21 Day Plant-Based Challenge, Week Three Recipes and Nutritional Info

|Updated Feb 5, 2020
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The whole point of begin plant-based is to be healthy! So in order to give you the full picture of what you're eating each day, we asked Jessica D'Argenio Waller, The Beet's nutritionist on our team, to make sure that all the days of healthy eating deliver enough macronutrients and stay within a healthy range.

Here is her analysis of the total macro-nutrition elements for each day of the program. You can add or customize (or reduce) your intake depending on your personal goals. Use this as a guideline when you plan your week's worth of healthy plant-based eating.

DAY ONE

Breakfast: Bruschetta Toast

Lunch: Crispy and Crunch Tofu Bites

Snack 1: Marinated Mushrooms

Dinner: BBQ Jackfruit Burger

Dessert: Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls 

Nutrition Notes:  Approx. 1845 calories, 56g protein, 223g carbs, 15g fiber, 86g fat

DAY TWO

Breakfast: Overnight Raspberry and Apple Porridge

Lunch: Homemade Vegetable Pizza

Snack 1: Almond Butter Tofu 

Dinner: Sweet Potato with Smokey BBQ Jackfruit

Dessert: Vegan Banana Split

Nutrition Notes:  Approx. 2175 calories, 70g protein, 283g carbs, 42g fiber, 90g fat

DAY THREE

Breakfast: Banana Protein Pancakes 

Lunch: Winter Vegetable Stew

Snack: Kale Chips with a Spicy Kick  

Dinner: Asian Noodles with Creamy Cashew Sauce 

Dessert: Chocolate Boost Granola

Nutrition Notes: Approx. 2178 calories, 79g protein, 315g carbs, 42g fiber, 81g fat

DAY FOUR

Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Spinach and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Lunch: Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts

Snack 1: Fresh Vegetables Wrapped in Cucumber

Dinner: Creamy Pasta and Broccoli Bake

Dessert:  Energy Brownie Bites

Nutrition Notes: Approx. 1995 calories, 79g protein, 207g carbs, 32g fiber, 108g fat

DAY FIVE

Breakfast: Avocado Toast

Lunch: Gluten-Free Chickpea Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Snack 1: Trail Mix

Dinner: Jerk Tofu with Rice and Beans

Dessert: Very Berry Oat Bars

Nutrition Notes:  Approx. 2053 calories, 55g, 222g carbs, 35g fiber, 113g fat

DAY SIX

Breakfast: French Toast Topped with Fresh Berries 

Lunch: Marcella-Inspired Pasta Bolognese 

Snack 1: Almond Butter and Bananas on Toast 

Dinner: Pinto Bean & Salsa Verde Tostadas

Dessert: Chocolate Hummus Spread and Green Apple Slices

Nutrition Notes: Approx. 1618 calories, 63g protein, 219 carbs, 40g fiber, 80g fat

DAY SEVEN

Breakfast: Peanut Butter Chocolate Morning Protein Shake 

Lunch: Crispy Buffalo Chickpea Salad 

Snack 1: Celery Sticks with Sunbutter and Raisins

Dinner: Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Dessert:  Caramel Chocolate Candy Bars

Nutrition Notes: Approx. 1751 calories, 57g protein, 242g carbs, 51g fiber, 66g fat

All nutrition data ℅ Cronometer.com.