Phase 1 - Three-Day Simplified Meal Plan - Vegetarian - Designed to Serve 1 Person

Sep 28, 2026

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Three-day simplified vegetarian meal plan for one person, presented as an at-a-glance schedule with repeatable breakfast, snack, lunch, and dinner structure across Monday through Wednesday. The plan specifies concrete meal templates (e.g., chia seed pudding, shakshuka without eggs, hummus-and-plate lunch, Thai peanut tempeh lettuce wraps) plus targeted prep instructions to package snacks and assemble lunches ahead. Included ingredient prep items, sauce/dressing options, and a crustless spinach feta quiche mini-muffin recipe with baking directions and storage guidance.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Pages6

Reading Time15 min

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Monday (Day 1)

Breakfast

Snack

Lunch

Dinner

Tuesday (Day 2)

Breakfast

Snack

Lunch

Dinner

Wednesday (Day 3)

Breakfast

Snack

Lunch

Dinner

Sauces and Ingredients to Prep

More Resources Vegetarian Recipes Vegetarian Meal Planning Classes One-on-One Meal Planning Session Facebook Group Instagram (Chef Kenzie) Instagram (Chef Dawn) Simplified Vegetarian 3-Day At-A-Glance Menu Tip: Post this menu on your fridge to refer to throughout the three days. | MONDAY (DAY 1) | TUESDAY (DAY 2) | WEDNESDAY (DAY 3) | | --- | --- | --- | | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | | Crustless Spinach Feta Cheese mini quiche“muffins” with cottage cheese and nut butter. | Chia Seed Pudding | Shakshuka (omit eggs) with edamame and hemp seeds. Side of Greek yogurt and nut butter. | | Prep: Pack snacks for the day. | Prep: Pack snacks for the day. | Prep: Pack snacks for the day. | | SNACK | SNACK | SNACK | | Trail Mix or Spicy Pumpkin Seeds | Basic Hummus with vegetables. | A small apple with 1 ounce cheese or 2 tablespoons peanut butter. | | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | | Basic Hummus with tofu, feta cheese and hemp seeds. Served with vegetable cruditésand a side of berries. | Leftover Thai Peanut Tempeh in lettuce wraps with sprouts and lime wedges. | Leftover Spinach Feta Quiche “muffins” (chopped into bite-sized pieces) served on a bed of leafy greens, non-starchy vegetables, ¼ avocado, 2 tablespoons feta cheese, 2 teaspoons olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. | | SNACK | SNACK | SNACK | | A small apple with 1 ounce cheese or 2 tablespoons peanut butter. | Trail Mix or Spicy Pumpkin Seeds | Trail Mix or Spicy Pumpkin Seeds | | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | | Thai Peanut Tempeh. Spiced Chai with milk for dessert. | Shakshuka with cottage cheese, avocado, and cauliflower. | Basic Hummus and Deep-Fried Tofu lettuce wraps with feta cheese and vegetables. Side of a tangerine. | | Prep: Pack leftover Thai Peanut Tempeh in lettuce wraps with sprouts and lime wedges. | Prep: Pack leftover Spinach Feta Quiche “muffins”chopped into bite-sized pieces. Serve on a bed of leafy greens, non-starchy vegetables, ¼ avocado, 2 tablespoons feta cheese, 2 teaspoons olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. | Prep: Pack tomorrow’s lunch. | ©2020 David Ludwig, MD, PhD, and Dawn Ludwig. All rights reserved. Phase 1 : Three-Day Simplified Meal Plan-Vegetarian ( Designed to Serve 1 Person) Sauces to Prep or Buy 1) Thai Peanut Sauce (Always Hungry? pg. 262) 2) Basic Mayonnaise (Always Hungry? pg. 259) -for quicker prep, replace with store-bought mayonnaise (no sugar added) 5) OPTIONAL: Additional salad dressing(s) : CHOOSE 1 or 2 to make and use for salads and greens throughout the week: See Always Delicious pp. 283-307 Or Always Hungry? pp. 259-273 Snacks / Desserts / Roasted Nuts & Seeds 1) Spicy Pumpkin Seeds (Always Hungry? pg. 292) OR Trail Mix (Always Hungry? pg. 291) 2) Prep snacks of your choice to use throughout the week, or write down a list of snacks to keep around. Ingredients to Prep or Buy ( Proteins, Grains, Soups, etc. to use throughout the week) 1) Basic Hummus (Always Hungry? pg. 290) -for quicker prep, replace with store-bought hummus (no sugar added) Ingredients or Recipes to Prep ( For less prep later in the week) 1) Spinach Feta Quiche (Crustless Mini Muffin Variation) -Mix together 4 eggs, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, 4 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed) , 2 ounces feta cheese (crumbled) , and 1 cup beans (white beans work great here) . Distribute evenly among 4-6 oiled muffin cups. Bake at 425° F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until eggs are cooked through. Serve half of the egg muffins for breakfast, and store the remaining muffins for Day 3 Dinner. Optional: Double the Quiche Muffin recipe. Use the additional portions as snacks throughout the week or freeze for later meals. 2) Prepare ½ recipe of EITHER Crumbled Tempeh (Always Hungry? pg. 244 or Always Delicious pg. 192) OR Pan-Fried Tempeh Strips (Always Hungry? pg. 243 or Always Delicious pg. 193) to use for Day 1 Dinner and Day 2 Lunch Optional: Prepare a full recipe of tempeh and refrigerate or freeze half to use for

FAQs

What does the three-day vegetarian plan include each day?

Each day follows the same structure: breakfast, snack, lunch, and dinner. The menu assigns specific vegetarian items to each slot across Monday through Wednesday.

How should snacks be handled during the week?

The plan instructs you to pack snacks in advance for the day, and it also recommends preparing snack options (like trail mix or spicy pumpkin seeds) to keep available throughout the week.

What is the crustless spinach feta quiche mini-muffin recipe used for?

It serves as the breakfast portion for Day 1 and provides stored portions for Day 3 dinner. The recipe includes mixing eggs, spinach, feta, and beans, distributing into muffin cups, baking at 425°F for 15–20 minutes, and storing the remaining portions.

Sep 28, 2026

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