How to Keep Batch Cooking Exciting

Written By Nikki K.

When you have as many allergies as we do, you learn to plan ahead. Something I love to do is make big batches of something simple and with very minimal seasoning. Then, I can either eat it throughout the week and use it in different meals, or I can freeze it in individual portions.

This week I made a mixture of tofu, onions, peppers, and spinach. It was simple enough to sauté and I just seasoned it with a little olive oil, salt and pepper.

Easy, right? Sure is! Now let me explain why this is so amazing.

I don’t usually just eat this on it’s own, but on something. Let’s look at a few of the things this can be eaten with.

Base Options:

  • A gluten-free tortilla

  • Rice

  • Quinoa

  • Sorghum

  • Pasta

  • Gnocchi

  • Sweet potato

  • Baked potato

  • Mixed greens

That’s a huge list! Not only does it change up the flavors, but also the texture.

Now let’s talk flavoring! You can essentially sauce this dish up with anything, but let me give you some of my favorites as an example.

Toppings:

  • Maple mustard sauce

  • Tahini dressing

  • Teriyaki sauce

  • Buffalo sauce

  • Asian sauces like general Tso, garlic ginger soy, or a citrus soy sauce

  • Italian dressing

  • Marinara sauce

  • Salsa

Do you see what I mean? Often times people think of batch cooking and meal prep as boring, but there are so many ways to keep it interesting.

The first night I ate this, I used some leftover rice for the base, and made a quick maple Dijon sauce. The sauce was tangy, the tofu slightly crispy, and the onions sweet. I loved it!

I was excited to have the leftovers the next night. This time I changed things up. In place of rice, I used lentil pasta. The sauce got swapped as well. I mixed up some olive oil, lemon juice, basil, and oregano to make an easy dressing.

The result was a dish bursting with flavors. Lemon is one of my favorite ways to add brightness to my food and it totally worked with this.

And there you have it! My secret to keeping food prep and batch cooking interesting. Do you batch cook? Leave a comment with your favorite foods below!

Nikki K.
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