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When it comes to achieving your weight loss goals, there are many things to consider including diet and exercise. A typical diet plan may not suit your lifestyle and may also lead to cravings and a lack of nutrients. But by meal prepping on a regular basis you can quickly lose weight and keep it off. In this post I will go over some of the benefits of meal prep and the 5 recipes you need to start with.
Meal prep recipes are just that: foods you can make in large quantities and eat throughout the week. Many meal prep recipes are healthy and not difficult to prepare, making it easy to get enough vitamins and minerals each day. After all, if you want to take control of your weight, then this is the way to go. Here is why: I’m going to talk about Meal Prep For Weight Loss Recipes, make sure you read this article.
Meal Prep For Weight Loss Recipes
Meal prep can help you lose weight by setting you up for success. When you have a healthy plan in place you’re less likely to grab take-out and processed foods on the run. Here are EatingWell’s best meal-prep recipes for weight loss that are rich in veggies, fruits, whole grains, healthy protein and fat to help you reach your weight loss goals in a healthy way.
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Green Veggie Bowl with Chicken & Lemon-Tahini Dressing

For this healthy 30-minute dinner, treat your veggies like pasta and cook until al dente, or just done. If you have a little extra time, double or triple the lemon-tahini dressing and use it to quickly dress a salad or as a sauce for steak or shrimp.
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Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl with Cauliflower Rice

This easy-to-make and meal-prep burrito bowl is even better than takeout! You’ll never miss the carbs in this protein-packed, super-flavorful meal that replaces the cilantro-lime rice with cauliflower rice. We love this with chicken but it would be just as delicious with shrimp.
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Spicy Slaw Bowls with Shrimp & Edamame

The quick 10-minute Spicy Cabbage Slaw serves as the low-carb base in this veggie-packed lunch recipe. Topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help you power through the afternoon.
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Meal-Prep Roasted Vegetable Bowls with Pesto

Your co-workers will be jealous when you pull out this healthy lunch of roasted veggies and brown rice. Put together 4 lunches when you have time and you will have packable lunches (or ready-to-eat dinners) for several days–just grab a container on your way out the door in the morning.
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Creamy Blueberry-Pecan Overnight Oatmeal

In this no-cook overnight oatmeal recipe, just quickly reheat the oats in the morning and top with berries, maple syrup and pecans for an easy, on-the-go breakfast.
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Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats

Powdered peanut butter is a handy pantry staple that makes a great vegan protein booster for oatmeal and smoothies. Double or triple this recipe to meal-prep breakfasts for the week or to have breakfast ready for the entire family.
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Edamame & Veggie Rice Bowl

The ingredients in this vegan grain bowl recipe can be prepped ahead for an easy lunch to pack for work. The tangy citrus dressing is a refreshing flavor with the sweet caramel of the roasted sheet-pan veggies.
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Meal-Prep Falafel Bowls with Tahini Sauce

These quick Mediterranean-inspired couscous bowls come together in 20 minutes thanks to healthy convenience items like frozen falafel and steam-in-bag fresh green beans. Whisk together the simple tahini sauce while the other ingredients cook.
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Colorful Roasted Sheet-Pan Veggies

These easy roasted vegetables will give your plate a pop of color. Give the cubes of butternut squash a head start for 10 minutes to soften in the oven before adding in the other veggies. The broccoli, peppers and onion are naturally more tender than the butternut squash and cook more quickly. That way everything ends up finishing at the same time.
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Meal-Prep Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls

Prep all four servings of this easy recipe at once for ready-to-eat dinners or packable lunches for the rest of the week. If you don’t like a lot of heat, try using mild chili powder, and leave out the jalapeño from the rice.
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Meal-Prep Curried Chicken & Chili-Lime Chicken

Save time and maximize your efforts by mixing up two separate chicken marinades and cooking multiple recipes at once. This simple but flavorful meal-prep chicken dinner idea lets you cook ahead and not be bored with your choices by mid-week. Both recipes are roasted together on a baking sheet; a foil barrier keeps them separate. Make this base chicken recipe and use it to create the Meal-Prep Chili-Lime Chicken Bowls & Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls (see associated recipes) for lunch or dinner this week.
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Easy Brown Rice

