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healthy food meal prep

Healthy Food Meal Prep: 5 Secrets for a Tasty Week


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

Description

A healthy food meal prep that saves time and promotes nutritious eating.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 can 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. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
  3. While quinoa cooks, chop the vegetables.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, vegetables, and chickpeas.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
  7. Divide into meal prep containers.

Notes

  • This meal can be stored in the fridge for up to five days.
  • Feel free to add your favorite protein.
  • Customize vegetables based on your preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Meal Prep
  • Method: Boiling and Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: healthy food meal prep