Description
Healthy meal prep ideas for a balanced diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 chicken breasts (or tofu for vegetarian option)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mixed vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Season chicken breasts (or tofu) with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook chicken in the same pan until fully cooked, about 7 minutes per side.
- Add soy sauce to the chicken and cook for an additional minute.
- Once quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork.
- Divide quinoa, vegetables, and chicken into meal prep containers.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in the microwave before serving.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: healthy meal prep ideas, meal prep, healthy recipes