Prepare healthy meals for the week with this straightforward meal prep guide.
Author:anna
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:30 min
Total Time:50 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Lunch
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook quinoa: Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Roast vegetables: Toss broccoli, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) for 20 minutes.
Cook chicken: Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble meals: Divide cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, and chicken among meal prep containers.
Store: Allow meals to cool completely before sealing containers and refrigerating.
Notes
For variety, use different vegetables like sweet potatoes, zucchini, or Brussels sprouts.
Season chicken with your favorite herbs and spices.
Add a source of healthy fat like avocado or nuts to each meal.