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healthy easy meal prep lunches

Healthy Easy Meal Prep Lunches: 7 Ways to Thrive


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

Description

Healthy easy meal prep lunches for busy individuals.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup 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 vegetable broth.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
  5. In a large bowl, mix quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and chickpeas.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour dressing over the salad and toss well.
  8. Divide into meal prep containers.

Notes

  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
  • Adjust seasoning as per your taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Boiling and mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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