Ep. 141 | How I Save Money and Cut Plant-Based Meal Prep Time Using Beans

Feeling tight on time and looking for ways to make plant-based cooking faster? Maybe you’ve been in transition for a few weeks now and wonder whether there are ways to cut time in the kitchen and make things more sustainable. I get you. I have a busy life too and don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen either… 

Well let me tell you this: you don’t have to. NOT if you follow me and learn the tips and strategies I give. That’s because I’m sharing with you what will REALLY work in REAL LIFE from personal experience.


In this episode, I’ll share with you three easy strategies I use…in the specific area of prepping and cooking with beans, that helps me stay plant-based eating, even in the midst of the busyness. In fact, some of these strategies are used by some of my clients to help them sustain a plant-powered lifestyle, especially during super busy work weeks. So grab a cup of tea and let’s get to it!

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Episode Highlights & Key Timestamps:

• [1:58] PPLT Course Student Testimonial Spotlight
• [2:36] The PPLT Course New Year Sale ends on January 23! Get details here
• [3:20] Some of the challenges I faced early on in my transition 
• [3:57] What I have since learned that would have made my transition easier
• [4:41] Strategy #1: Buy dried versions of beans in bulk
• [5:22] Comparing costs and quantities made from canned versus dried versions
• [7:09] Strategy #2: Pre-soak your dried beans
• [9:08] Strategy #3: Batch cook more beans at one time
• [11:08] An action step you can take
• [11:44] Learn how to get 20% off the Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course

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