Here’s the only recipe you need to make perfect brown rice every time! This healthy whole grain is great on its own as a side dish, or use it in your favorite recipes calling for cooked brown rice.
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Creamy Vegan Cashew Sauce

You’ll never guess this creamy sauce is completely vegan, and actually made from pureed cashews. To keep it gluten-free, use tamari.
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Make-Ahead Smoothie Freezer Packs

Smoothies are a great healthy breakfast for kids, but busy parents know there’s no time for all that chopping and measuring in the morning rush. Make these easy DIY smoothie packs ahead of time and stash them in your freezer until you’re ready to whir up a fruit-filled meal or snack kids will love. This makes enough for a workweek’s worth of smoothies!
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Soy-Lime Roasted Tofu

Here we marinate tofu cubes in soy sauce and lime juice with a touch of toasted sesame oil, then roast them–perfect tofu every time.
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Vegan Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Having a stash of flavorful bean burritos in your freezer means you’ll always have a satisfying plant-based meal ready for a grab-and-go breakfast on a busy morning or to take to the campsite for an easy campfire meal. Our vegan breakfast filling–made with tofu and prepared to mimic scrambled eggs–is tossed with beans, veggies and salsa for a delicious and ultra-satisfying meal.
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Sheet-Pan Roasted Root Vegetables

One pan is all you need for a heaping pile of nutritious, tender and colorful root vegetables. Whip up this large-batch recipe at the beginning of the week to use in easy, healthy dinners all week long.
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Blueberry Almond Chia Pudding

Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. It’s made just like overnight oats–combine chia and your milk of choice, let soak overnight, then top with juicy blueberries and crunchy almonds and dig in!
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Basic Quinoa

This foolproof recipe for perfectly cooked quinoa is fast and easy! Use cooked quinoa as a simple healthy side dish, in a salad or as a base for a delicious main dish.
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Chopped Cobb Salad

This single-serving recipe for Cobb salad swaps chicken in for bacon, which makes it a great source of protein for lunch. If you prefer another salad dressing, feel free to use that instead of our honey-mustard vinaigrette.
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Vegan Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Green Sauce

In a vegan riff on green goddess dressing, cashews provide a creamy base with tons of flavor from herbs and apple-cider vinegar. Drizzle it all over this bowl of quinoa and roasted vegetables to make a satisfying vegan dinner or easy packable lunch that is ready in just 30 minutes.
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Muffin-Tin Quiches with Smoked Cheddar & Potato

Potatoes, cheese and greens make this mini quiche recipe delicious and satisfying. Bake up a batch over the weekend and you’ll have breakfast available in a hurry for the rest of the week.
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Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding

Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. It’s made just like overnight oats: combine chia and your milk of choice, let soak overnight, then top with the classic flavor combo of apples and cinnamon, with pecans for added crunch.
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Meal-Prep Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs

Cook up six servings of chicken at once with this quick and easy meal-prep recipe: you’ll have recipe-ready cooked chicken in the fridge for throw-together lunches and dinners throughout the week. This simple sheet-pan chicken thigh recipe gets an easy burst of flavor from dried oregano and a clove of garlic.
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Quinoa & Chia Oatmeal Mix

Make your own hot cereal mix with this healthy recipe. Keep it on hand and just cook up the amount you need when you’re ready for a hot breakfast. One serving of the warm cereal contains 6 grams of fiber–almost a quarter of your daily quota-which helps stave off hunger throughout the morning.
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Chickpea & Quinoa Grain Bowl

It seems grain bowls have as many variations as there are stars in the sky, and there is no wrong way to build one! But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!
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Meal-Prep Chili-Lime Chicken Bowls

Skip takeout and whip up these equally delicious, and easy-to-make burrito bowls at home. They’re great for a fast and easy dinner or as meal-prep lunches to pack for work throughout the week.
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Roasted Root Veggies & Greens over Spiced Lentils

This earthy bowl of lentils bursting with Middle Eastern flavors is topped with leftover roasted root veggies from a large batch for an easy weeknight dinner. Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness.
Sheet-Pan Eggs with Spinach & Ham
Making a big batch of eggs has never been easier with this one-pan oven-baked eggs recipe. Whether you are making brunch for a crowd or just want to meal-prep healthy breakfasts for the week, you’ll have 12 servings ready in just 45 minutes.
25 HEALTHY MEAL PREP IDEAS TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE
These easy and healthy meal prep ideas are perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Plus, you can meal prep each recipe on this list in less than 30 minutes to help you start your week without stress.

