PLANTSTRONG Podcast Ep. 320: Easy Plant-Based Meal Prep with Rip and Carrie
Sep 25, 2025
Rip and Carrie tackle the myth that plant-based cooking is time-consuming. They share quick and fun strategies for easy meal prep, like the 'bowl build' approach and using frozen ingredients for convenience. Discover how to batch cook with tools like the Instant Pot, and see how familiar favorites like pizza can be made plant-strong. They emphasize starting simple, maximizing leftovers, and creating a kitchen environment that makes cooking effortless. Enjoy vibrant meals without long prep times!
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Initial Learning Curve Is Short
- Learning a new cooking style has a short initial curve but quickly becomes easy and efficient.
- Rip Esselstyn says plant-based cooking can be no more time-consuming than previous routines once you practice.
Use The Bowl-Build Method
- Do use the 'bowl build' method and avoid making large-from-scratch recipes when starting out.
- Keep meals drop-dead simple and assemble bowls from bases, toppings, and sauces.
Leverage Frozen Foods
- Try frozen fruits, vegetables, and grains to cut prep time without sacrificing nutrition.
- Carrie Barrett and Rip recommend using frozen corn, cauliflower, spinach and microwaveable whole grains as convenient bases.