Description
A budget-friendly meal prep option packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine lentils and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a separate pot, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mixed vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add black beans, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the vegetables. Stir well.
- Once lentils and quinoa are cooked, combine everything in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
- Divide the mixture into meal prep containers and let cool before sealing.
Notes
- This meal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
- You can add cooked chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 20g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cheap high protein meal prep