Preparing quick and delicious meals 3 times a day might seem impossible with everything else you have going on in your life! But by using some simple tips and by planning ahead, you’ll be blown away by how easy cooking delicious food can be.
Make-ahead meals will save you money and time, plus you’ll be able to keep your diet under control and avoid eating unhealthy food.
And to help you get started, I put together an inspiring list of meal prep ideas that you can cook in less than 30 minutes on a lazy Sunday.
Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be amazed at how easy this is, and you’ll just ask yourself why you didn’t do this sooner!
How To Meal Prep: Tips To Get Started
1. MAKE A PLAN
Decide what you are going to cook ahead of time. Pick all the recipes you want to cook for the week, and put together a grocery shopping list. I would suggest you start with 2-3 recipes per week. It’s nice to have variety, but it takes a lot more time to cook different meals, especially if you are just starting out!
2. MULTI-TASK
Cook multiple things at once! You can actually bake chicken while roasting your veggies at the same time. This will really help you to get things done much faster.
3. USE MASON JARS
I love Mason Jars!
First of all, they look beautiful (I know, I do love pretty things!), but they are also very practical. They are cheap, microwave-safe (remove the lid!), and perfect for storing salads. Put the dressing on the bottom and the leaves at the top, so nothing gets soggy, and your salad will remain crispy for hours.

Recipe found on Little Spice Jar
4. DON’T MEAL PREP TOO MANY MEALS
Don’t meal prep more than 5 days worth of food. Most of the food you will prep won’t last more than 3 days in the fridge, so make sure you freeze the rest.
Remove the meal from the freezer the night before eating it and leave it to defrost in the refrigerator. This will avoid germs and bacteria getting in your food.
5. USE THE RIGHT CONTAINERS
My favorite containers for healthy meals are made of glass. I prefer them to plastic containers for several reasons:
- You can see what’s in them easily.
- They can be used in microwaves.
- They won’t alter the taste of food, even if it’s left in there for a few days.
- When warming up your food, glass containers won’t release any chemicals at the hot temperature as plastic containers can.
If you do pick plastic containers, make sure they are BPA-free.
6. KEEP YOUR GOAL IN MIND
I am a big fan of having goals. They really help you to achieve results. Whether you are trying to save money, simply eat healthy food or lose weight, keep in mind why you are meal prepping! You’ll be less keen to opt for a takeout meal!
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25 Healthy Meal Prep Recipes
Here you can find my favorite quick and easy meal prep recipes! All these meal prep recipes will be ready in 30 minutes or less and are perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
No matter what you love, there are some simple and yummy ideas for you: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and some for meat lovers!
BREAKFAST MEAL PREP IDEAS
My favorite easy weekly meal prep ideas for breakfast! They are perfect if you are on the run in the morning.
1. 6 HEALTHY OVERNIGHT OATS IDEAS
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

