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lunch meal prep

lunch meal prep: 5 Steps to a Flavorful Week Ahead


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

Description

A healthy and easy lunch meal prep recipe.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and chickpeas.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
  5. Top with feta cheese.
  6. Divide into meal prep containers and refrigerate.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Meal Prep
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: lunch meal prep