical condition. It makes no claims in respect to weight loss, either in terms of the amount or rate at which weight loss could be achieved. The calories, fibre, protein and other nutritional information is worked out as closely as possible and we have checked the information as accurately as possible. However we can’t be held responsible for mistaken listings: the nutritional information is given as a guide only. If you have any concerns regarding your health or whether it is suitable for you to try to lose weight then please contact your medical practitioner before making changes.

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