Legumes are wonderful to start incorporating into your diet, especially if you’re new to plant-based eating. This family of food includes beans, peanuts, peas, lentils, and soybeans. They are a great source or protein to add to your meals and provide a hefty serving of fiber, as well. They can be eaten as part of the entree or as a side in dishes like soup. This meal plan focuses on how to incorporate more legumes into your breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and even desserts!

Are you ready to have a week full of delicious vegan food that leaves you nourished and content? Let’s get started!

This week, we’re bringing you plant-based meals made with legumes for your breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! And, they are fully vegan and plant-based!

Source: Tomato Baked Chickpeas Over Avocado Toast

If you’re wondering how to eat beans for breakfast, or you’re new to to concept, we’ve got you covered. Start your week off with upgraded toast that includes tomatoes and chickpeas!  End the day with a sweet treat that will leave you satisfied.

Source: Grapefruit Grain Salad with Roasted Chickpeas

It’s the second day of the week, so start off strong with this chickpea flour quiche! Chickpea flour is made from ground chickpeas and is a perfect way to get in an extra serving of protein without realizing it. End the day with chickpea brownies, and if you’re new to adding beans to your brownies, we reccommend giving it a try! You won’t even taste them!

Source: Spicy Plantains With Rice and Peas

Happy Hump Day! If you’re looking for a change to your usual oatmeal, these pumpkin lentil cups are it! They are hearty and filled with protein and fiber to keep you on your toes. Enjoy an easy dish of plantains and rice for lunch and end the day with white bean and walnut cookies!

Source: Black-Eyed Peas and Kale Chili

It’s nearly the end of the week and if you’re craving an omelet, today is the day for you. Start your day with this white bean and oat omelet and fill it with all your favorite veggies! End the day with a warming chili that’s perfect to cozy up on the couch with as you watch your favorite show or read a book.

Source: Garlicky White Bean Avocado Toast with BBQ Drizzle

Happy Friday! We are back to bring you delicious beans on toast, but this time, it’s with avocado toast. Avocado and white beans go together so well, and this breakfast is no exception. Along with the BBQ drizzle for a bit of sweetness, this breakfast will keep you satisfied and you’ll want to eat it every morning! Start your weekend on the right foot with these blondies that are also made with white beans!

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental well-being, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, and prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based we highly recommend grabbing our favorite plant-based cookbooks and downloading the Food Monster App — with over 20,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals, and get healthy! While you are at it, we encourage you to learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some great resources to get you started:

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