Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.

Combine hummus and lemon juice in a small bowl.

Thin with water to desired dressing consistency.

ingredients for vegan grain bowls laid out on a wooden cutting board

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Divide the dressing among 4 small condiment containers with lids and refrigerate.

Divide baby kale among 4 single-serving containers with lids.

When ready to eat, top with 1/4 avocado and the hummus dressing.

bowl of hummus dressing with whisk and cut lemons on the side

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Not sure what tahini is?Tahini is a pastemade from grinding up sesame seeds.

Tahini contributes unsaturated fat, as well as some vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein.

After cooking the quinoa, be sure to cool it completely before adding to the containers.

overhead shot of vegan grain bowl filled with beets, edamame and avocado

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

We recommend using refrigerated cooked whole baby beets, which typically have no added salt or sugar.

If you prefer to usecanned beets, look for those packed in water.

you could alsocook beetsahead by roasting, microwaving, steaming or boiling.

Yes, you might!

To make ahead, refrigerate the grain bowls and dressing separately for up to four days.

Wait to add the avocado until you’re ready to eat to prevent it from browning.

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