The Ultimate Guide to Meal Prep: Recipes for a Week of Easy Eating

Meal prep is a great way to save time and money while still eating healthy, delicious meals throughout the week. By spending a few hours on the weekend preparing meals, you can have ready-to-eat dishes waiting for you in the fridge when you come home from a long day at work.

To help you get started with meal prep, we have put together The Ultimate Guide to Meal Prep: Recipes for a Week of Easy Eating. These recipes are simple, versatile, and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.

1. Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
Ingredients:
– 4 chicken breasts
– 2 bell peppers, sliced
– 1 red onion, sliced
– 2 zucchinis, sliced
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large bowl, toss the sliced veggies with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Arrange the veggies around the chicken on the baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

2. Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients:
– 1 cup quinoa
– 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
– 1 small eggplant, diced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss diced vegetables with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast vegetables in the oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
5. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, and chickpeas. Toss to combine.

3. Turkey and Veggie Stir Fry
Ingredients:
– 1 lb ground turkey
– 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas)
– 3 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
3. Add minced ginger and garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
4. Stir in mixed vegetables and cook until slightly tender.
5. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce and honey. Pour over the turkey and veggie mixture and stir to combine.

By preparing these recipes ahead of time, you can easily grab a healthy and satisfying meal whenever you need it. Feel free to mix and match ingredients to create your own meal prep menu that suits your tastes and dietary preferences. Happy meal prepping!