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healthy meal prep ideas

Healthy Meal Prep Ideas: 5 Simple Steps to Transform Dinner


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Healthy meal prep ideas for nutritious eating.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
  5. In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa with bell peppers, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  8. Store in airtight containers for meal prep.

Notes

  • Customize vegetables according to your preference.
  • This meal can be served cold or warm.
  • Great for lunch or dinner.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Meal Prep
  • Method: Boiling and Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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