Meal Prep Authority
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Matrix ID: T3-288 Updated 24h ago

VEGETARIAN
CHEAP

Engineering vegetarian meals that meet the cheap requirement without nutritional gaps. Each recipe balances plant-based protein pairing without meat with cost-optimized sourcing under $3 per serving for practical, repeatable results.

Cost Ceiling <$3 / serving

The Top 10 Protocols

SORTED BY PROTEIN DENSITY

Vegetarian
Logistics

Optimizing the intersection of vegetarian and cheap for batch prep efficiency and nutritional consistency.

90m
Total Sunday
Prep Time

Storage Protocols

Container System

Use glass containers with airtight seals. Separate wet and dry components for maximum shelf life.

Shelf Life

Most preps last 4-5 days in the fridge. Freeze extras in single-serve portions for up to 90 days.

Optimization Tips

Batch Efficiency

Cook proteins and grains simultaneously. Use oven and stovetop in parallel to cut total prep time by 40%.

Macro Verification

Weigh portions with a kitchen scale during the first prep session. After that, you can eyeball consistently.

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