Found on Gathering Dreams
A healthy breakfast meal prep recipe that you can bring to work with you! This 5-minute overnight oats recipe is filled with healthy foods and protein: rolled oats, chia seeds, and some healthy toppings to help you kick-start your day.
There are 6 delicious overnight oats recipes to try: berry, peanut butter, double chocolate, apple pie, coffee & walnut, and virgin piña colada.
And the great thing about these overnight oats jars is that they last up to 5 days in the fridge. You can meal prep these a few days in advance and just take them out of the refrigerator in the morning. I usually prep them on Sunday evening, and they are ready for the week!
2. MAKE-AHEAD FRUIT AND YOGURT PARFAIT
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
VEGETARIAN
Found on Gathering Dreams
If you love fruit and granola, this is the perfect breakfast for you. These parfait ideas are super delicious, and they are much cheaper to make than buying them at Starbucks. Prepare these in the evening, and grab them on your way out of the door!
3. OVERNIGHT CHIA SEED PUDDING WITH ALMOND MILK
PREP TIME: less than 5 minutes
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE
Found on The Worktop
This is the perfect healthy vegan meal prep recipe for breakfast! It’s ready in pretty much a couple of minutes and only requires 2 ingredients. Just mix chia seeds and almond milk before going to bed, put them in the fridge, and you will have a tasty breakfast to enjoy in the morning! Add whatever fresh fruit you love, and you are ready to go!
I love this with fresh berries in the summer or warm apple compote in the winter! Delicious!
LUNCH MEAL PREP IDEAS (PERFECT FOR DINNER TOO!)
Some delicious meal prep lunch ideas. And not all healthy meal prep recipes need to be for boring sandwiches! I picked lots of tasty alternatives for you.
4. GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD
PREP TIME: 25 minutes
VEGETARIAN
Found on Chelsea’s Messy Apron
This colorful and healthy Greek couscous salad is so delicious your co-workers will envy you as soon as they see it! It’s the perfect healthy meal prep option for a work lunch. It’s also very cheap to make!
If you want to go for a meaty option, you can simply add some grilled chicken on top!
5. 5 AWESOME LUNCH BOX IDEAS PERFECT FOR WORK
PREP TIME: 5 to 25 minutes

Found on Gathering Dreams
If you are after some simple lunch ideas, you can try these lunch boxes. They only take between 5 to 25 minutes to prepare. They are healthy, perfect if you are in a hurry, and will satisfy everyone.
Delicious! They are my go-to lunch at the moment!
6. 10-MINUTE CHICKPEA CURRY
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, NUT-FREE
I have a bit of a problem with this chickpea curry. I cook it ALL THE TIME! And Dan is getting a bit tired of it, lol! But I love it: this is my go-to weeknight meal, for many reasons!
It’s rich, spicy, but not overpowering, filling, and ready in only 10 minutes. Plus, it’s the perfect meal prep recipe. You can cook a big batch, put it in the fridge or freezer, and be done for the week. And it’s really cheap to make: a portion comes out at less than $2.
7. SPICY CHICKEN MEAL PREP WITH RICE AND BEANS
PREP TIME: 20 minute
Found on Pinch Of Yum
This spicy chicken with rice and beans is very filling and packed with proteins. If you are a fan of using an instant pot, this is the perfect recipe for you. But don’t worry, you can meal prep this even without an Instant Pot. It will just take a bit longer, and you can use a crockpot or a simple pan.
And aren’t these meal prep containers super-cute? I hate microwaving in plastic, and these glass containers not only are very durable and reusable but will keep your food organized, too, with all those dividers. You can find them on Amazon by clicking here!
8. MEAL PREP CHICKEN FAJITAS
PREP TIME: 25 minutes
Found on Sweet Peas and Saffron
These meal prep chicken fajitas are made on one (or two) sheet pans, making for super easy prep and even easier cleanup! Serve them in tortilla bowls for a no-mess lunch.
9. ITALIAN COUSCOUS SALAD
PREP TIME: 25 minutes
Found on Chelsea’s Messy Apron
I never seem to have enough couscous salads! This is another variation with an Italian twist on it. This healthy meal prep recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner: it’s fresh and light tasting while still filling and satisfying. The dressing is packed with spice/dried herbs, and the vinegar and honey make it tangy and sweet at the same time.
10. THE ULTIMATE VEGGIE SANDWICH
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
VEGETARIAN
Found on I Am A Food Blog
This veggie sandwich is truly epic! Not only it’s beautiful to see, but it’s also delicious too! The main ingredients are romaine lettuce, carrots, cucumber, red cabbage, avocado, sprouts, red onion, and tomatoes. Yummy!
11. 15-MINUTE MEAL PREP: SESAME NOODLE BOWLS
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
Found on Pinch of Yum
These meal prep sesame noodle bowls are made with delicious noodles, an easy creamy sesame sauce, perfect browned chicken, and all the veg!
12. TACO BOWL
PREP TIME: 25 minutes
Found on Chelsea’s Messy Apron
An easy-to-make taco bowl recipe! This meal is filling, packed with good ingredients, and is a great make-ahead weekly meal prep option.
13. PANZANELLA IN A JAR
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
VEGAN
Found on Gathering Dreams
I love salads in a jar: they look so pretty in these Weck Mason Jars, and it’s an easy way to pack your lunch. You can make this salad ahead of time, and you’ll be ready for lunch on the go!
This filling version of Panzanella is light and quick to prep: the main ingredients are tomatoes, stale bread, olives, chickpeas, onions, and basil.
14. ROASTED CAULIFLOWER TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE ROMESCO
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
VEGAN
Found on Minimalist Baker
These smoky, roasted cauliflower tacos with a spicy chipotle romesco sauce are super delicious! A healthy plant-based meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes and easy to pack, and so satisfying!
15. LOADED CAPRESE GRILLED CHEESE
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
Found on Pinch Of Yum
I am not sure if you know this, but I LOVE pesto!
And this Caprese Grilled Cheese is loaded with basil pesto, a thick and chunky garlic butter tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella cheese, all on grilled sourdough bread. This is the perfect vegetarian lunch sandwich!
16. MEAL PREP VEGETARIAN QUINOA BURRITO BOWLS
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
VEGETARIAN
Found on Simply Quinoa
These easy vegetarian quinoa burrito bowls are the perfect recipe for meal prep for a healthy lunch or dinner. It makes 5 days’ worth of food in less than 20 minutes, is packed with nutrients, and tastes delicious!
17. SPICY CHICKPEA QUINOA BOWLS
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN
Found on Eat Yourself Skinny
These super flavorful meal prep bowls are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and perfect for your weekly meal prep! Easy to assemble and even easier to make!
18. SANTA FE LOW CARB CHICKEN MEAL PREP
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
Found on Sweet Peas And Saffron
This yummy lunch meal prep has cilantro lime cauliflower rice and bell peppers topped with taco-seasoned chicken breast and cheese! 8 g net carbs but still fills you up.
19. MEDITERRANEAN LUNCH BOWL
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN
Found on Gathering Dreams
This lunch bowl is easy to prepare, and it’s absolutely delicious. It’s the perfect meal prep idea for lunch when you are in a hurry but still want to eat a healthy meal.
20. PROTEIN POWER MASON JAR SALAD
PREP TIME: 29 minutes
VEGETARIAN
Found on Garden In The Kitchen
This Protein Power Salad Jar has the perfect combination of nourishing, filling, and hydrating ingredients for a tasty and balanced meal. Pack and store in your fridge until ready to eat. Delicious!
21. HONEY SRIRACHA GLAZED MEATBALLS
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
Found on Eat Yourself Skinny
This recipe is super easy. You can serve these delicious turkey meatballs with brown rice, quinoa, or even cauliflower rice. Carrots add a good crunch, and everything is topped with green onions and sesame seeds. This is a delicious and filling meal, easy to prep in advance, and warm up in the office or at home!
22. EASY VEGAN RED LENTIL DAL
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
VEGAN
Found on Simply Quinoa
This easy vegan red lentil dal is a flavorful, plant-powered meal that you can make in just one pot and under 20 minutes! Serve with quinoa or rice, perfect for meal prep!
23. COLD SESAME NOODLE MEAL PREP BOWLS
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
VEGAN
Found on Sweet Peas and Saffron
These cold sesame noodle meal prep bowls are the perfect vegan prep ahead lunch: spiralized vegetables tossed with chickpeas and whole wheat spaghetti in a spicy almond butter sauce.
24. CAULIFLOWER RICE BURRITO BOWL
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE
Found on Minimalist Baker
I love Mexican food! And this low-carb burrito bowl version is simply delicious. Ready in 30 minutes, this burrito bowl is made with seasoned cauliflower rice, black beans, grilled peppers and onions, and guacamole!
25. SHEET PAN GARLIC GINGER CHICKEN & BROCCOLI
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
Found on Pinch of Yum
Another take on chicken meal prep: a simple and low-maintenance recipe with huge flavors and no refined sugar in sight! The perfect meal prep idea if you love chicken!
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25 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas
The perfect healthy meal prep ideas to meal prep on Sunday in less than 30 minutes! From protein-packed to vegetarian-friendly, we have plenty of recipe inspiration to get you started! Avoid packaged food and frozen meals this week by preparing nutritious breakfast, lunches, and dinners ahead of time!
PREP TIME10 mins
TOTAL TIME10 mins
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: servings
Author: Sara @ Gathering Dreams
Ingredients
Mediterranean Lunch Box
- 2 cups wholewheat couscous – uncooked
- 1 medium cucumber – roughly chopped
- 2 bell peppers – 1 red, 1 yellow
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes – halved
- 1/2 cup fresh flat leave parsley
- 1 can chickpeas – 15 ounces
- 1 cup hummus
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon – juiced
- 1/4 cup white or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the couscous according to the package instructions, making sure to add a bit of salt to the water.
- While the couscous is cooking and resting, prepare the veggies: chop the cucumber, the peppers, the red onion, and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Finely chop the parsley.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing the olive oil, the juice of one lemon, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a jar. Make sure to taste the seasoning and adjust to your liking.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, add them to a bowl and mix with 1 tablespoon of dressing and the smoked paprika. If you prefer, you can also roast the chickpeas in the oven for 20 minutes at 350F.
- In another bowl, mix the bell peppers with the chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons of dressing, and the chopped parsley.
- Divide the couscous equally among the meal prep containers. Then add all the chopped veggies, olives, chickpea salad, and top everything with a good serving of hummus (if you are making the hummus on the go, you’ll need an extra 5 minutes – you can follow ).
- Divide the remaining dressing between the bowls, and mix well before eating.
Notes
Vegan meal prep options
Make sure you add protein to all your meals: I love lentils and chickpeas. Tofu and tempeh are great alternatives to legumes from time to time.
Vegetarian meal prep ideas
A great tip for vegetarian (and vegan) meal prep is to use veggies that you don’t have to cook. Tomatoes, salad, baby spinach, cucumbers are just some examples. And you can also cheat by buying pre-cut and washed veggies (although they are more expensive!).
Gluten-Free options
These days there are plenty of gluten-free options to choose from. Quinoa is one of my favorite gluten-free alternatives for a rich, filling meal. It’s full of fiber and protein. My Mexican quinoa is one of my favorites.
Chicken and fish meal prep recipes
I rarely eat meat and fish, but when I do, I want to make sure they are of good quality and raised in a healthy environment. I usually grill or bake fish or white meat for my meal prep recipes. Season it with spices, salt, pepper, and a dash of olive oil before cooking it, and you’ll have a healthy meal in no time.
Benefits Of Meal Prepping
FOOD READY TO EAT WHENEVER YOU’RE HUNGRY
Whether you love to cook fresh meals every day or you feel like you never have time, meal prep is a great way to have something to eat ready whenever you have no time. If you are late from work or are just rushing out of the house at the last minute, having a meal ready to grab can be a lifesaver!
EAT HEALTHY MEALS EVERY DAY
The hungrier you are, the more tempted you get to buy unhealthy food. You’ll know exactly what you are eating every day by cooking delicious food ahead of time. You can pick the right ingredients and make sure you add plenty of fruit and vegetables to your diet.
SAVE MONEY ON FOOD
By making a meal plan, you’ll be able to waste a lot less food. When you go food shopping, you’ll just buy exactly what you need and won’t be tempted to overspend. Plus, by bringing your own delicious lunch to work, you’ll save a great deal of money! With an average work lunch costing up to $10-a-day in a big city, you can end up spending over $2,500 a year on work lunches alone!
You don’t have to meal prep every day, but by bringing your lunch from home 3-4 times a week, you can easily save more than $1,000 a year!
Is Meal Prep For You?
Meal prepping can save your life, especially if you have a hectic schedule but still want to eat healthy food.
Just try it for a week, and you will see a significant change in your health and your wallet!