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healthy meal prep

Healthy Meal Prep: 7 Steps to Nourish Your Week


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple guide to preparing healthy meals in advance.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of quinoa
  • 1 cup of chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup of diced carrots
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add black beans and cooked quinoa to the pan.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Divide into meal prep containers and let cool before storing.

Notes

  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat before serving.
  • Feel free to add your favorite spices.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Meal Prep
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: healthy meal prep