Right now, if it's not fuss-free and uses minimal, easy-to-get-hold-of ingredients, it's not happening; breakfast, lunch and dinner needs to be simple. And that's why we're calling on Joe Wicks and his recipes loaded with veggies to see us through another week of lockdown.
Once an advocate of red meat, chicken and fish, these days the personal trainer and fitness coach - with over 7.7 million social media followers - is on a crusade to get the nation to eating more vegetables.
Wicks has reworked many of his traditional recipes into plant-based versions, which all feature in an entirely vegetarian cook book. Most meals are based on the same protein, carb and healthy fat formula that made his original Body Coach plan so famous, but this time, sans the meat or fish.
Veggie dishes have been requested by Lean in 15 fans for years, and the new recipes certainly look tasty; from breakfast muffins and oat cookies to start the day, halloumi salads and butternut squash-stuffed quesadillas to meal prep with for lunch, and veg-packed curries and cheese-topped pasta come dinner time, there's something for everyone, whether you're a steadfast vegetarian or Meat-Free Monday devotee.
Keep scrolling for 33 delicious vegetarian Joe Wicks recipes for every occasion; breakfast, lunch, dinner and all the snack times in-between.
1
Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Muffins
Breakfast muffins are a favourite on Wicks' page, and these broccoli bites aren't to be skipped over; they contain protein, thanks to the cheddar and eggs, and are super simple to make.
2
Chocolate and Banana Overnight Oats
Wicks is also a huge fan of any kind of overnight oats. These ones use chocolate and banana, for a sweeter start to the day.
3
Banana and Oat Breakfast Cookies
Bored of the more traditional Joe Wicks breakfast recipes? Mix things up a little with these banana and oat breakfast cookies—good for adults and fussy kids, alike. Cookies? For breakfast? Why not.
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4
Breakfast Tostadas
Again, not your traditional breakfast meal, but a seriously tasty option. You'll be satiated until lunchtime, thanks to the protein from the eggs, and should have a steady release of energy throughout the morning, thanks to the tostadas. Win, win.
5
Cheddar Cheese, Sundried Tomato and Avocado Breakfast Muffins
More breakfast muffins, this time packed with creamy avocado and flavourful sundried tomatoes.
6
Coconut and Berry Baked Porridge Oats
Wicks demonstrates that sweet breakfasts which actually keep you satiated and offer some nutritional value are surprisingly easy to make with his 101 oat-y creations. These baked oats are as simple as whacking oats, fruit, coconut, cinnamon and milk in an oven-proof dish and baking. Yum.
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Egg and Avocado Breakfast Bagel
Think your traditional avo and eggs, but better: because who doesn't love bagels? Joe's breakfast bagel creations were one of the stand-out dishes when Lean in 15 first launched. And it's not hard to see why: slow release carbs, protein and healthy fats are a yes from us.
8
Walnut and Caramalised Banana Oats
Anything with caramalised banana is always going to be delicious. The beauty of oats is that they're also delicious cold, or left soaked overnight in the fridge.
9
Bounty Pancakes
These six-ingredient protein pancakes are great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and, well, any meal in-between, really.
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10
Blueberry and Banana Oaty Breakfast Muffins
More muffins: this time, for the sweet-toothed among you. A bit like your traditional shop-bought muffin, but these homemade versions contain far less sugar, cost a fraction of the price and promise to be just as tasty.
11
Halloumi Quinoa Salad
Vegetarian meal prep needn't make you want to tear your hair out, as this simple halloumi and quinoa salad demonstrates. Using pre-cooked quinoa halves the prep time.
12
Cheesy Chickpea Taquitos
These delicious taquitos are not only full of veggies, legumes and spices, but topped with a sprinkling of cheese for flavour, too.
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13
Homemade Veggie Pizza
If you prefer to plan your lunches in advance, this pizza can be made the night before and takes less than 15 minutes, so you've really got no excuse to whip up your own from scratch.
14
BBQ Butternut Squash Quesadillas
Butternut squash and beans may not be the first filling you think of when making quesadillas, but trust us when we say that this vegetarian Joe Wicks recipe promises to make you forget it's even meat free. It's creamy, warming and cheesy. Ideal.
15
Curried Veg Pie
A pie that takes 15 minutes? That's correct. If you're cooking for your family and want to make a healthy dinner recipe that can be the centrepiece of the table, but are also short on time, this filo pastry-topped pie is the one. It's one of Joe's favourite recipes from his Veggie in 15 book, and full of flavour thanks to the peanut butter, spices and soy. Trust us on this one.
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16
Broccoli, Red Pepper and Pesto Pasta
This one's for the pasta lovers: a simple-as-anything broccoli, pepper and pesto mix, perfect for lunch or dinner.
17
Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese
Also part of the Lean in 15 pasta party is this mac and cheese. The best part? It's packed full of hidden vegetables to up your vitamin and nutrient intake without sacrificing any of the flavour.
18
Fully Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Baked potatoes are a simple, easy and nutritious lunch or dinner option, but this sweet potato recipe really takes things up a notch, filled with a creamy spinach, onion and Greek yoghurt stuffing.
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19
Veggie Satay Curry
Stray from your go-to chicken curry recipe with this veggie satay option; it's packed full of vegetables, legumes and healthy spices, and pleases all the peanut butter fans out there with a hearty dollop providing the base of flavour for the sauce.
20
Mexican Rice and Veggie Tortilla Bowl
Spicy Mexican rice, guacamole, tomato and sour cream stuffed in a pre-baled tortilla. Need we say more?
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