Description
Simplify your week with these nutritious and versatile meal prep ideas incorporating proteins, vegetables, grains, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- Grilled chicken breast
- Baked salmon
- Turkey meatballs
- Tofu or tempeh
- Broccoli
- Bell peppers
- Spinach
- Sweet potatoes
- Quinoa
- Brown rice
- Whole grain pasta
- Avocado
- Olive oil
- Nuts and seeds
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Italian herbs
- Soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
Instructions
- Pick Your Proteins: Start by selecting your proteins. You can choose from grilled chicken, baked salmon, turkey meatballs, or tofu/tempeh. Cook each protein according to your preference.
- Select Your Vegetables: Choose a few colorful vegetables. Chop broccoli, bell peppers, spinach, and sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook Your Grains: Prepare your choice of grains. Rinse quinoa or brown rice, then cook according to package instructions.
- Combine Ingredients: Once cooked, portion everything into meal prep containers starting with a scoop of grains, followed by protein, then add your vegetables.
- Drizzle with Healthy Fats: Add half an avocado to each container or a sprinkle of nuts and seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs.
- Cooling and Storing: Allow your meal prep containers to cool if they are warm. Seal them tightly and store them in the fridge.
- Reheat and Enjoy: When you’re ready to eat, simply reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
Notes
Meal prep lasts 3 to 5 days in the fridge. You can freeze meals for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Various
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg