Description
A budget-friendly meal prep option rich in protein.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast – 500g
- Quinoa – 200g
- Black beans – 1 can
- Bell peppers – 2, diced
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Garlic powder – 1 tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Broccoli – 300g
- Carrots – 2, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Season chicken breast with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots until tender.
- Drain black beans and rinse.
- Once chicken is cooked, slice it.
- In meal prep containers, layer quinoa, chicken, sautéed vegetables, and black beans.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust seasoning based on your preference.
- Reheat in the microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking and sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheap high protein meal prep