Think plant-based cooking takes too much time? Rip Esselstyn and producer Carrie Barrett are here to prove otherwise. In this energizing mini-episode, the duo dismantles one of the biggest myths around a whole food, plant-based lifestyle—that it’s complicated and time-consuming.With a mix of personal stories and practical strategies, Rip and Carrie show how to make plant-based meals fast, fun, and family-friendly. From the “bowl build” method to frozen food shortcuts, they reveal how simple tweaks can transform cooking into an easy, joyful part of your day.What You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Why plant-based cooking can actually be faster than traditional cooking once you get over the initial hump.</li><li>How frozen fruits, veggies, and grains can slash prep time without sacrificing taste or nutrition.</li><li>The “build a bowl” approach—customizable, colorful, and stress-free.</li><li>Simple ways to batch cook with tools like the Instant Pot for easy weekday meals.</li><li>How to reimagine familiar favorites like pizza and tacos into plant-strong staples.</li></ul> Discover how to spend less time in the kitchen—and more time enjoying vibrant, plant-strong meals.<a href="https://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/blog/easy-meal-prep" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Webpage</a><a href="https://youtu.be/IKROMIbXej0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch the Episode on YouTube</a>Upcoming Events:Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Black Mountain, NC - Nov 9-14, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/black-mountain-retreat Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyUse Code: KALE20 for $20 off Annual Subscription at https://home.mealplanner.plantstrong.com/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Leave Us a Voicemail QuestionLeave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/plantstrong Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip﻿ Esselstynhttps://plantstrongfoods.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star Rating<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plantstrong-podcast/id1458774193" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0f3s0T8T51BkypY1OMdrT7?si=2c16b40676f64e65&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

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