Our EveryPlate [weekly menu](https://www.everyplate.com.au/weekly-menu) is regularly updated with new and exciting recipes to ensure a variety of flavourful and nutritious meals for vegetarian customers and all the family. Here's everything you need to know about our vegetarian meal kits.
Let's unpack the delicious world of plant-based goodness and discover how vegetarian meals differ from vegan so you can know what to expect from your EveryPlate veggie meal plan.
Vegetarian meals are those designed without meat but which embrace other animal-derived products. Dairy, eggs, and honey are their sidekicks in creating mouthwatering meals. Think creamy pastas, cheesy pizzas, and fluffy omelettes – all the veggie joy without the meaty punch.
Vegan dishes not only omit meat but also wave farewell to dairy, eggs, and anything that has a smidge of animal origin. It involves colourful salads, hearty lentil stews, and desserts without a hint of animal products.
If you’re unsure about going full-time vegetarian, then why not try the flexitarian diet? [Flexitarian diets](https://www.everyplate.com.au/food-delivery/flexitarian-meals) allow you to chop and change what you eat, whether you want a meat-free week or decide to have some meat in your meal.
Meal prepping as a vegetarian makes eating veggie easier and less stressful! Start by planning a variety of dishes that are both nutritious and satisfying, such as salads, grain bowls, soups, stews, and stir-fries. Choose recipes that incorporate a mix of plant-based proteins like beans, lentils, tofu or tempeh to ensure you're getting all the essential nutrients across all of your meals.
Prep your ingredients in advance by washing and chopping vegetables, cooking grains and legumes, and marinating tofu or tempeh. Use versatile ingredients that can be easily repurposed throughout the week to create different meals, reducing food waste and saving time and money. Allocate a dedicated day for meal prepping, such as Sunday, and invest in Tupperware to store your meals for easy grab-and-go options. With a bit of planning and organisation, meal prepping as a vegetarian can help you save time, money, and effort while enjoying delicious and nutritious plant-based meals throughout the week.
Try EveryPlate’s meal plans if you want easy and fuss-free cooking that suits everyone!