Description
A collection of healthy meal prep ideas for quick and nutritious meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and chickpeas.
- Add cooked quinoa to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Substitute any veggies you prefer.
- Add protein like grilled chicken or tofu for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy meal prep ideas, quick meals, nutritious meals, quinoa salad