Meal Prep Basics
A practical guide for busy families to simplify weeknight dinners through effective meal prep, allowing for healthier eating and reduced stress.
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts For baked chicken recipe
- 1 cup Ground turkey For taco meat
- 2 cups Broccoli For roasted vegetables
- 2 cups Bell peppers For roasted vegetables
- 2 cups Zucchini For roasted vegetables
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For roasting vegetables
- 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning For ground turkey taco meat
- 1 package Pasta For simple pasta with marinara
- 1 jar Marinara sauce To be used with pasta
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pick three simple recipes that you already know how to make.
- Make a grocery list of every ingredient needed for the recipes.
- Shop for groceries on Saturday or early Sunday.
- Block out 2 hours on Sunday afternoon to assemble your meals.
- Start with anything that takes the longest (like baking chicken).
- While that cooks, chop vegetables, and cook grains or pasta.
- Assemble everything into meal containers.
- Label containers with names and dates and store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Meals in the fridge last 3-4 days. Meals in the freezer last 2-3 months. Make sure to label everything with the name and date. Reheat cooked meals properly.