Eating a plant-based diet provides a multitude of benefits for both your health and the planet. It is also becoming increasingly common among younger generations. According to a recent study, Gen Z is leading the shift towards adopting a plant-based lifestyle with 79 percent of the population choosing to go meatless one day a week and 65 percent aiming for a more plant-forward diet.
Plus, good news if you’re looking to save more money: eating more vegan and vegetarian meals can reduce your food costs by up to one third.
Want to start eating more plant-based meals but don’t know where to start? Try incorporating one whole food, veggie-based meal a day. I like to prepare plant-based lunches ahead of time to have during the week. These tasty lunch recipes from alive are full of protein, fiber, and healthy fats—all helping you stay full and satiated throughout the day.
Sweet and Sour Brussels Sprout Tempeh Stir-Fry
This stir-fry is made with Brussels sprouts, carrots, and tempeh, served over rice, and garnished with peanuts. Giving each serving 23 grams of protein, tempeh, which is part of the traditional Indonesian diet and is an easily digestible protein source, is pan fried, and then mixed with the vegetables. Tempeh has a strong nutty flavor and absorbs this recipe’s Asian-inspired sauce.