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dinner meal prep for the week

Dinner Meal Prep for the Week: 5 Ways to Simplify Dinners


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Meal prep ideas for dinner to simplify your week.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 zucchini
  • 2 cups broccoli
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  3. Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Place chicken and vegetables on a baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Divide cooked quinoa and chicken-vegetable mix into meal prep containers.
  8. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • Use any seasonal vegetables you prefer.
  • Adjust seasoning based on your taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 container
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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